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Time Is Running Out to Defend Taiwan

Washington must focus on near-term deterrence.

Foreign Affairs

Drought, record heat and blackouts test China's faith in renewable energy

TAIPEI, Taiwan — With 80% of its electricity coming from hydropower, the province of Sichuan in southern China has been lauded as a model for a clean energy future in the nation most crucial to the worldwide fight against climate change.

Los Angeles Times

Taiwan hosts dozens of foreign lawmakers in Washington to push China sanctions

WASHINGTON: Taiwan's de facto ambassador in Washington, Hsiao Bi-khim, hosted on Tuesday dozens of international lawmakers who back sanctions on China for aggression toward the island, a show of support for Taipei amid military pressure from Beijing.

Bangkok Post

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'Humour over rumour': Taiwan eyes Ukraine messaging model if China attacks

Taiwan is looking at Ukraine's ways of communicating its message to the outside world at a time of conflict, by making use of tools such as satellites and deploying humour, the digital minister said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Alibaba, Baidu Slide Over 3% As Wall Street Horror Spreads To Hong Kong Stocks: Report Sparks Fears Of US-China Tensions Over Taiwan

Hong Kong shares plunged on Wednesday, taking cues from a heavy sell-off on Wall Street triggered by higher-than-expected U.S. inflation for August. Shares of Alibaba, Baidu, and JD.com fell over 3%, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index losing over 2.3%.

Benzinga

Exclusive-Taiwan hosts dozens of foreign lawmakers in Washington to push China sanctions

Taiwan's de facto ambassador in Washington, Hsiao Bi-khim, hosted on Tuesday dozens of international lawmakers who back sanctions on China for aggression toward the island, a show of support for Taipei amid military pressure from Beijing.

Reuters

Exclusive-U.S. weighs China sanctions to deter Taiwan action, Taiwan presses EU

The United States is considering options for a sanctions package against China to deter it from invading Taiwan, with the European Union coming under diplomatic pressure from Taipei to do the same, according to sources familiar with the discussions.

Reuters

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Biden administration talking with Congress about Taiwan security bill -White House

The Biden administration is talking with lawmakers on Capitol Hill about Taiwan security legislation, the White House said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Taiwan, US struggle over differences on weapons to counter China

Washington is likely to send Taiwan more weapons in coming years to counter China — if the two sides can agree on which arms are needed.

Roll Call

Putin and Xi to discuss Ukraine and Taiwan, Kremlin says

Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping will discuss Ukraine and Taiwan at a meeting in Uzbekistan on Thursday which the Kremlin said would hold "special significance" given the geopolitical situation.

Reuters

US, Taiwan grapple with key differences in debate over deterring China

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The example from Ukraine of how a smaller but highly motivated country can resist an invasion by a much larger and better-armed military — if equipped with the right weapons, training and battlefield strategy — has U.S. lawmakers eagerly searching for ways to apply lessons learned from…

Tribune News Service

Taiwan says new Lithuanian office in Taipei begins operations

Lithuania's new representative office in Taiwan has already effectively begun operations though its physical location is still being fitted out, a senior Taiwanese diplomat said on Tuesday.

Reuters

TNL Media Group Announces the Acquisition of iCook, Symbolizing Their Entry Into E-commerce as Well as a Giant Addition to the Group’s App and Paid Subscription Business

TNL Media Group officially announces their acquisition of the leading food and recipe lifestyle media iCook. Besides increased readership scale and new products that can be offered to readers, this acquisition symbolizes a crucial next step to rapidly expand the group’s existing paid subscription business and enter e-commerce services.

The News Lens

US, Taiwan grapple with key differences in debate over deterring China - Roll Call

Officials in Washington and Taipei have differences on how to deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan as tensions heat up.

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Reuters

Taiwan says two Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line

Two Chinese aircraft on Monday crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, which normally serves as an unofficial barrier between the two sides, Taiwan's defence ministry said, as Beijing continues its military manoeuvres near the island.

The Hindu

‘Very strong’ Typhoon Muifa approaches Japan southern islands, officials issue warning

According to Japan Meteorological Agency, Muifa is expected to maintain its strength and hit Ishigaki island, near Taiwan, on September 12

The Independent UK

China legislator criticizes sanctions on visit to Russia

Chinese state media say the country's top legislator decried sanctions against Russia during a recent visit to the country

Reuters

Okinawa voters expected to turn backs on central govt despite China threat

Voters in Okinawa are expected to re-elect their opposition-backed governor on Sunday, turning their backs on Japan's central government and national ruling party despite being on the front lines should conflict with China erupt over Taiwan.

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Taiwan says 17 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line

Seventeen Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, which normally serves as an unofficial barrier between the two sides, on Saturday, Taiwan's defence ministry said, as Beijing continues its military activities near the island.

Reuters

Taiwan representative will attend Abe state funeral, foreign ministry says

A representative from Taiwan will attend the state funeral of slain former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe this month, but is still discussing whom to send, the Taiwanese foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Reuters

Taiwan confident it can sign 'high standard' U.S. trade deal

Taiwan is confident it can sign a "high standard" trade deal with the United States under a new framework, President Tsai Ing-wen told a visiting group of U.S. lawmakers on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Another US congressional delegation in Taiwan amid tensions

Another U.S. congressional delegation is visiting Taiwan as tensions remain high with China over its claims to the self-governed island

ABC News

Amid China's military and diplomatic isolation, Taiwan turns to films and games to reconnect with the world

For years, Beijing has tried to isolate Taiwan from the world through military threats and dollar diplomacy, but the self-governed island is finding ways to reconnect with the world.

Reuters

Latest U.S. lawmaker delegation arrives in Taiwan

A delegation of U.S. lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday on a previously unannounced trip, the latest group of senior officials from the country to visit the island and defy Beijing, which has reacted with anger to such exchanges.

The News Lens

Taiwan: French Lawmakers Arrive Amid Escalating Tensions

It’s the fourth visit by French lawmakers to Taiwan in the past 12 months.

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