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this before they head to the august recess on friday. i'm john roberts in washington. this is "america reports," a slimmed down version of build back better estimated, listen to this, to raise taxes on millions of americans across every income bracket, including, yes, those making under $400,000 a year. this despite president biden repeatedly claiming that it would do no such thing. >> one thing we are trying to get done in congress, pass legislation that won't raise taxes a single penny for anybody making less than 400 grand. you make less than 400, you will not pay a penny in taxes...

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at the latest in cross-strait relations, with independence-leaning William Lai Ching-te set to take over as Taiwan president next month.

Weeks ahead of his inauguration, William Lai Ching-te says Beijing should ‘have confidence’ in talking to the island’s ‘elected legitimate’ government.

Kinmen Defence Command was scheduled to start exercises on Tuesday but postponed citing bad weather.

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou traveled to China for a "peaceful" visit to ease tensions between Taiwan and China. Despite improved relations during Ma's tenure, tensions have escalated under successor Tsai Ing-wen. Ma aims to promote peace, youth exchanges, and goodwill during his trip, which includes visits to tech companies and universities. The possibility of a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping remains uncertain.