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Taiwan shoots down drone over island near China amid high tensions with Beijing

Flares and warning shots were fired but the drone maintained its position and was shot down

Evening Standard

Taiwan’s military shoots down first drone over Kinmen island

Move comes after Taiwan said it will use live ammunition to bring down Chinese drones flying over its territory.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan businessman offers funds to train civilian marksmen

One of Taiwan's richest men, Robert Tsao, said on Thursday he would provide T$1 billion ($33 million) to two civilian defence training programmes, in a private effort to strengthen the island's defences amid heightened tension with China.

Reuters

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China has been simulating attacks on U.S. Navy ships, Taiwan says

China has been simulating attacks on U.S. Navy ships and is aiming to prevent foreign forces from coming to Taiwan's aid in the event of a war, Taiwan's defence ministry said in a strongly worded report raising the alarm on Beijing's military designs.

Reuters

Taiwan tycoon to train 3m 'civilian warriors'

A colourful Taiwanese tycoon unveiled plans Thursday to train more than three million "civilian warriors" to help defend the democratic island in the event of a Chinese invasion, donating TW$1 billion (US$33 million) of his own money.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan shoots down drone for first time off Chinese coast

Taiwan's military for the first time shot down an unidentified civilian drone that entered its airspace near an islet off the Chinese coast on Thursday, after the government vowed to take tough measures to deal with an increase in such intrusions.

Reuters

Taiwan Sees Record 446 Air Incursions by China in August

Taiwan saw a record number of Chinese military air incursions in August, with more than 440 warplanes entering its air defense zone as Beijing raged against visits to the democratic island by United States lawmakers. Taiwan's 23 million people live under the constant threat of invasion by China, which sees…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Arizona Gov. Ducey hails Taiwan semiconductor investment

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is hailing economic and educational cooperation with Taiwan, marked by a $12 billion investment in his state by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. Ducey spoke Thursday at a meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, the latest of a series of visits by U.S. political leaders that have…

The Independent UK

Taiwan president says she looks forward to producing 'democracy chips' with U.S

Taiwan looks forward to producing "democracy chips" with the United States, President Tsai Ing-wen told the visiting governor of the U.S. state of Arizona, Doug Ducey, on Thursday, the latest in a string of senior officials from the county to visit.

Reuters

Deterring China requires boost in defence capacity

Following US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, China fired missiles into six areas surrounding Taiwan and sent fighter jets across the midline of the Taiwan Strait. Some of those missiles landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), threatening fishing boats from the island of Yonaguni, just…

Bangkok Post

US Must Dispel Pelosi’s ‘Negative Influence’ before Climate Talks, Says China

China said on Wednesday that a condition for the resumption of bilateral climate talks with the United States was Washington dispelling the "negative influence" left by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan earlier this month. In response to the visit on Aug. 2-3, China on Aug.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan plans longer-range missiles to counter China, Russia

Japan has become increasingly alarmed about China and Russia’s ambitions amid a number of territorial disputes.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan forces fire at drones flying over island near China

Taiwan's military has fired warning shots at drones from China flying over its outposts just off the Chinese coastline

The Independent UK

Taiwan Vows to ‘Counter-Attack’ if China’s Forces Enter its Territory

Taiwan said on Wednesday it would exercise its right to self-defense and "counter-attack" if Chinese armed forces entered its territory, as Beijing increased military activities near the democratic island. Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its own against strong objections by the government in Taipei, has held military exercises around the…

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The Independent UK

Japan, seeking arms buildup, makes opaque budget request

Japan’s Defense Ministry has made a budget request for next year without specifying the costs of missiles and other arms or its development plans

Reuters

Taiwan's top China policy maker delays U.S. visit

A trip to the United States by the head of Taiwan's China-policy making Mainland Affairs Council has been delayed due to important domestic matters he has to handle, his office said on Wednesday.

Reuters

U.S. must dispel Pelosi's 'negative influence' before climate talks -China

China said on Wednesday that a condition for the resumption of bilateral climate talks with the United States was Washington dispelling the "negative influence" left by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan earlier this month.

Daily Mirror

Taiwan fires shots at Chinese drone for first time, island’s defence ministry says

Taiwan has fired warning shots at a Chinese drone flying in their airspace after President Tsai Ing-wen ordered the military to take 'strong countermeasures' against further provocations from Beijing

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China sets October start for congress seen as Xi coronation

China's ruling Communist Party will hold its five-yearly congress beginning on Oct. 16, with Xi Jinping poised to secure an historic third leadership term and cement his place as the country's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong.

Reuters

Taiwan vows counter-attack if Chinese forces enter its territory

Taiwan said on Wednesday it would exercise its right to self-defence and counter-attack if Chinese armed forces entered its territory, as Beijing increased military activities near the democratically governed island.

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: MP properties revealed, Dawson verdict explained, Taiwan fires at Chinese drone

Wednesday: MPs and senators own or part-own hundreds of properties, analysis shows. Plus: five things that led to Chris Dawson’s guilty verdict

Daily Mirror

Deadly salmonella warning over bacteria that can kill by infecting the blood

Researchers in Taiwan revealed Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) can infect the blood vessels of people in certain risk groups, along with the typical symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps

RideApart

Gogoro To Roll Out Rideshare Service In Taiwan's Second Largest City

Gogoro, the Taiwanese electric two-wheeler and infrastructure specialist, announced expansion of its GoShare rideshare program to Taichung City.

Reuters

Taiwan fires warning shots at Chinese drone near offshore island

Taiwan's military on Tuesday fired warning shots at a Chinese drone which buzzed an islet controlled by Taiwan near the Chinese coast, a military spokesperson said.

Benzinga

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