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Taiwan says software problems delaying new F-16 deliveries

Software problems are delaying the delivery to Taiwan of 66 advanced new F-16V fighter jets from the United States but the island still expects the full order to arrive by 2026, Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Thursday.

Reuters

US House China panel recommends Congress take action over Taiwan, Uyghurs

A new U.S. congressional committee on China approved reports on Wednesday pushing back on Beijing over its treatment of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities and seeking to deter the initiation of a conflict with Taiwan, hoping some of its recommendations become law this year.

Reuters

Factbox-US-China tensions intensify over tech to Taiwan flashpoints

A U.S. lawmaker's demand for trade curbs on a Chinese memory chipmaker in response to China calling products from Micron Technology a national security risk is the latest escalation of tension between the big powers.

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New Chinese ambassador to US taking office amid disputes over trade, access to technology, Taiwan

China's new ambassador to the U.S. is taking office amid disputes over trade, access to computer chips and Washington's support for self-governing Taiwan

The Independent UK

Taiwan’s choice: who will replace Tsai Ing-wen as president amid China tensions?

The presidential election in 2024 will be decided by 23.5 million people voting on a range of issues, but how each party intends to deal with China looms large

The Guardian - AU

Taipei’s EU envoy: As a democracy, we understand Ukraine’s plight

Al Jazeera interviews Remus Li-Kuo Chen, head of the Taipei Representative Office in the EU and Belgium.

Al Jazeera

Taiwanese Reporters Denied Press Passes for WHA

The foreign ministry called the incident “a serious violation of a universal human right and the principle of justice for all that the UN aims to embody.”

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Survey: Over 60% Of Taiwanese Support Same-Sex Marriage

Friendliness towards the transgender community has also been growing.

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Outcry as World Health Assembly locks out Taiwan under pressure from China

Taipei criticises ‘unfair and unjust’ decision to deny observer status despite support from US, UK, France and other countries

The Guardian - AU

Let’s use our spare rooms to help homeless refugees

Brief letters: Hosting asylum seekers | Liz Truss in Taiwan | Jim Ratcliffe’s wealth | Martin Amis

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan excluded from WHO annual assembly following Chinese opposition

Taiwan failed on Monday in its efforts to gain an invitation to the World Health Organization's annual assembly despite the island's assertion that support was growing for its participation.

Reuters

China’s war chest: how the fight for semiconductors reveals the outlines of a future conflict

US efforts to stifle China’s chip industry are thought to be part of a wider plan to hinder Beijing’s preparations for war

The Guardian - UK

55% of mainland Chinese back full-scale war to take control of Taiwan: poll

Just over half of mainland Chinese support a full-scale war to take control of Taiwan, according to a new survey that offers a rare insight into public opinion as Beijing takes an increasingly assertive stance towards the island.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan’s Tsai puts China, chip power center-stage in final year

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen said cross-strait security and reinforcing the island’s position in the global supply chain will be key priorities for her final year in office, as she lays a path for her deputy to succeed her.

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Elon Musk gets blowback from Taiwan after saying there’s a ‘certain inevitability’ China will integrate it

The Tesla CEO's comments drew an angry response from Taiwan's foreign minister.

The Independent UK

G7 urges China to press Russia to end war in Ukraine, respect Taiwan's status, fair trade rules

The Group of Seven wealthy democracies have urged China to push Russia to end its war on Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

G7 summit: Ukraine’s Zelenskiy arrives in Japan as he bids to boost western support for Kyiv

Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet with Joe Biden after US said it would allow allied countries to supply Ukraine with fighter jets

Reuters

'War is not an option', Taiwan president says amid China tensions

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Saturday to maintain the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait amid high tensions with China, which has stepped up military pressure on the democratically governed island.

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Jaguar Jonze takes to Sydney Opera House stage to reclaim power after trauma in a boundary-pushing new show for Vivid LIVE

The Taiwanese Australian singer is using rope bondage to explore her trauma — and reclaim power — in a new performance.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Dwight Howard is hilariously trying to coax LeBron James and the rest of the NBA to join him in Taiwan

Dwight Howard is trying to build himself another superteam in Taiwan

Android Central

HTC's latest effort is the new U23 Pro with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and 108MP camera

HTC U23 Pro with Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 and 108MP camera goes official in Europe and Taiwan.

Al Jazeera

Japan PM Kishida wants to abolish nuclear arms but build military

Kishida may become the leader most singularly responsible for cementing Japan’s turn away from decades of pacifism.

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Taiwan’s Citizen Judges Sit in 26 Criminal Cases Since January

According to the Judicial Yuan, citizen judges are expected to sit in 300 cases this year.

Reuters

China says it will resume group tours for Taiwan residents to mainland

China will allow travel agencies to resume organising group tours for Taiwan residents to visit the mainland from Friday, said Ma Xiaoguang, a spokesperson at China's Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council.

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How Should Taiwan Learn From Other Countries in Increasing the Minimum Wage? (Part 1)

While many advanced countries have been raising the minimum wage to ensure citizens a decent standard of living, the introduction of the Minimum Wage Act in Taiwan has been postponed again and again.

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