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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

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

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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

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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.

Tribune News Service

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.

WEKU

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.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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…

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

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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

Reuters

U.S. says it is concerned by China's 'provocative military activity' near Taiwan

The United States is concerned by China's military activity near Taiwan, which it called "provocative" and "destabilizing," the White House said on Monday.

The News Lens

China Sends 71 Warplanes to Taiwan’s Air Defense Zone

More than 1,700 such incursions have occurred so far this year, compared to 969 in 2021.

Bangkok Post

China holds biggest military drill near Taiwan since Pelosi trip

China sent 71 warplanes near Taiwan as a part of its biggest display of military might since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the democratically run island, with Taipei accusing Beijing of “military intimidation”.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Taiwan Reports China's Largest Incursion Yet to Air Defense Zone

Seventy-one Chinese air force aircraft including fighter jets and drones entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone in the past 24 hours, the island's government said on Monday, the largest reported incursion to date. Of the aircraft, 43 also crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line, an unofficial buffer between the two…

Al Jazeera

China ‘sends record number of fighter jets’ toward Taiwan

China sends 71 planes and seven ships towards Taiwan in display of force over US defence support for self-ruled island.

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