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China's Military Surrounds Taiwan As 'Punishment'

The two days of drills are part of an escalating campaign of intimidation by China that has seen it carry out a series of large-scale military exercises around Taiwan in recent years.

Latin Times · May 23, 2024

Activist loses appeal over Tiananmen massacre sign

A protest near a Chinese consulate has resulted in a court battle over freedom of expression versus a city council's advertising and foot traffic laws..

AAP · May 23, 2024

Taiwan says it has scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert over China drills

Taiwan says it has scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert over drills China has announced around the self-governing island democracy

The Independent UK · May 23, 2024

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China launches ‘punishment’ drills around Taiwan after inauguration of new president

Taiwan’s military says its forces are on alert as China carries out mock strikes with jets carrying live missiles

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2024

China Holds Military Drills Around Taiwan As 'Punishment'

China on Thursday launched two days of military drills to surround self-ruled Taiwan in what it said was "strong punishment" for the island's "separatist acts".

International Business Times · May 23, 2024

Man accused of training Chinese pilots airs ASIO claims

Daniel Duggan's wife has gathered 25,000 signatures calling on the attorney-general to stop his extradition after he was accused of aiding the Chinese military.

AAP · May 22, 2024

Russian space weapon ban shot down by UN Security Council

The United Nations Security Council has voted against a resolution introduced by Russia and China that would ban member states from placing weapons of any kind in outer space.

Space · May 22, 2024

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China warns of reprisals against Taiwan after president’s inauguration speech

Lai Ching-te’s inauguration speech has been panned by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, which labelled the new president a “dangerous separatist”.

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024

Zhang Zhan is released from prison after 4 years for 'provoking trouble' while reporting on COVID

Zhang Zhan has been released from prison after serving four years for charges related to reporting on the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan

The Independent UK · May 22, 2024

Chinese military's 'unsafe' action sparks talks call

Tensions could escalate in the Indo-Pacific unless there are more talks with China, the US military's head of air force operations in the region says.

AAP · May 22, 2024

Vietnam’s top security official To Lam confirmed as president

Vietnam’s National Assembly has confirmed the country’s top security official, To Lam, as its new president

The Independent UK · May 22, 2024

Report says China is accelerating the forced urbanization of rural Tibetans

An extensive report by Human Rights Watch says China is accelerating the forced urbanization of Tibetan villagers and herders, adding to state government and independent reports of efforts to assimilate them through control over their language and traditional Buddhist culture

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

China Warns Taiwan Of Reprisals Over Lai Inauguration Speech

China on Tuesday slammed the inauguration speech of new Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te as a "confession of Taiwan independence", and warned it would take "countermeasures".

International Business Times · May 21, 2024

Australia as Bangladesh vow to boost trade as foreign ministers meet in Dhaka

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says her country will continue to work to expand trade relations with Bangladesh

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024

Lai Ching-te’s first day as Taiwan president marked by protests

Thousands protest against bill which would give parliamentarians special powers to question anyone

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

Vatican makes fresh overture to China, reaffirms that Catholic Church is no threat to sovereignty

The Vatican has made another big overture to China

Al Jazeera · May 21, 2024

‘We love Taiwan’: Domestic workers hope for more from new President Lai

Thousands of Southeast Asians care for Taiwan’s elderly and would like to see more flexibility in their contracts.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2024

Philippines blames China for loss of giant clams in disputed shoal and urges environmental inquiry

The Philippines has blamed Chinese fishermen for a massive loss of giant clams in a disputed shoal controlled by China’s coast guard in the South China Sea and urged an international inquiry into the amount of environmental damage in the area

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The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024

Taiwan’s new president takes office and calls on China to cease hostile actions

Lai Ching-te uses inauguration speech to push for peace in the region and says future of Taiwan important to future of the world

France 24 · May 20, 2024

Taiwan's President Lai urges China to stop military intimidation in inauguration speech

Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory.

The Independent UK · May 20, 2024

China sanctions Boeing, two U.S. defense contractors for Taiwan arms sales

China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced sanctions against Boeing and two other defense companies for their arms sales to Taiwan

The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2024

‘China’s threats to annex Taiwan will not simply disappear,’ says Taiwan’s new president – as it happened

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Al Jazeera · May 19, 2024

‘Troublemaker’ William Lai Ching-te to take oath as Taiwan’s new president

Lai’s election victory gave the DPP an unprecedented third term, but his room for manoeuvre is likely to be limited.

International Business Times · May 19, 2024

Taiwan Swears In New President As China Pressure Grows

Lai Ching-te was sworn in on Monday as Taiwan's president in the face of growing Chinese military pressure and a hostile parliament. Lai succeeded Tsai Ing-wen in a ceremony closely watched by China, which claims the island as part of its territory, and the US, its key partner and weapons…

International Business Times · May 19, 2024

Hundreds Protest Taiwan's Ruling Party On Eve Of Inauguration

Hundreds in Taipei rallied to protest four more years under a Democratic Progressive Party administration on Sunday, the eve of Taiwan's inauguration of president-elect Lai Ching-te.

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