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Taiwan leader visits last African ally as China boosts influence on continent

On Tuesday, 5 September, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen will visit Eswatini, Taipei's only remaining diplomatic ally in Africa. Meanwhile, Beijing's political influence on the continent continues to grow.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 4, 2023

Thousands evacuated from Taiwan mountain communities as Typhoon Haikui hits

Much of southern Taiwan came to a standstill Sunday as Typhoon Haikui churned over towns and farmland. Residents were urged to stay home and flights, rail transport, ferry services, classes and outdoor events were suspended, but there were no reports of injuries or serious damage.

France 24 · Sep 3, 2023

Taiwan suspends work, transport and classes as Typhoon Haikui slams into the island

The storm is expected to continue toward China after crossing over Taiwan. Authorities in the Chinese city of Shantou in Guangdong province are advising residents to take precautions.

WEKU · Sep 3, 2023

As Taiwan's government races to counter China, most people aren't worried about war

Taiwan’s government is racing to counter China, buying nearly $19 billion in military equipment from the U

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023

Typhoon Saola makes landfall in southern China after nearly 900,000 people moved to safety

Typhoon Saola has made landfall in southern China after nearly 900,000 people moved to safety and most of Hong Kong and other parts of coastal southern China suspended business, transport and classes

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023

US vice chair of Armed Services Committee promises 'resolute reaction' if Taiwan is attacked

A U.S. congressional delegation visiting Taiwan says the U.S. would act if the island was attacked and promised to resolve the $19 billion backlog in its defense purchases from the U.S. Rob Wittman, vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said: “Know that any hostile unprovoked attack on Taiwan…

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

US approves military aid for Taiwan under programme for sovereign states

The move is likely to anger Beijing, which claims the self-ruled island as its own territory.

Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2023

US OKs military aid to Taiwan under program usually reserved for sovereign nations

The Biden administration has approved the first-ever U.S. military transfer to Taiwan under a program generally reserved for assistance to sovereign, independent states

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Which Chip Stock Is the Better September Buy: Intel (INTC) vs. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM)

Amid rising chip demand across multiple sectors, let us explore the prospects of two prominent players in the semiconductor industry, Intel (INTC) and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), to identify the better buy in the coming month. Read more….

StockNews.com · Aug 30, 2023

U.S.' relationship with India 'critical' in dealing with China, Russia: Congressman Ro Khanna

The U.S.’ relationship with India is “critical” in dealing with its strategic adversaries — China and Russia, Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has said.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023