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UK's Cleverly raises Xinjiang and Taiwan with Chinese vice president

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Friday he had "made plain" Britain's views on Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Taiwan in a meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng during the latter's visit to London for King Charles' coronation.

Reuters

Bill Clinton claims he knew Russia would invade Ukraine more than a decade ago

The ex–U.S. President claims Putin confronted him about an agreement made by his predecessor not to invade Ukraine.

Fortune

Police investigating Alex Shorey's Taiwanese female friend in rat poisoning case

Police in Taiwan say the female friend of an Australian university student is under investigation for poisoning him with a powerful rodent killer, with officers seizing evidence from her Taipei home.

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Marcos says Philippines bases could be 'useful' if Taiwan attacked

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday that granting U.S. access to Philippine military bases was a defensive step that would be "useful" if China attacked Taiwan.

Reuters

China's aircraft carriers play 'theatrical' role but pose little threat yet

When China sailed one of its two active aircraft carriers, the Shandong, east of Taiwan last month as part of military drills surrounding the island, it was showcasing a capability that it has yet to master and could take years to perfect.

Reuters

Alex Shorey faces long recovery after inadvertently ingesting rat poison in Taiwan

The family of Queensland university student Alex Shorey say he is still weak, but has slept well after being flown back to Australia.

ABC News

A Big Issue in Paraguay's Elections Was…Taiwan?

The voters opted to keep the country's ties with the island—a remarkable choice, given that China has become South America's top trading partner.

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Top US spy says Chinese invasion halting Taiwan chip production would be 'enormous' global economic blow

A Chinese invasion of Taiwan could potentially halt production by the world's largest advanced semiconductor chip maker, wiping out up to $1 trillion per year from the global economy per year in the first few years, the top U.S. intelligence official said on Thursday.

Reuters

What do we know about these images of Taiwanese people carrying Nazi flags?

Since April 21, a pro-China account online has been sharing images purporting to show proof that young Taiwanese people are "passionate about the Nazi logo". However, these images of the Nazi party flag were actually taken during fringe events in a country that experts say has no significant neo-Nazi ideological…

France 24

Taiwan trade chief warns against 'unnecessary fear' of China

Taiwan’s chief trade representative says his country’s semiconductor makers will expand production in the U.S. as much as they can afford to do so

The Independent UK

Australian student flown back from Taiwan after poisoning

A sick Australian student has landed in Brisbane to be treated for ingesting rat poison after his family raised money for a charter flight.

The New Daily

Taiwan says F-16 deliveries delayed, working to minimise damage

Taiwan Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Thursday that the delivery of 66 advanced new F-16Vs from the United States has been delayed due to supply chain disruptions and the ministry was working to minimise the damage and "make up deficiencies".

Reuters

A big Apple Maps upgrade is coming to Hong Kong, Slovakia, and Taiwan

Apple Maps is testing the latest expansion of its upgraded features this time in Hong Kong, Slovakia, and Taiwan.

iMore

Swiss lower house approves closer ties to Taiwan legislature

Switzerland’s lower house of parliament has voted to tighten ties with the legislature in Taiwan, a move that could further rankle China after recent visits by Western lawmakers to the island

The Independent UK

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Alex Shorey medical evacuation flight lands from Taiwan weeks after student inadvertently ingested rat poison

A chartered flight has landed in Darwin and will transfer Alex Shorey to a Queensland hospital, weeks after he inadvertently ingested rat poison.

Reuters

Taiwan seeking US cooperation to make next generation fighters

Taiwan is seeking U.S. cooperation to make the island's next domestically developed fighter jet, the head of Taiwanese defence contractor Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) said on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

US defense contractors want deeper cooperation with Taiwan

A delegation of United States defense contractors and a former senior leader of the U.S. Marine Corps are pledging the beginning of deeper cooperation with Taiwan

Tom’s Hardware

TSMC to Charge up to 30% More for Chips Made in the U.S.

TSMC's quotes for U.S. and Japan-made chips will be higher than for chips produces in Taiwan.

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Axios

U.S. allies could play key roles in a U.S.-China war over Taiwan

The Philippines, Japan, Australia and South Korea could all be key players.

The Independent UK

Unclear who would help Taiwan in a war: foreign minister

Taiwan's foreign minister says he doesn't know what countries might help it in the event of a war with China

Reuters

Japan scrambles jet after spotting suspected Chinese drone - ministry

Japan's defence ministry said on Tuesday it scrambled a jet fighter after spotting a suspected Chinese drone between the Japanese island of Yonaguni and Taiwan.

The Independent UK

Taiwan's president hopes to deepen US security exchanges

Taiwan’s president has told visiting ex-U.S. national security adviser John Bolton that her country is willing to deepen cooperation with the U.S. and “other like-minded partners” to safeguard peace, as the self-governed island faces increasing military threats from China

Reuters

Paraguay election result calms fear of another Taiwan ally falling (for now)

News of Santiago Pena's election victory in Paraguay will be cheered by officials in Taiwan, which faces an uphill battle against China's economic muscle to keep its remaining 13 allies worldwide, including its last in South America.

The Independent UK

Biden to host Philippines leader as tensions grow with China

President Joe Biden is set to meet President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines as concerns grow about China's harassment of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea

WEKU

Paraguay's long-ruling party scores an easy presidential election win

The Colorado Party remained the dominant force of Paraguayan politics as the vote count from Sunday's election gave an overwhelming lead to its presidential candidate, Santiago Peña.

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