Sunday's News Links

[Reuters] Taiwan's new president faces tough time with China pressure, no majority

[Reuters] Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's new president-elect, will face China's ire

[Reuters] China opposes Japan's congratulatory message to Taiwan president-elect

[Reuters] Fierce fighting in Gaza as war hits 100 days

[AP] A weekend of intense winter weather could see low-temperature records set in the US heartland

[AP] As shutdown looms, congressional leaders ready stopgap bill to extend government funding to March

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Debt-Driven M&A Is Set for a Comeback This Year: Credit Weekly

[Bloomberg] Taiwan Condemns China’s ‘Wild Fallacy’ Over Democratic Vote

[WSJ] After 100 Days, Israel-Hamas War Threatens to Spill Beyond Gaza, Disrupt Global Trade

[WSJ] Taiwan Voters Snub Beijing for a Third Time, Leaving China With Few Good Options

[WSJ] Got $60 Million? Goldman Sachs Wants to Lend You More

[FT] US delegation heads to Taiwan after voters defy China

[FT] Atlanta Fed boss warns US progress on inflation is likely to slow

[FT] Missiles from Iran and North Korea boost Russia’s onslaught on Ukraine