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Local Groups Are Surveying Cemeteries in New Taipei, Marking a Possible Change in Public Opinions Towards Graveyard Heritage

Activists are making a case to the city city government why these cemeteries are valuable heritage resources through their survey.

The News Lens · Jun 10, 2022

Taiwan tells US: Don't forget free trade deal

TAIPEI: Taiwan's top trade negotiator appealed to the United States on Tuesday not to forget that the island wants a free trade deal but understands this will not happen immediately and is willing to make other agreements first as "building blocks".

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2022

The small African state of Somaliland legally doesn't exist. But Taiwan has spied an opportunity to make its mark

After months of diplomatic setbacks, Taiwan's president urged her foreign minister to find a creative solution to the problem. He found a surprising answer in a small, unrecognised African nation.

ABC News · Jun 5, 2022

Beijing sends 30 warplanes near Taiwan as U.S. delegation visits Taipei

The visit follows President Biden's remarks that U.S. troops would defend Taiwan if Chinese forces attacked.

Axios · May 31, 2022

China Makes Second Largest Taiwan Defense Zone Incursion this Year

China has made the second largest incursion into Taiwan's air defense zone this year with Taipei reporting 30 jets entering the area, including more than 20 fighters.

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 31, 2022

Taiwan air force suspends training after second fatal accident in 2022

TAIPEI: Taiwan's air force suspended flight training of new pilots on Tuesday after a jet trainer crashed killing its pilot, the defence ministry said, the second fatal accident the air force has experienced in 2022.

Bangkok Post · May 31, 2022

Tsai says U.S. National Guard planning 'cooperation' with Taiwan military

The United States is planning on "cooperation" between its National Guard and Taiwan's military, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday, deepening security ties in the face of what Taipei's government complains is a rising threat from China.

Reuters · May 31, 2022

Taiwan goes from 15,000 cases for all 2021 to 80,000 a day

TAIPEI: Billed a Covid-19 success story as its economy boomed through the pandemic, Taiwan is now battling a record wave of infections as it eases restrictions that had kept outbreaks at bay to start life with the virus.

Bangkok Post · May 24, 2022

Taiwan kept COVID below 15,000 cases for all 2021. Now it has 80,000 a day, testing its 'new model'

Billed a COVID-19 success story as its economy boomed through the pandemic, Taiwan is now battling a record wave of infections as it eases restrictions that had kept outbreaks at bay to start life with the virus.

Reuters · May 24, 2022

EXPLAINER: US keeps world guessing on Taiwan stance

President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States has a “commitment” to help Taiwan militarily if China invades

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022