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China’s crackdown on ‘wealth-flaunting’ social media puts pressure on influencers − both on the mainland and in Taiwan − to echo the party line

Chinese regulators are in the process of wrapping up a two-month “spring clean” of the country’s social media.

The Conversation

Taiwan President Seeks To Overturn Controversial Reform

Proponents of the expansion say it is needed to curb corruption, but critics fear the laws could weaken self-ruled Taiwan's democracy against the influence of China -- which claims the island as part of its territory.

International Business Times

Biden Approves $360 Million Arms Sale To Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions With China

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reportedly expressed appreciation during a press conference in Taipei, emphasizing the crucial role of such arms sales in upholding peace across the Taiwan Strait.

International Business Times

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US risks angering China as it approves $360m weapons sale to Taiwan

Washington will supply hundreds of armed drones and missile equipment

The Independent UK

Taiwan President Says Island 'Will Not Bow' To China's Pressure

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that China was attempting to force the self-ruled island into submission but that it would not bow to pressure.

International Business Times

China’s war games near Taiwan threaten international peace and security

Taiwan recently saw yet another peaceful transition of power with the inauguration of President Lai Ching-Te, who was elected to office in January.

The Conversation

Taiwan Says US Arms Sale Shows 'Commitment To Defence' Against China

Taiwan thanked the United States on Thursday for approving the sale of equipment and parts for F-16 fighter jets, saying it would help the island defend itself against China.

International Business Times

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Taiwan President Vows To Remember Tiananmen Crackdown

Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday that the memory of Beijing's deadly crackdown at Tiananmen Square "will not disappear in the torrent of history", in a post marking the event's 35th anniversary.

International Business Times

China’s defence chief repeats threat of force against Taiwanese independence

Dong Jun rails at length about democratic island’s ‘separatists’ during Shangri-La Dialogue defence conference in Singapore

The Guardian - UK

US-China To Resume Military-to-military Dialogue In 'Coming Months': Austin

The United States and China will resume military-to-military communications "in the coming months", U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Friday, as Beijing hailed the "stabilizing" security relations between the countries.

International Business Times

More U.S. lawmakers meeting with Taiwan's president as China tensions mount

The visits of 2 U.S. delegations this week have raised Beijing's ire.

Axios

Taiwan passes controversial reform bill after violence and protests

Reforms will expand parliamentarians’ powers to question officials and citizens

The Guardian - UK

Lai Calls On Troops To Make Taiwan 'Safer' After China Drills

Three days after Lai was sworn into office, warships and fighter jets encircled Taiwan in drills China said were a test of its ability to seize the island it claims as part of its territory.

International Business Times

US Lawmakers Affirm Support For Taiwan Against China's 'Aggression'

A senior US lawmaker affirmed on Monday Washington's support for Taiwan against Chinese "aggression", on the first congressional visit to the self-ruled island since it swore in a new president.

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U.S. Lawmakers Visit Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions With China

U.S. lawmakers' visit to Taiwan amid tensions with China over Taiwan's new president underscores strategic significance and support for the island.

International Business Times

Taiwan's President Says Wants To Work With China After Drills

Taiwan's new president said Sunday he was still ready to work with China, despite this week's military drills around the self-ruled island.

International Business Times

Taiwan's President Says Wants To Work With China

Taiwan's new president said Sunday he was still ready to work with China, despite this week's military drills around the self-ruled island.

France 24

China ends two days of military drills around Taiwan

China has ended two days of military drills around Taiwan that saw jets loaded with live munitions and warships practise seizing and isolating the self-ruled island.

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China Ends Military Drills Around Taiwan

China has ended two days of military drills around Taiwan that saw jets loaded with live munitions and warships practise seizing and isolating the self-ruled island.

International Business Times

Tens Of Thousands Protest Taiwan Parliament Bills To 'Defend Democracy'

Tens of thousands of Taiwanese protesters rallied day and night outside parliament on Friday, as lawmakers inside traded insults, blows and theatrics over a series of bills to expand the legislature's power.

International Business Times

Taiwan's Kinmen Island Lives Life 'As Usual' Despite Chinese Drills

After a night at sea, fishers unloaded their haul on a port in Kinmen on Friday, saying there was "no real impact" from war games that Chinese forces were running around self-ruled Taiwan.

International Business Times

At China's Window To Taiwan, Unification Is Only A Matter Of Time

Chinese tourists clamber over rocks to gaze at the misty horizon that holds Taiwan, the island that Beijing insists will not be self-ruled for very much longer.

The Independent UK

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Taiwan tracks dozens of Chinese warplanes and navy vessels off its coast on 2nd day of drills

Taiwan is tracking dozens of Chinese warplanes and navy vessels off its coast on the second day of a large exercise the People’s Liberation Army held in response to the island's new leadership

Al Jazeera

Why are thousands of people protesting in Taiwan?

Opposition efforts to push through a controversial bill have raised concerns about the island’s democracy.

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