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Paraguay president to visit Taiwan ahead of election that could end ties

Paraguay's president, Mario Abdo, will visit Taiwan next week as the island seeks to shore up ties with one of its oldest allies ahead of an election in April that could see the Latin American country ditch Taipei in favour of Beijing.

Reuters

Beijing Tells Taipei That Mainland Is Ready to Resume Cross-Strait Flights

The Chinese mainland has contained its Covid outbreak, and Taiwan should stop using the pandemic as an excuse to delay the resumption, official says

Caixin Global

'No arrangement' to meet Xi, senior Taiwan opposition leader says as he leaves for China visit

There is "no arrangement" for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the deputy chairman of Taiwan's main opposition party the Kuomintang (KMT) said on Wednesday before leaving for Beijing, but added he would follow whatever his hosts set up.

Reuters

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Jay Ambrose: China, a major US threat, resorts to a balloon

On top of genocide of Chinese Muslims, crushing Hong Kong’s democracy and plans to take over enterprising and happily independent Taiwan, the super-ambitious, totalitarian, morally misinformed Chinese Communist Party has been coming after the United States in every way imaginable. Intellectual property? They steal it. Trade deals? They cheat. Now…

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Taiwan to speed drone development, take lessons from Ukraine war

Taiwan will speed up development of drones for military use taking into account the lessons of the war in Ukraine and the threat posed by China, the island's defence ministry said on Tuesday.

Reuters

China-sceptic leader of Solomon Islands largest province removed

Daniel Suidani was known for his support of Taiwan, even after Honiara switched diplomatic allegiance to Beijing.

Al Jazeera

Solomon Islands police tear gas supporters of ousted pro-Taiwan provincial premier after no-confidence vote

Police in the Solomon Islands town of Auki fire tear gas on dozens of protesters after a prominent provincial leader loses a controversial no-confidence vote.

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The US and the Philippines' military agreement sends a warning to China – 5 key things to know

The United States and the Philippines announced on Feb. 2, 2023, that the U.S. is expanding its military presence across more military bases in the Southeast Asian country, giving the U.S. a potential advantage in its efforts to thwart China’s possible efforts to take control of Taiwan.

The Conversation

Swiss lawmakers visit Taiwan, say they want closer ties

A group of Swiss lawmakers has met with Taiwan’s president and said their government wants to deepen political relations

The Independent UK

Hsing Yun, Buddhist abbot who built universities, dies at 95

Buddhist abbot Hsing Yun, who established a thriving religious community in southern Taiwan and built universities overseas, has died

The Independent UK

Senior Taiwan opposition leader to visit China amid continued tensions

A senior leader of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's main opposition party, will visit China this week and meet its top Taiwan policy-maker, the party said on Monday, amid continued military and political tensions between the two sides.

Reuters

Feel the magic of space and let yourself be touched – we step into Chi Po-lin Museum SPONSORED

The exhibition of the Chi Po-lin Museum, “The City, The Flâneur,” explores the texture of cities “from a bird's-eye view”, narrating the beauty and sorrow of cities. The Chi Po-lin Museum was inaugurated in April 2019 and already hosted three exhibitions, “View Above Mountains,” “Above The Coast,” and “Reflection of…

The News Lens

Cory Booker criticises US ‘drumbeat to war’ with China after general’s comments

US Congress has pushed for a tougher stance against China

The Independent UK

Thailand tourism needs a trust boost

The beginning of the Year of the Rabbit is a candle of hope for the tourist sector's revival. Thailand, however, does not appear to be off to a good start. The disgraceful saga of Thai police started at the end of last month when a Chinese tourist shared a video…

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How the United States can avoid war with China

'I hope I am wrong. My gut tells me we will fight [with China] in 2025," declared US Air Force Gen Mike Minihan last weekend. He didn't mention what his elbow told him, or if he ever consulted his head on the matter.

Daily Mirror

'New Nostradamus' issues verdict on asteroid destroying Earth - and how we can stop it

Craig Hamilton-Parker was discussing the dangers facing the Earth from space when he announced he believes there will be an asteroid event - but has shared how to save the world

The News Lens

Taiwan Legislator Criticizes China Response to Possible Taipei Visit by US Official

You Si-kun, the president of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, is calling China’s response to the possibility of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s visiting Taiwan “excessive.”

WEKU

Chinese balloon punctures Blinken's plans, leaving U.S.-China ties adrift

Secretary of State Antony Blinken called off his trip to China after the discovery of a Chinese "surveillance" balloon over the U.S. It's the latest setback in an increasingly fraught relationship.

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China’s Top Diplomat Calls for Military Caution, Economic Cooperation With Japan

Foreign Minister Qin Gang expressed the need for sensitivity over issues related to Taiwan and disputed islands in the East China Sea

WEKU

In India, couples begin their legal battle for same-sex marriage

Couples have filed petitions to India's Supreme Court seeking the legalization of same-sex marriage. The decision could make India the second economy in Asia after Taiwan to recognize the unions.

Reuters

With rare China trip, Blinken aims to steady rocky relationship

When U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets his Chinese counterpart in Beijing next week there will be plenty to disagree about, from Taiwan to chips and trade. But they will both be trying to answer the same question: How can the world's two biggest economies avoid a new Cold…

Bangkok Post

Actress' vaping case sparks debate

Taiwanese actress Charlene An's police extortion case is raising concerns over the legality of e-cigs and how smokers can still access them despite a ban in the kingdom.

The Independent UK

How the US is boosting military alliances to counter China

The U.S. is expanding it military presence in Asia, in a string of moves aimed at countering Beijing and reassuring Indo-Pacific allies that America will stand with them against threats from China and North Korea

Reuters

Explainer-Why U.S. seeks closer security cooperation with the Philippines

The Philippines this week granted the United States greater access to its military bases, amid mounting concern over China's intentions toward self-ruled Taiwan and Beijing's extensive claims in the disputed South China Sea.

The Guardian - UK

US general’s ‘gut’ feeling of war with China sparks alarm over predictions

Leaked memo forecasting Taiwan strait conflict in 2025 triggers debate about ‘undisciplined’ comments

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