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Taiwan defence ministry: Website hit by cyber attacks amid China tensions

Taiwan defence ministry said on Thursday its website suffered cyber attacks and went offline temporarily, adding it was working closely with other authorities to enhance cyber security as tensions with China rise.

Reuters · Aug 4, 2022

China at Asean meeting, condemns Pelosi visit to Taiwan

TAIPEI: China on Wednesday furiously condemned the highest-level US visit to Taiwan in 25 years as House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi hailed the self-ruled island as "one of the freest societies in the world" and pledged American solidarity.

Bangkok Post · Aug 4, 2022

Taiwan says it fired flares to drive away suspected drones near Kinmen

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Thursday that unidentified aircraft, probably drones, had flown on Wednesday night above the area of its Kinmen islands and that it had fired flares to drive them away.

Reuters · Aug 4, 2022

Pelosi's Taiwan trip leaves Asian countries nervously awaiting China's response

From the Philippines to Singapore, countries are worried the status quo could turn from tension to conflict. Southeast Asia especially feels the strain of living in the shadow of U.S.-China rivalry.

WEKU · Aug 3, 2022

China Retaliates Against Taiwan After Pelosi Visit: What It Means For Semiconductors, Other Key Sectors

China imposed a new set of commercial sanctions on Taiwan on Wednesday as an apparent retaliation after the visit of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Benzinga · Aug 3, 2022

Taiwanese people take Beijing's fury over Nancy Pelosi's visit in their stride

While the world holds its breath to see how China responds to Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, residents on the island are used to China's sabre-rattling and are largely relaxed.

ABC News · Aug 3, 2022

This genetically modified rice could transform the global food supply

Researchers from China have copied a key gene in a rice crop that can enable 40 percent higher yields. This could have major implications for the world's food supply.

Inverse · Aug 3, 2022

White House says US ‘does not want a crisis’ because of Pelosi’s Taiwan trip

Comes as the Speaker of the House visited Taipei.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

US-China ties on a precipice after Pelosi visit to Taiwan

U.S.-China relations are teetering on a precipice after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Reaping the demographic dividend

India needs to invest in quality school and higher education as well as healthcare

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2022