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Looking for a boost, Taiwan’s oldest political party turns to the great-grandson of Chiang Kai-shek

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Between internal strife, muddled campaign messages and a stance on China that has become a political liability, Taiwan’s oldest political party is deep in existential crisis.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 25, 2022

Faced with threat from mainland China, Taiwan holds its breath

After decades of threats from mainland China, tensions over Taiwan are arguably higher than at any time since 1949. As Chinese President Xi Jinping considers the use of force to invade the island and steps up military preparations, the threat of war hangs over 23 million Taiwanese citizens. FRANCE 24's…

France 24 · Nov 25, 2022

Working under candlelight: Kyiv journalists continue war reporting despite power outages

IN THE PAPERS - Friday, November 25: Journalists working at the Kyiv Independent document life under power outages caused by Russian missile strikes and vow to continue their work. Also, we look ahead to important local elections in Taiwan, the first since China's military escalation there. Cartoonists give us their…

France 24 · Nov 25, 2022

Politicians flaunt 'lucky veggies' on Taiwan's campaign trail

TAIPEI: Many politicians might hope for a picture-perfect moment with a voter's baby to boost their poll numbers, but in Taiwan vegetables are the kings of the campaign trail.

Bangkok Post · Nov 24, 2022

The world's two biggest emitters are coming together on climate — what can we expect from China-US talks?

The US and China have resumed discussions on climate change, but experts say the future is uncertain and the dialogue fragile.

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

Xi Jinping's 'unscripted' moments at G20, Apec

President Xi Jinping's unscripted moments during the summits in Southeast Asia last week offered rare insights into the country's most powerful leader in decades and reassurances about his post-pandemic diplomacy.

Bangkok Post · Nov 23, 2022

Taiwan says it sees less Chinese interference ahead of elections

Taiwan is seeing less Chinese interference ahead of its local elections, possibly due to China's own domestic problems and its efforts to improve its international image, Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Nov 23, 2022

5 ways for Canada to tackle Chinese interference after the Trudeau-Xi showdown

In April 2021, Conservative MP Kenny Chiu was so concerned about potential Chinese interference in Canada’s political system that he proposed a Foreign Influence Registry Act similar to those in the United States and Australia. The act requires anyone acting on behalf of foreign interests to be publicly identified.

The Conversation · Nov 22, 2022

1 Chip Stock Warren Buffett Just Bought

Warren Buffet recently purchased shares of chip giant Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) worth more than $4 billion. The company enjoys a leadership position in the field of advanced semiconductors. However, is it well-positioned to survive the economic and industry-specific challenges now? Read on to find out….

StockNews.com · Nov 22, 2022

US and Chinese defense chiefs meet amid strained relations

The defense chiefs of the United States and China have held talks on the sidelines of a regional meeting in Cambodia to discuss strained bilateral relations and regional and global security issues

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022