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Taiwan TV station apologises after mistakenly reporting Chinese attack

A Taiwan government-backed television station apologised and urged people not to panic on Wednesday after mistakenly reporting a Chinese attack in Taipei, amid rising military tensions with Beijing.

Reuters

Taiwan says China's threats will only increase support for island

China's military threats against Taiwan will only increase support for the island from the United States and other democracies, the foreign ministry said after China conducted drills nearby as U.S. lawmakers visited Taipei.

Reuters

China holds military exercises as US legislators visit Taiwan

Amid ongoing tensions with Washington, Beijing criticises US legislators’ visit to Taipei as ‘deliberately provocative’.

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‘It feels like the end of the world’: Taiwan civilians practise for war as Ukraine revives China fears

Community groups use US army training videos to rehearse for disaster, yet the government is reluctant to support a civilian defence force

The Guardian - AU

Strain of Shanghai’s COVID lockdown tests China’s zero tolerance resolve

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A month ago, China was contemplating how to transition from the “zero tolerance” COVID-19 policy that kept it largely infection-free during the pandemic. But a fast-spreading outbreak in the country’s financial center has shown just how distant that possibility rests.

Los Angeles Times

US Approves $95 Million Sale of Missile Defense Support to Taiwan

The US announced Tuesday it has approved the sale of up to $95 million worth of training and equipment to support Taiwan's Patriot missile defense system, something Taipei said would help protect the island from any invasion by China. "The proposed sale will help to sustain (Taiwan’s) missile density and…

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US approves $95m sale of missile defence support to Taiwan

WASHINGTON: The United States announced Tuesday it has approved the sale of up to US$95 million worth of training and equipment to support Taiwan's Patriot missile defence system, something Taipei said would help protect the island from any invasion by China.

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U.S. discusses 'opportunities' for Taiwan to participate at WHO meeting

U.S. and Taiwanese officials have held talks on expanding Taiwan's international participation including "opportunities" for the island to attend a major World Health Organization meeting next month.

Reuters

U.S. says China's pressure on Taiwan a threat to all democracies

China's diplomatic and military pressure on Taiwan represents a threat to all democracies and the United States is committed to helping the island defend itself, the top U.S. diplomat in Taipei said.

Reuters

Following her passion

Many people track their life experiences by writing in a diary. As an artist, Isariyabhorn Wanmarat captures moments of her life by snapping photos, taking notes and drawing images with coloured pencils. From her visual diary, Isariyabhorn developed and selected 21 paintings to showcase at her debut solo exhibition "BlueBlurryMonday",…

Bangkok Post

Hermès brings pop-up gym to Bangkok

With creative flair, the Parisian luxury brand Hermès is challenging the fashion world in the post-pandemic era by opening a new gym, HermèsFit, where everyone can join in a fit, healthy and lavish lifestyle and also experience the house's fantastic range of accessories as well as silk materials. A few…

Bangkok Post

Strong quakes shake Taiwan, no damage reported

Buildings shook in Taipei early on Wednesday morning as two earthquakes in quick succession, the strongest with a magnitude of 6.6, struck southeastern Taiwan, but there were no immediate reports of damage.

Reuters

Marshall Islands says 'strongly committed' to Taiwan ties

The president of the Marshall Islands pledged firm commitment to ties with Taiwan on Tuesday, offering his support at a time when Taiwan is facing increased diplomatic pressure from Beijing.

Reuters

On Taiwanese island, drills underscore strategic importance and vulnerability

Taiwan held live fire drills in its northernmost territory on Wednesday, putting the spotlight on a remote island that is strategically located at a chokepoint near China - and potentially vulnerable to attack.

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Los Angeles Times

Escalating war in Ukraine raises the stakes for China’s balancing act with Russia

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have forged a relationship they say has “no limits.” But the grinding war in Ukraine is increasing pressure on China to disavow Putin’s aggression or face international condemnation that could upend its own strategies in challenging the U.S.…

ABC News

Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparks questions about China and Taiwan — but Taiwanese people aren't fazed

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sparked commentary about the fate of Taiwan, and raised questions about the consequences for the island if China were to invade. But those living in Taipei urge people not to over-hype the comparisons.

Benzinga

Taiwan's Latest Power Outage Was Not Due To Hack, Government Investigation Inferred: Bloomberg

Bloomberg reports that government investigation ascribed Taiwan's recent power outage to defective design and inferior communication ending speculations of possible cyberattack. A maintenance team at Hsinta had removed insulating gas from a circuit breaker at the plant on March 2 and warned operators not to route electricity through the equipment. However, a…

Reuters

Taiwan says China is too busy with party congress to raise tensions now

China is too busy with ensuring stability for a key Communist Party congress at the end of the year where President Xi Jinping will likely get a third term in office to suddenly escalate tensions with Taiwan, Taipei's government said on Wednesday.

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Tribune News Service

Here’s what could happen if China invaded Taiwan

Xi Jinping’s Chinese Communist Party has threatened to invade Taiwan for more than seven decades. Now fears are growing among analysts, officials and investors that it might actually follow through over the next few years, potentially triggering a war with the U.S.

Tribune News Service

Pompeo says US should recognize Taiwan as Ukraine war flares

The U.S. should immediately move toward recognizing Taiwan as a country, former U.S. Secretary of State and potential presidential candidate Mike Pompeo said in Taipei, comments that garnered a testy response from Beijing.

Reuters

China pledges peaceful growth of Taiwan ties, but opposes foreign interference

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged on Saturday to advance peaceful growth in relations with Taiwan and "reunification", and said his government firmly opposes any separatist activities or foreign interference, drawing a firm rebuke from Taipei.

Reuters

U.S. should recognise Taiwan, former top diplomat Pompeo says

The United States should formally recognise Taiwan as a country, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday during a speech in Taipei, drawing a stern rebuke from China for his "babbling nonsense".

ABC News

Taiwan is watching Russia's war in Ukraine warily, with fears China's Xi Jinping could learn from Vladimir Putin's strategy

Russia's war in Ukraine has put the spotlight on the tense relationship between China and Taiwan, and while leaders and some experts are playing down the comparisons, the invasion is stoking an undercurrent of fear among the people of Taiwan.

The Guardian - AU

Government prepared for backlash before Tony Abbott’s Taiwan trip made public, FoI documents reveal

Emails obtained by Guardian Australia show officials planned to dismiss suggestion Abbott’s trip represented Taiwan policy change

Los Angeles Times

Watching Ukraine, Taiwan worries about its own fate

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Growing up in Taiwan, Huang Yu-lin has become accustomed to chatter about potential military conflict with mainland China. But it wasn't until Russia invaded Ukraine that she started to seriously consider what she would do in such a scenario.

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