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Taiwan president to pledge to bolster combat power as China tensions rise

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will pledge to bolster the island's combat power and determination to improve its defences in a major speech on Monday, at a time when tensions with China have risen dramatically.

Reuters

India, Taiwan should consider finalising FTA as soon as possible: Taiwan Government Representative

Taiwanese representative said Taiwan has been actively pursuing FTA with like-minded trading partners including India and reaffirmed Taipei's focus on supporting the rules-based international order

The Hindu

Taiwan’s citizen warriors prepare to confront looming threat from China

Businessman Robert Tsao bankrolls a people’s island militia – inspired by the example of Ukraine – to defend against invasion

The Guardian - UK

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Musk turns his diplomatic gaze to China-Taiwan from Ukraine

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, sees himself as a man “trying to do the right thing, which is not always clear.”

Tribune News Service

Chinese civil war refugee proclaims love for Taiwan flag amid rising tensions ahead of Taiwan National Day

Ahead of Taiwan's national day, Chang Lao-wang hangs 30,000 Taiwanese flags around his "National Flag House" in the northern city of Taoyuan.

ABC News

Musk offers proposal on China-Taiwan tensions, after Russia-Ukraine plan

Billionaire Elon Musk, days after floating a possible deal to end the war between Russia and Ukraine that drew condemnation in Ukraine, suggested that tensions between China and Taiwan could be resolved by handing over some control of Taiwan to Beijing.

Reuters

Taiwan economy minister to address 'concerns' during US visit

Taiwan Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua will visit the United States next week to respond to what her office called "concerns" about supply chains and geopolitical issues and will also visit U.S. tech firms that are major customers of Taiwanese semiconductor companies.

Reuters

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Okinawa’s Elections Expose Problems With Military Coexistence

Okinawa’s role in Japanese security was reinforced by China’s military drills in the Taiwan Strait following U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.

The News Lens

Chinese civil war refugee makes love for Taiwan flag a dining experience

Days away from Taiwan's National Day, a long line of people snakes out of Chang Lao-wang's restaurant, where the Chinese civil war refugee displays his ardent love for Taiwan's flag while serving up Yunnan rice noodles to the lunchtime crowd.

Reuters

Palau says committed to supporting Taiwan despite 'mounting aggressions'

The president of Palau said on Thursday that his small Pacific island nation is committed to supporting Taiwan despite "mounting aggressions", offering his strong backing at a time Beijing is ramping up pressure against Taipei in the region.

Reuters

Taiwan foresees more Chinese coercion, intimidation in Xi's next term

Taiwan expects China to increase its coercion and intimidation to achieve its goal of bringing the island under Beijing's control once President Xi Jinping assumes a third term in office, a senior Taiwanese minister said on Thursday.

Reuters

‘The State of Texas vs. Melissa’ To Show In Taiwan’s Murder By Numbers Film Festival

The domestic premiere of ‘The State of Texas vs. Melissa’ at the Taiwan Alliance to End the Death Penalty film festival is a highlight among several selections on state violence.

The News Lens

Taiwan says it will not rely on others for defense

Taiwan will not rely on others for its defense, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, while welcoming a U.S. commitment to the democratically governed island's security during what she called Chinese encroachment on its sovereignty.

Reuters

Which countries still have Covid travel restrictions?

While much of Europe and many popular tourist destinations have done away with Covid-19 documentation at the border, these 27 countries and territories still insist on it

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Taiwan vows to respond to China's military flight incursions

Taiwan's defense minister says the island will respond to incursions into its airspace by Chinese warplanes and drones, but gave no details

Reuters

Taiwan taking monthly energy, food inventories in case of China conflict

Taiwan has been taking monthly inventories of critical supplies like food and energy in case of a conflict with China, a government official said on Wednesday.

The News Lens

China Airlines and the News Lens Japan Collaborate on Instagram Project: Providing Taiwan’s Latest Travel Information for Post-Pandemic Tourism Industry

The News Lens Japan (Yokohama City, Kanagawa, President: Isao Matsumura, hereinafter referred to as TNLJ) and China Airlines (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, Branch President: Chang Horng-Jong) are gearing up for post-Covid tourism industry, regularly providing local travel information of Taiwan on China Airlines’ Instagram.

Reuters

China has 'destroyed' tacit agreement on Taiwan Strait - minister

China has destroyed a tacit agreement on military movements in the Taiwan Strait by crossing an unofficial "median line" running down the waterway, Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Wednesday.

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Taiwan says China seeking to 'normalise' military activities near island

China is seeking to "normalise" its military activities close to Taiwan, including crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait, which poses a challenge like none seen before, the Taiwanese defence ministry said on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan’s military recruitment pool shrinking due to low birthrate

Number of new conscripts at lowest level in a decade as country tries to build defences amid threat of Chinese invasion

Tribune News Service

Path uncertain for US-Taiwan free trade deal despite Hill support

TAIPEI, Taiwan — As Congress grapples with how best to support Taiwan in the years ahead against China’s growing bellicosity, the one action many experts and lawmakers believe could most reduce the risk of war is one of the more politically and diplomatically difficult ones for the Biden administration to…

The Independent UK

China trying to establish ‘new normal’ of heightened Taiwan military activity, says US defence chief

Lloyd Austin reiterated the US’s commitment to one-China policy

Roll Call

Path uncertain for US-Taiwan free trade deal despite Hill support - Roll Call

The U.S. Trade Representative is taking the lead in trade talks with Taiwan, with the first round expected to take place this fall.

Reuters

Taiwan launches English language TV channel to give it more international punch

Taiwan launched its first English-language news, lifestyle and entertainment television channel on Monday to give it a bigger voice internationally at a time China when is squeezing the island's footprint and seeking to assert sovereignty.

The Independent UK

US, Philippine forces hold combat drills to brace for crisis

More than 2,500 U.S. and Philippine marines are participating in combat exercises to be able to respond to any sudden crisis in the region

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