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Taiwan warns China of 'heavy price' for invasion on battle anniversary

Taiwan is determined to defend itself and invaders will incur a "heavy price", President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday on the anniversary of a confrontation six decade ago in which Taiwanese forces beat back Chinese attackers.

Reuters

The Real Problem With Taiwan’s Plagiarism Scandals

The focus on educational background in Taiwan’s electoral politics closes paths to office for the many without the power or money to gain degrees from elite institutions — illicitly or not.

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3 Stocks to Help You Grow the Nest Egg

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed the last week lower, ending the four-week winning streak on concerns over the hawkish Fed and weak economic data of some of the influential countries. However, investors should consider fundamentally sound growth stocks The Kroger (KR), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and Taiwan Semiconductor…

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China lodges 'stern representation' over U.S. state governor's Taiwan visit

China on Monday lodged a "stern representation" over the visit of the governor of the U.S. state of Indiana to Taiwan, its foreign ministry said in a statement.

Reuters

Indiana governor in Taiwan following high-profile US visits

Indiana’s Republican governor has begun a visit to Taiwan, following two recent high-profile visits by U.S. politicians that drew China’s ire and Chinese military drills

The Independent UK

Taiwanese Manufacturer SYM Releases New MMBCU Scooter

Taiwanese motorcycle manufacturer SYM introduces the new MMBCU scooter. For now, it’s available only in the Taiwanese and Chinese market.

RideApart

Taiwan touts 'democracy chips' in meeting with U.S. state governor

Taiwan wants to ensure its partners have reliable supplies of semiconductors, or "democracy chips", President Tsai Ing-wen told the governor of the U.S. state of Indiana on Monday, saying China's threats mean fellow democracies have to cooperate.

Reuters

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Push to reconvene inquiry into Holgate dismissal – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Conflict in the South China Sea threatens 90% of Australia's fuel imports: study

China’s sabre-rattling around Taiwan underlines the need for Australia to be prepared for conflict in the South China Sea.

The Conversation

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1,000 long-range missiles eyed for 'counterattack capability'

The government is looking to possess more than 1,000 long-range cruise missiles, according to sources. With a Taiwan contingency in mind, the government intends to deploy the missiles mainly from Kyushu to the Nansei island chain.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Indiana governor latest U.S. official to visit Taiwan amid China tensions

The governor of Indiana arrived in Taipei on Sunday, becoming the latest U.S. official to visit Taiwan and defying pressure from China for such trips not to happen.

Reuters

Taiwan: 5 Chinese Aircraft Crossed Taiwan Strait Median Line

Taiwan's defense ministry said 12 Chinese aircraft and five Chinese ships were detected operating around Taiwan on Sunday, including five aircraft that crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, as Beijing continued military activities near the island. China has been carrying out drills near Taiwan, which it claims as Chinese territory…

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Taiwan says five Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line

Taiwan's defence ministry said 12 Chinese aircraft and five Chinese ships were detected operating around Taiwan on Sunday, including five aircraft that crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, as Beijing continued military activities near the island.

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The Independent UK

Xi Jinping asked Biden to stop Nancy Pelosi from visiting Taiwan, report says

Ahead of Pelosi’s visit earlier this month, Beijing had issued repeated warnings and threatened serious consequences

The Guardian - UK

Letters: we praise Salman Rushdie now. Why not then?

The attack on the author of The Satanic Verses has been universally condemned. It has not always been thus

Reuters

Taiwan says China continuing military activities nearby

Taiwan's defence ministry said 17 Chinese aircraft and five Chinese ships were detected operating around Taiwan on Saturday as Beijing continued military activities near the island.

The Orange County Register

Accused Southern California church shooter pleads not guilty

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A 68-year-old Las Vegas man pleaded not guilty on Friday to killing a doctor and wounding five other people during a shooting rampage at a Laguna Woods church that authorities allege was driven by a long-running hatred of Taiwanese people.

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Bangkok Post

Why Taiwan matters to the democratic world

US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's headline-generating visit to Taipei has reminded the world how much Taiwan matters to China. But Taiwan also should matter to the democratic world.

The Guardian - UK

Putin and Xi ‘could meet in September’ at summit in Samarkand

Wall Street Journal suggests Russian and Chinese leaders could hold discussions in Uzbek city

The Independent UK

Taiwan seeks to free citizens lured to Cambodia by scammers

Taiwan is seeking to free more than 300 of its citizens lured to Cambodia by crime groups

Reuters

Taiwan says China continuing military activities nearby

Taiwan's defence ministry said 17 Chinese aircraft and six Chinese ships were detected operating around Taiwan on Friday as Beijing continued military activities near the island.

Tribune News Service

Martin Schram: The Putinization of President Xi

In this broiling summer, when we are shaken by threats that could shatter our most globally revered national monument — America’s cherished democracy — a menacing development suddenly occurred half-a-world away.

Reuters

China stands by sanctions on Lithuanian official after Taiwan visit

China said on Friday its sanctions on Lithuania's deputy transport minister were an appropriate and reasonable response to her recent visit to Taiwan.

Reuters

U.S. Air Force secretary: China's actions around Taiwan increase risk

U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said on Friday that China's actions around Taiwan increase the level of risk and he hoped that China's behaviour returns to the norms that were established before.

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