THIS WEEK'S MUST READS

British MPs barred from traveling to Hong Kong for special investigation

U.K. officials have been told by Chinese diplomats that they aren’t permitted to make their trip to Hong Kong that was scheduled for late December.

Bloomberg News

Britain Criticizes China for Blocking MPs’ Hong Kong Trip

By WSJ

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Results of Taiwanese elections showcase grassroots anti-China feeling

Supporters of newly-elected independent Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je celebrate after winning the elections in Taipei on November 29, 2014.
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China Being Reticent Ahead of Taiwan Local Elections

By WSJ

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Independent Is Elected Taipei Mayor as Taiwan’s Governing Party Falters

By Austin Ramzy, NYT Sinosphere blog

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Taiwan Election Results Likely to Complicate Relations With China

By WSJ

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Police/Protesters confontrations in Hong Kong Occupy Central movement


Hong Kong Police Confront Protesters Amid Government Silence

By WSJ

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For China and Japan, a New Effort to Improve Relations Produces a Chilly Scene

By Jane Perlez, NYT

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China Builds Financial Ties to Neighbors

By Keith Bradsher and Alexandra Stevenson

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China, US to Grant Each Other's Citizens Longer Visas

By Carol E. Lee, WSJ

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