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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 · Sep 3, 2022

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 · Sep 1, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 1, 2022

‘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 · Aug 28, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 28, 2022

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 · Aug 28, 2022

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.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2022

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.

Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 26, 2022