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A Singaporean man who was with a Taiwanese actress who alleged earlier that her group was extorted said police told him to pay up or spend two days in jail for having vaping devices he'd bought in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post

Japan, NATO building ties to counter threats

The deepening of security cooperation between Japan and NATO, driven by a shared understanding of the need to counter China and Russia, was spelled out by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg when they met in Tokyo on Tuesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China Warns Incoming Czech Leader Over Call with Taiwan’s Tsai

A Foreign Ministry spokesperson says President-elect Petr Pavel’s call was a violation of the ‘One China’ principle

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Tourists extorted by police safe from prosecution for bribery

Tourists extorted by police will be safe from prosecution even though they paid a bribe, including holidaying Taiwanese actress Charlene An who alleged she was extorted for possession of an e-cigarette at a Bangkok checkpoint last month, a senior Bangkok police officer said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan activates defenses in response to China incursions

Taiwan has scrambled fighter jets and and put navy ships and missile systems on alert in response to nearby operations of 34 Chinese military aircraft and nine warships

The Independent UK

Austin in Philippines to discuss larger US military presence

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in the Philippines for talks on deploying larger numbers of U.S. forces and weapons in more Philippine military camps to ramp up deterrence

The Independent UK

PM: bad cops 'must go'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted that any police officers involved in extorting money from a Taiwanese actress during her trip to Thailand early this month must face legal action.

Bangkok Post

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PM warns bad cops 'must go'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has insisted that any police officers involved in extorting money from a Taiwanese actress during her trip to Thailand early this month must face legal action.

Bangkok Post

Visiting US Marine Corps chief warns 'everything in the cupboard' needed to prevent war with China

A visiting general who could soon become America's most senior military officer believes the US and allies such as Australia will need to use "everything in the cupboard" to avoid a conflict over Taiwan.

ABC News

These 4 Semiconductor Stocks Are Hot Buys Right Now

Despite the supply chain issues spurred by U.S.-China tensions, the semiconductor industry’s growth prospects appear bullish due to increased demand and usage across various sectors and growing federal and corporate spending. Hence, fundamentally sound semiconductor stocks Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), Broadcom (AVGO), Photronics (PLAB), and Xperi (XPER) could be solid buys…

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1 Semiconductor Stock You'll Kick Yourself Later for Not Buying

Despite demand softness and other macroeconomic headwinds, chip giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reported steady top-to-bottom line growth in its last reported quarter. Furthermore, the company’s innovative process technologies and portfolio of design enablement solutions position it to achieve solid growth in the upcoming quarters. Hence, we think it could…

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Police chief apologises over alleged extortion of actress

The national police chief has apologised to those affected by the alleged extortion of a visiting Taiwanese actress by Bangkok checkpoint police, saying that most police are decent people dedicated to serving the public.

Bangkok Post

China raps Czech president-elect over Taiwan call

China condemned on Tuesday a phone call between Czech President-elect Petr Pavel and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen, saying he ignored Beijing's repeated attempts at dissuasion.

Reuters

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The Independent UK

Taiwan, Czech leaders affirm ties in defiance of Beijing

Taiwan says its president has affirmed ties with the Czech Republic in a phone call with the Central European nation's President-elect Petr Pavel

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2 Chip Stocks to Buy Instead of NVIDIA In 2023

Regulatory actions and macroeconomic headwinds hampered the performance of the chip industry last year. However, technological advancements and lucrative government support could drive the industry’s long-term growth. Hence, quality chip stocks Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) and Photronics (PLAB) might be solid buys instead of NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) for 2023. Read on….

Bangkok Post

China warns against US House speaker's plan to visit Taiwan

China on Monday warned against a reported plan by US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy to visit Taiwan this spring, urging Washington to abide by the one-China principle and refrain from doing anything that could affect bilateral relations.

Reuters

China contacts Prague over Czech president-elect speaking to Taiwan president

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday it was in touch with Prague over President-elect Petr Pavel's scheduled call with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-Wen.

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Evening Standard

What is bubble tea? Google Doodle celebrates Taiwanese drink

An interactive game in the logo challenges users to make the perfect cuppa

Reuters

Czech president-elect to speak to Taiwan president in diplomatic breakthrough

Czech President-elect Petr Pavel is due to speak with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday, Pavel's spokeswoman said, a highly unusual move given the lack of formal ties and a diplomatic coup for Taipei that is likely to anger China.

Bangkok Post

New probes for bribe, VIP trip sagas

The national police chief on Sunday ordered a committee set up to probe four police officers who offered an unauthorised VVIP service to a Chinese tourist.

Reuters

Odds 'very high' of U.S. military conflict with China, top Republican says

A top Republican in the U.S. Congress said on Sunday the odds of conflict with China over Taiwan "are very high" after a U.S. general caused consternation with a memo that warned that the United States would fight China in the next two years.

Daily Record

Psychic dubbed 'new Nostradamus' predicts terrifying plane crash will spark WW3

He said this would lead to a much larger conflict that could be “most serious thing for the next coming two years" as he predicted China and Russia to be involved.

Tribune News Service

US general sees China war risk for 2025 in memo cited by NBC

An Air Force general said in an internal memo that the U.S. and China risk going to war in two years and told officers under his command to prepare, including with target practice, NBC News reported.

Fortune

War with China over Taiwan is likely in 2025, warns U.S. General Mike Minihan: ‘I hope I am wrong’

U.S. General Mike Minihan just outlined why China’s Xi Jinping will likely launch an invasion of Taiwan in 2025.

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