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Taiwan Says Chinese Military Drone Entered Air Defense Zone

Taiwan said a Chinese military reconnaissance drone entered its air defense zone on Monday, the latest incursion as relations between the two neighbors remain tense. The drone, identified by Taipei's defense ministry as a BZK-007 vehicle, crossed into the southwest corner of the island's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) along…

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Tuvalu promises to ‘stand firm’ with Taiwan amid Pacific rivalry

The tiny nation is one of four in the Pacific that still maintains formal ties with Taiwan.

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Special presidential envoy asks pope to 'pray for Taiwan'

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's special envoy met Pope Francis on Sunday and asked him to "pray for Taiwan", on a trip the Taipei government has cast as a demonstration of their close relations even as the Holy See courts China.

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Indian challenge ends as Prannoy loses in quarters of Japan Open

HS Prannoy lost a closely-fought contest against Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei 17-21, 21-15, 20-22 in the quarterfinals of the Japan Open Super-750 tournament on Friday. Despite saving three match points towards the end, Prannoy failed to down Chou in the one hour 20 minute pulsating contest.

The Times of India

Taiwan businessman offers funds to train civilian marksmen

One of Taiwan's richest men, Robert Tsao, said on Thursday he would provide T$1 billion ($33 million) to two civilian defence training programmes, in a private effort to strengthen the island's defences amid heightened tension with China.

Reuters

Taiwan Sees Record 446 Air Incursions by China in August

Taiwan saw a record number of Chinese military air incursions in August, with more than 440 warplanes entering its air defense zone as Beijing raged against visits to the democratic island by United States lawmakers. Taiwan's 23 million people live under the constant threat of invasion by China, which sees…

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Arizona Gov. Ducey hails Taiwan semiconductor investment

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is hailing economic and educational cooperation with Taiwan, marked by a $12 billion investment in his state by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. Ducey spoke Thursday at a meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, the latest of a series of visits by U.S. political leaders that have…

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Taiwan stocks up on US weapons helping Ukraine thwart Russia

TAIPEI: Taiwan is stockpiling US-made weaponry that Ukraine has used to hold off Russia’s military, a sign Taipei is applying lessons from the conflict to deter China from following through on threats to take the island by force if necessary.

The Times of India

Taiwan Vows to ‘Counter-Attack’ if China’s Forces Enter its Territory

Taiwan said on Wednesday it would exercise its right to self-defense and "counter-attack" if Chinese armed forces entered its territory, as Beijing increased military activities near the democratic island. Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its own against strong objections by the government in Taipei, has held military exercises around the…

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China dismisses Taiwan complaints on drone harassment

China on Monday dismissed complaints from Taiwan about repeated harassment by Chinese drones very close to Taiwanese-controlled islands as not anything "to make a fuss about", prompting Taipei to label Beijing as nothing more than thieves.

Reuters

‘We are Chinese’: meet the Taiwanese who want to embrace Beijing rule

Surveys reveal that up to 12% of the country supports unification with China, including five of its citizens in a Taipei restaurant

The Guardian - UK

Two US Navy Warships Transit through Taiwan Strait in First since Pelosi Visit

Two United States warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the American navy said, the first such transit since China staged unprecedented military drills around the island. In a statement, the US Navy said the transit "demonstrates the United States' commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific." Tensions in…

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Taiwan opposition defends 'brave' China outreach after controversial visit

The head of Taiwan's main opposition party the Kuomintang (KMT) defended its "brave" outreach to Beijing on Sunday after a senior official visited China on a trip condemned by Taipei's government and which upset even some party members.

Reuters

US warships transit Taiwan Strait in a first since Pelosi’s visit

US warships sail through Taiwan Strait for first time since China launched drills in response to Pelosi’s Taipei visit.

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The Pelosi effect: foreign delegations queue up to visit Taiwan in defiance of China

Since the US speaker’s visit, groups from the US, Japan and Lithuania have arrived in Taipei, vowing they won’t be bullied by Beijing – and more are coming

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Why is Taiwan now so important to US politicians?

US House Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan visit led to a crisis between the US and China; now more US officials are visiting.

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Taiwan: China, Russia Disrupting, Threatening World Order

Taiwan’s leader on Friday said China and Russia are “disrupting and threatening the world order” through Beijing’s recent large-scale military exercises near the island and Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. President Tsai Ing-wen was speaking during a meeting in Taipei with US Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who is on the second visit…

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GOP Sen. Marsha Blackburn refers to Taiwan as a "country" during meeting with President Tsai

Blackburn said in a statement before her passing remarks on Taiwan, "I will not be bullied by Communist China."

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International: Marsha Blackburn becomes latest US lawmaker to visit Taiwan, defies Beijing

"Regular high-level visits to Taipei are long-standing US policy," Blackburn said, adding that she will not be bullied by China into turning her back on the island. Full story on Dynamite News:

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US Senator Arrives in Taiwan, Defying Angry Beijing

A US senator who sits on the Senate's Commerce and Armed Services Committees arrived in Taiwan on Thursday, the third such visit this month and defying pressure from Beijing for such trips not to take place. China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory against the strong objections of the…

Reuters

U.S. Senator Blackburn arrives in Taiwan - live TV footage

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn arrived in Taiwan's capital Taipei on Thursday on board a U.S. military aircraft, live television footage from the downtown Songshan airport showed.

Reuters

Indiana governor latest U.S. official to visit Taiwan amid China tensions

The governor of Indiana arrived in Taipei on Sunday, becoming the latest U.S. official to visit Taiwan and defying pressure from China for such trips not to happen.

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Taiwan: 5 Chinese Aircraft Crossed Taiwan Strait Median Line

Taiwan's defense ministry said 12 Chinese aircraft and five Chinese ships were detected operating around Taiwan on Sunday, including five aircraft that crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, as Beijing continued military activities near the island. China has been carrying out drills near Taiwan, which it claims as Chinese territory…

Bangkok Post

Why Taiwan matters to the democratic world

US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's headline-generating visit to Taipei has reminded the world how much Taiwan matters to China. But Taiwan also should matter to the democratic world.

Reuters

Taiwan envoy calls on Germany to up visits, military cooperation

Taiwan's de facto ambassador to Berlin praised what he said was the start of a shift by Germany towards a more assertive stance on China, and urged the government to further enhance relations with Taipei.

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