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The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

US clears sale of $180m anti-tank systems to Taiwan

Taiwan says the sale will boost the island’s capacity for ‘asymmetric warfare’ amid escalating tensions with China.

Al Jazeera

US to sell Taiwan anti-tank system amid rising China threat

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of an anti-tank mine-laying system to Taiwan amid the rising military threat from China

The Independent UK

China Appoints New Taiwan Affairs Office Head

Seasoned diplomat Song Tao’s responsibilities include formulating policies on the island, coordinating related legal affairs, and managing cross-strait business and cultural affairs

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U.S. approves potential sale of anti-tank systems to Taiwan for $180 million

The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of Volcano anti-tank mine-laying systems to Taiwan for an estimated $180 million, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.

Reuters

U.S. to impose mandatory COVID-19 tests for travelers from China

The United States will impose mandatory COVID-19 tests on travelers from China, U.S. health officials said on Wednesday, joining India, Italy, Japan and Taiwan in taking new measures after Beijing's decision to lift stringent zero-COVID policies.

Reuters

Leadership contest stirs in 97-member Abe faction

A leadership grab appears to have kicked off in the largest faction of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, involving LDP Policy Research Council chair Koichi Hagiuda and LDP House of Councillors Secretary General Hiroshige Seko.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

One of Taiwan's biggest pop stars sings in an Indigenous language

Abao sings in the Paiwan language — not Chinese, which dominates Taiwan's pop music industry. Her popularity reflects the island's overdue recognition and awareness of Indigenous culture.

WEKU

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China slams Taiwan's 'cannon fodder' conscription decision

China's government criticised Taiwan on Wednesday for seeking to use the Taiwanese people as "cannon fodder" by extending compulsory military service from four months to one year starting in 2024.

Reuters

Taiwan to test arrivals from China for COVID from Jan 1

Taiwan will test arrivals from China for COVID-19 from Jan. 1 in response to a surge in cases there, the government said on Wednesday, joining other countries in stepping up controls on people coming from China.

Reuters

The 4 Best Stocks Warren Buffett Has Bought and Sold

While speculators were fueling bouts of market volatility with panic-driven sell-offs, legendary investor Warren Buffett doubled down on his playbook to load up on growing businesses with enduring competitive advantages. Under his leadership, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) increased its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) and Activision Blizzard (ATVI) while lightening…

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3 Chip Stocks That Should Be on Your Radar Today

With the Biden administration ramping up investment in the semiconductor industry, it is well-positioned to grow. Given the industry’s long-term growth prospects, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong chip stocks Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM), Broadcom (AVGO), and Xperi (XPER).

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Taiwan to extend compulsory military service to one year, citing China threat

France 24

Taiwan extends mandatory military service as tensions with China persist

"Only by preparing for war can we avoid war, and only by being able to fight can we stop war," Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday.

Axios

Taiwan extends mandatory military service amid China tension

Taiwan announced it is extending its compulsory military service to one year from the current four months, a signal to Beijing and Washington it is serious about defending itself.

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Taiwan increases its compulsory military service as it faces pressure from China

China has stepped up its military harassment of Taiwan, sending fighter planes and navy vessels toward the island on a near-daily basis in recent years.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Seko: Bolster ties with Taiwan

TAIPEI -- Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Hiroshige Seko called for efforts to further improve Japan-Taiwan ties during a meeting in Taipei Monday with Su Tseng-chang, the premier of the Taiwan Executive Yuan.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Taiwan Extends Compulsory Military Service to 1 Year

Taiwan will extend its compulsory military service from four months to a year starting in 2024, President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday, as the self-ruled island faces China's military, diplomatic and trade pressure. Taiwan, which split from the mainland in 1949 during a civil war, is claimed by China. The decades-old…

The Independent UK

Taiwan extends compulsory military service to 1 year

Taiwan will extend its compulsory military service from four months to a year starting in 2024

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Taiwan to extend military service to one year to preserve 'democracy and freedom' amid growing China threat

President Tsai Ing-wen announces that compulsory military service will be extended from four months to one year, after reporting China's largest-ever incursion into the island's air defence zone.

Reuters

Japan to deploy missile defence unit in Yonaguni, near Taiwan - Jiji

Japan's Ministry of Defence will deploy a surface-to-air missile defence unit in Yonaguni Island, the country's westernmost island, near Taiwan, Jiji news reported on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Blockchain gets religion? Taiwan temple mints NFTs

The Chinese sea goddess Mazu is big business in Taiwan and the blockchain could make it even bigger.

Tribune News Service

US blasts China’s military drills near Taiwan as ‘provocative’

The Biden administration criticized Beijing’s military drills near Taiwan this week as “provocative,” insisting it will continue helping the government in Taipei defend itself.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan to extend compulsory military service on China threat: govt source

TAIPEI: Taiwan will announce on Tuesday a plan to extend compulsory military service to one year from the current four months, according to a senior government official, as the island deals with rising Chinese military pressure.

Reuters

Taiwan to extend conscription to one year, citing rising China threat

Taiwan will extend compulsory military service to one year from four months from 2024 due to the rising threat the democratically governed island faces from its giant neighbour China, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

China stages biggest military incursion into Taiwan’s air defence zone

A Chinese PLA J-16 fighter jet flies in an undisclosed location

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