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Macron accused of ‘playing into Xi’s hands’ with Taiwan comments

French president might have been trying to caution against a bipolar world, but he left self-ruled Taiwan exposed.

Al Jazeera

Macron, Biden talk, but statements differ on Taiwan

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden on Thursday, but statements the two leaders released differed over Taiwan just 10 days after Macron had drawn criticism with allies over the issue.

Reuters

Any peaceful solutions to the conflict over Taiwan?

The conflict about the status of the island of Taiwan is once again featuring prominently in the news. The recent exercises by the military of the People's Republic of China around the island are raising tensions that have been latent since 1949. As the government of mainland China has been…

Bangkok Post

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US war game on Taiwan shows need for 'decisive action' to boost arms

A U.S. congressional war game simulating a Chinese invasion of Taiwan showed the need to arm the island "to the teeth," the chair of a committee on China said on Thursday, after the exercise indicated the U.S. must boost production of long-range missiles and businesses must brace for economic fallout.

Reuters

S.Korea summons Chinese ambassador over reaction to Yoon's Taiwan remarks

South Korea said on Thursday it summoned China's ambassador to protest at Beijing's criticism of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's remarks on Taiwan.

Reuters

Front line Taiwanese island drills for a Chinese attack

Emergency workers on a Taiwan-controlled island next to China's coast practiced responding to a simulated Chinese attack on Thursday, a little more than a week after Beijing staged war games around the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

Reuters

A history of China and Taiwan

A “breakaway province”, a “government-in-exile”, a “separate nation” – Taiwan’s status has dominated discussions on China for decades.

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Taiwan export orders slump the most since 2009

Taiwan’s export orders in March plunged by the most since the global financial crisis as global demand for semiconductors shows little sign of improving.

Bangkok Post

China launches new weather satellite after airspace closure issue with Taiwan (video)

China launched a new rainfall-monitoring satellite on Saturday (April 15) after a dispute with Taiwan over airspace closure issues.

Space

The US Is About to Blow up a Fake Warship in the South China Sea – But Naval Rivalry With Beijing Is Very Real and Growing

About one-third of the world’s shipping transits the South China Sea. In all, more than US$3.4 trillion worth of products is transported through its waters every year.

The News Lens

Taiwan 'perplexed' by Paraguay candidate questioning of ties

Taiwan said on Thursday it was perplexed by Paraguay's main opposition presidential candidate questioning the benefits of keeping relations with Taipei, just a month after Beijing prised away its ties with another Latin American country.

Reuters

How US should support Taiwan

The stern warnings issued by China ahead of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's tour of the US and Central America have highlighted the threat that intensifying Chinese pressure poses to the island's security and stability. But the warnings also underscored the degree to which the US efforts to "on-shore" semiconductor manufacturing…

Bangkok Post

Why the world should take notice as Saudi Arabia joins Chinese alliance -- and how this relates to Taiwan

Saudi Arabia’s cabinet recently approved the decision to join the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

The Conversation

The US is about to blow up a fake warship in the South China Sea – but naval rivalry with Beijing is very real and growing

As part of a joint military exercise with the Philippines, the U.S. Navy is slated to sink a mock warship on April 26, 2023, in the South China Sea.

The Conversation

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WEKU

Epic drought in Taiwan pits farmers against high-tech factories for water

The island is facing one of its worst dry spells in a century, and both the agricultural and high-tech sectors are competing for scarce water resources.

Radio France Internationale

G7 diplomats pull together in the face of growing global hostility

Diplomats from the Group of Seven nations have taken a firm stance on China’s increasing threats to Taiwan, and on North Korea's tests of long-range missiles.

Reuters

Leaked US assessment says China readying supersonic spy drone unit - Washington Post

A leaked U.S. military assessment says the Chinese military may soon deploy a high-altitude spy drone that travels at least three times the speed of sound, the Washington Post reported late on Tuesday.

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Analysts Remain Optimistic about a Recovery in Semiconductor Chip Demand

Analysts remain bullish on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSM ) despite its report last week of disappointing sales estimates. TSM is the world’s biggest contract manufacturer of chips and exclusive supplier of Apple’s (AAPL ) Silicon chips for its iPhones and Macs. According to Bloomberg data, 39 out of 40...

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Will India legalize same-sex marriage? Its top court hears arguments this week

India's Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the historic case this week, years after it decriminalized gay sex. India could become the second place in Asia to allow marriage equality, after Taiwan.

The Times of India

G-7 to back Ukraine indefinitely, seeks stability with China

The Group of Seven nations vowed to support Ukraine for “as long as it takes” in its fight against Russian forces, while also calling for greater engagement with China to stabilize relations with the world’s second-biggest economy.

Reuters

Foxconn founder, seeking Taiwan presidency, has no plan to visit China

Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple Inc supplier Foxconn, has no plan for now to visit China, he said on Tuesday, in his bid to become the presidential nominee of Taiwan's main opposition party.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan’s cannabis trade falters as Thailand and Japan cash in

Taiwan’s staunchly conservative attitudes towards drugs pose challenge to burgeoning cannabidiol industry.

Reuters

Taiwan to buy 400 US anti-ship missiles to face China threat -Bloomberg News

Taiwan will buy as many as 400 U.S. land-launched Harpoon missiles in the face of rising threat from China, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing a trade group's leader and people familiar with the issue.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan in the hot seat during Paraguay presidential elections

Paraguay’s presidential election features opposing views over whether to maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Radio France Internationale

G7 diplomats meet in the wake of Macron's Taiwan remarks, aiming for unity

For G7 diplomats meeting in the Japanese resort town of Karuizawa, unity was the name of the game on Monday, with ministers lining up to insist there is no daylight between them on China policy. The two days of talks are taking place after the fallout caused by controversial remarks…

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