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Taiwan's president arrives in the U.S. amid warnings from China

Taiwan's president is in the United States as part of a multi-day itinerary that will take the leader of the Asian democratic island through Central and North America.

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Yang Bing-Yi, patriarch of Taiwan's soup dumpling empire, has died

The cofounder of Taiwan's famed Din Tai Fung restaurant chain died at 96, his company announced March 26. He helped turn delicate soup dumplings into a global phenomenon, even earning Michelin stars.

WEKU

No reason for China to overreact to transit by Taiwan's president, senior US officials say

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Taiwan President Tsai’s controversial trip to Central America

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is scheduled to depart on a 10-day tour of Central America with stopovers in the US.

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Honduras cuts ties with Taiwan, opens relations with China

Honduras switches diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to China, leaving Taipei recognised by just 13 sovereign states.

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U.S. warns China's promises often empty as Honduras wavers on Taiwan

China often makes promises in exchange for recognition that remain unfulfilled, the de facto U.S. embassy in Taipei said on Saturday as Honduras moves ahead with ending its long-standing ties with Taiwan in favour of China.

Reuters

Taiwan’s Housing Crisis (Part 1): Taiwan’s Housing Prices Are Among the Highest Globally but Wages Are One of the Lowest Among Advanced Countries

In countries with similar housing prices, the minimum wage is two to four times higher.

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China protests 'vile' Taiwan visit by German minister

Beijing expressed its anger at a visit by Germany's education minister to Taiwan on Tuesday, describing it as "vile", while a source at Berlin's foreign office responded by saying the trip did not deviate from Germany's "one China" policy.

Reuters

Taiwan president to visit US but no word on House Speaker meeting

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will make sensitive stopovers in the United States on her way to and from Central America that China's foreign ministry condemned on Tuesday, but Taipei would not confirm a meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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Taiwan's east coast hit by 5.3 magnitude earthquake

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast on Tuesday, the island's weather bureau said, causing buildings in the capital Taipei to shake briefly but with no immediate reports of damage.

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Don’t ‘quench your thirst with poison’, Taiwan tells Honduras after switch to China

Taiwan foreign ministry warns of China debt trap, as US says Beijing ‘makes many promises that are unfulfilled’

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Honduras switching ties to China from Taiwan

 Honduras will establish diplomatic relations with China, President Xiomara Castro said on Tuesday, a move that would result in the severing of longstanding official ties with Taiwan.

Bangkok Post

Why Chinese students are an increasingly rare sight in Taiwan

Caught in the middle of rising cross-strait tensions, there are few Chinese students left on the self-ruled island.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan says defence spending to prep for 'total blockade' by China

TAIPEI: Taiwan's defence spending this year will focus on preparing weapons and equipment for a "total blockade" by China, including parts for F-16 fighters and replenishing weapons, the military said in a report.

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Outgoing president of Micronesia accuses China of bribery, threats and interference

In his letter, Panuelo openly canvassed the country switching its diplomatic recognition from Beijing to Taipei

The Guardian - AU

How a rabbit god became an icon for Taiwan’s gay community

Temple in Taipei is believed to be the only Taoist site set up to revere rabbit god Tu’er Shen, a significant symbol for LGBTQI people in Taiwan and China

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A Japanese Resident’s Experience of Becoming a Naturalized Taiwanese Citizen

Kenzo Hirohashi, a writer who has been living in Taiwan for three decades, recently became a naturalized citizen. Why did he decide to become a Taiwanese citizen?

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China Says Should Advance ‘Peaceful Reunification’ with Taiwan

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday the government should promote the peaceful development of relations with Taiwan and advance the process of China's "peaceful reunification" but also take resolute steps to oppose Taiwan independence. China, which claims democratic Taiwan as its own territory, has increased its military activity near…

Bangkok Post

Taiwan wary of China charm offensive ahead of presidential vote

TAIPEI: Taiwan's government believes China is set to renew a charm offensive targeting "opinion leaders" to win hearts and minds as the island gears up for a presidential election in less than a year, a security agency said in an internal report.

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Taiwan Says 25 Chinese Planes, 3 Ships Sent toward Island

China sent 25 warplanes and three warships toward Taiwan on Wednesday morning, the island's Defense Ministry said, as tensions remain high between Beijing and Taipei’s main backer Washington. The ministry said 19 of those planes crossed into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone while the ships were continuing to operate in…

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Taiwan says 25 Chinese planes, 3 ships sent toward island

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says China sent 25 warplanes and three warships toward the island on Wednesday, as tensions remain high between Beijing and Taipei's main backer Washington

WEKU

Kentucky-Taiwan connection highlighted in the state Senate

The ties between the Commonwealth of Kentucky and an East Asian country have been put on full display at the Frankfort Capitol. It came Friday when Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Bi-khim Hsiao addressed the Kentucky Senate.

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How To Report on China From Outside the Country

As Chinese authorities are pushing out foreign journalists, many of them have relocated to Taiwan.

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan visit by Chinese delegation spurs internal political tensions

Visit to Taipei by Shanghai officials was arranged by mayor from opposition Kuomintang party, attracting accusations of secrecy

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