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France’s Macron Sparks Criticism For ‘Strategic Autonomy’ And Reduced Dollar Dependence

Recent comments from Emmanuel Macron sparked a wave of concern over Europe’s place in the rising tensions between the US and China

Zenger

Taiwan says China's no-fly zone will affect around 33 flights

China's plan to set up a no-fly zone to the north of Taiwan on April 16 will affect about 33 flights, Taiwan's official Central News Agency (CNA) reported, citing the island's transport minister, Wang Kwo-tsai.

Reuters

Taiwan says China curtailed plan for no-fly zone after complaint

Taiwan said China dialed down plans for a no-fly zone near the island after it complained about risks to flight safety, a rare possible instance of backtracking by Beijing as tensions between the two sides simmer.

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Germany foreign minister embarks on post-Macron 'damage control' in China trip

Germany's foreign minister begins a visit to China on Thursday aiming to reassert a common European Union policy toward Beijing days after remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron suggested disarray in the continent's approach to the rising superpower.

Reuters

Macron stands by divisive remark about US allies ‘not being vassals’

French president reaffirms Sunday’s call for Europe to act more independently from US over China and Taiwan

The Guardian - UK

Warren Buffett says the threat of war was a ‘consideration’ in his decision to dump the bulk of his $4 billion stake in chipmaker giant TSMC

The Oracle of Omaha rarely exits an investment within a few years, let alone a few months, but he felt it best to liquidate his holdings in TSMC over fear of an invasion.

Fortune

Macron: France favours 'status quo' on Taiwan, position unchanged

President Emmanuel Macron said France's position on Taiwan had not changed and that he favoured the current "status quo" in respect of the island, after he was asked to clarify comments that prompted a backlash in the United States and Europe.

Reuters

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Emmanuel Macron heckled during state visit to Netherlands

French president also criticised for saying Europe should act independently from US over Taiwan

The Guardian - UK

Truss: Weakness for Macron to seek China’s help in ending Ukraine conflict

The former prime minister said: ‘We’ve seen accommodation and appeasement by the West of these authoritarian regimes.’

The Independent UK

Top Taiwan leader condemns Macron over China: ‘Are ‘liberté, égalité, fraternité out of fashion?’

French president questions whether it is in France’s interest to ‘accelerate [a crisis] on Taiwan’

The Independent UK

Taiwanese defy China with a patch of mockery for Xi Jinping

Taiwanese citizens are expressing defiance of China's military drills with patches showing a Taiwanese black bear punching Winnie the Pooh.

The New Daily

Taiwan claims China is ‘ready to launch a war’ amid no fly-zone plan fears

China is preparing to “launch a war” against Taiwan, a senior politician from the island nation has warned.

Evening Standard

Choose democracy, Taiwan ruling party presidential candidate urges

Formally named on Wednesday by Taiwan's ruling party as its candidate in a presidential poll due in January, Vice President William Lai urged people to "choose democracy" just a day after China ended military drills around the self-ruled island.

Reuters

Taiwan's ruling party taps VP as presidential candidate

Taiwan's pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party has nominated Vice President Lai Ching-te as its candidate in next year's presidential election

The Independent UK

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How Yu Chang, Mocked as a Military Deserter, Defends Taiwan’s Home Turf at World Baseball Classic

Fully invested in the WBC, the MLB free agent defended himself against charges of selfishness — and Taiwan’s home turf.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Says Taiwan Heading For ‘Stormy Seas’ under President Tsai

China said on Wednesday that President Tsai Ing-wen was pushing Taiwan into "stormy seas" after Beijing held military exercises in response to Tsai's recent meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California. Tsai said the overseas trip, which included the meeting with McCarthy in the US and stops in…

Bangkok Post

China: No-fly zone off Taiwan is for satellite launch

China said on Wednesday that a no-fly zone north of Taiwan — intended for safety reasons because of a satellite launch — would be in effect for just 30 minutes and not three days as originally announced.

Reuters

China to close airspace north of Taiwan April 16-18 -sources

China is planning to close the airspace north of Taiwan from April 16 to 18, four sources with knowledge of the matter said, a move that could disrupt flights around the region.

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The New Daily

Taiwan heading for stormy seas, China warns

Taiwan's president has brought danger to the island and China's recent military drills were a "serious warning" over her visit to the US, Beijing says.

The News Lens

Smart City Expo's Asia Silicon Valley Pavilion Invites You to Create a Sustainable Future through Digital Innovation SPONSORED

TAIPEI, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Smart City Summit & Expo (SCSE), Asia's largest smart city tradeshow, was held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2, from March 28-31. To showcase the achievements of Asia Silicon Valley Development Plan 2.0 (ASVDP 2.0), the Asia Silicon Valley Development Agency…

The Independent UK

China says Taiwan encirclement drills a 'serious warning'

China says recent air and sea drills simulating an encirclement of Taiwan were intended as a “serious warning” to pro-independence politicians on the self-governing island and their foreign supporters

The Guardian - UK

China appears to backtrack over no-fly zone near Taiwan

Taipei says Beijing has confined flight ban north of island to 27 minutes on Sunday after initial three-day plan

Reuters

Taiwan says 14 Chinese air force planes crossed Taiwan Strait median line

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Wednesday that in the past 24 hours 14 Chinese air force planes crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line, which normally serves as an unofficial barrier between the two sides.

Reuters

Taiwan says it convinced China to rein in no-fly zone plan

(This April 12 story has been corrected to remove reference to satellite in paragraph 2)

Tribune News Service

Liz Truss warns Western nations not to appease China over Taiwan

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss will warn Western nations not to appease China over its claims to Taiwan, following a series of Chinese military exercises around the island.

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