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South Korea, US presidents to meet in Washington – amid wary glances in the direction of Pyongyang, Beijing and Moscow

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will meet his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden at the White House on April 26, 2023 – a rare state visit that comes as the two nations seek to confront common concerns.

The Conversation

Chinese journalist arrested on charges of espionage

Trial of Dong Yuyu, detained after meeting Japanese diplomat, comes as country’s espionage laws widened

The Guardian - AU

Fake History — A Solo Exhibition by Paul Timings

Based on tales from Taiwan, the exhibition explores how technologies mediate our experiences and narratives in a way that is both deeply personal and manipulative.

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Philippines' Marcos may discuss Taiwan in U.S but trade tops agenda - envoy

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr may discuss tensions over Taiwan with U.S counterpart Joe Biden at the White House next week but the focus of talks will be on trade and investment, a top diplomat said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Guatemala leader in Taiwan expresses 'rock-solid friendship'

The president of Guatemala has appealed to other governments to respect Taiwan’s sovereignty during an official visit at a time when China’s ruling Communist Party is stepping up efforts to isolate the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory

The Independent UK

US Republican presidential hopefuls head to Taiwan, Japan

The visits come amid heightened tension over self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory.

Al Jazeera

US-South Korea State Visit Could Feature Quiet Talks on China

South Korea used to be shy to talk about Taiwan and reluctant to get involved in contentions between the U.S. and China, but experts say this might be changing.

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Guatemala president pledges strong support for 'Republic of Taiwan'

Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei pledged his unconditional support on Tuesday for the "Republic of Taiwan" on a trip that comes as China steps up pressure on the handful of countries that still maintain formal ties with the island.

Reuters

Youngkin meets with Taiwan's leader during trade mission

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has met with the president of Taiwan to discuss mutual trade and investment initiatives and other business matters

The Independent UK

Personal view or party line? Chinese ambassador's Ukraine remarks spark outrage

Is he a loose cannon, or did China's ambassador to France just test the waters for a more offensive posture on Ukraine? Lu Shaye has made headlines before, most notably with his wolf warrior calls to order over Taiwan. Now come his latest comments questioning not only Ukraine's sovereignty over…

France 24

Taiwan's quest for legitimacy

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Top EU diplomat calls for European warships to patrol Taiwan Strait

One of the European Union’s top diplomats has claimed European navies should be patrolling the Taiwan Strait in a show of strength against China.

The Week

Fears grow for Taiwan book publisher believed held in China

Reported detention of Li Yanhe has echoes of 2015 disappearances of five Hong Kong booksellers

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan or China? Paraguay's dilemma puts election race in the spotlight

From Paraguayan capital Asuncion to Taipei and Washington, diplomats, officials - and farmers - are closely watching a tight election race that could determine Paraguay's future ties with Taiwan.

Reuters

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Taiwan says tracking Chinese carrier off its southeast coast

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Monday that a Chinese carrier group led by the Shandong was about 120 nautical miles off the southeast of the island's coast, the same ship that took part in China's war games around the island earlier this month.

Reuters

Guatemala not asking Taiwan for 'free money', does not owe debt like Honduras

Guatemala is not asking for "free money" from Taiwan and does not owe debt in the same way Honduras does, but is looking for long-term investment and trade, senior Guatemalan financial officials said on Monday.

Caixin Global

China Lodges Complaint About South Korean President’s ‘Erroneous’ Remarks on Taiwan

Chinese vice foreign minister conveys opposition to the nation’s ambassador about drawing parallels between the issues of Taiwan and the Korean Peninsula

Reuters

Factbox-What's on the agenda at the South Korea-US summit?

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol will be seeking U.S. assurances on deterring North Korea when he meets President Joe Biden this week, while the Americans will likely be looking for Yoon's support for U.S. interests related to China and Russia.

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Taiwan's quest for legitimacy

On the heels of losing another diplomatic ally, Taiwan continues to win friends and influence others in the only way it knows how: through its soft power.

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Taiwan is reinventing how diplomacy works

The lack of official diplomatic allies isn’t stopping Taiwan from finding ways of winning friends and influencing people.

360info

Taiwan’s soft power hard for Beijing to match

Taiwan is smaller and has less access to normal diplomatic avenues but does have one advantage over mainland China.

360info

Is Taiwan still a ‘beacon of democracy’ in the Chinese world?

Taiwan is celebrated as a vibrant democracy in the shadow of a repressive China, but the complicated reality reveals an opportunity that is yet to be taken.

Al Jazeera

China lodges complaint over S Korean president’s Taiwan comments

China’s vice foreign minister rejects Yoon Suk-yeol declaring Taiwan a ‘global issue’ comparable to North Korea.

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan Strait: top EU diplomat calls for European navy patrols

Josep Borrell says safeguard would show Europe’s commitment to the ‘absolutely crucial’ area

Bangkok Post

China lodges complaint over S. Korean president's Taiwan remarks

China on Sunday said it had lodged a complaint with Seoul over South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's "erroneous" remarks about Taiwan, as a diplomatic spat simmers between the Asian neighbours.

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