The United States opens its second Summit for Democracy on Tuesday where it will be seeking a united front against authoritarianism in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war and China launching the diplomatic offensive.

US looks for united front in second Summit for Democracy

While US House speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan during her Asia-Pacific visit remains uncertain, Chinese President Xi Jinping has upped the ante. Addressing the United Work Front Department on Saturday, Xi urged the Communist Party and its members to encourage and cultivate 'patriotic forces' as well as supporters in Taiwan, Hong Kong and other overseas states where China wants to assert its dominance.

Xi urges his United Front army to step up operations in Taiwan, Hong Kong, other countries

United Front Department, a secretive arm of the C.C.P has time & again been called Xi Jinping's 'magic weapon'. At home, this body helps Beijing keep track of dissidents & minorities. Across the world, it is influencing minds through Confucius institutes.

Gravitas: United Front | Xi Jinping's 'magic weapon'

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