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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.

Reuters

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

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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.

Reuters

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

The Independent UK

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.

ABC News

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.

Reuters

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Taiwan: French Lawmakers Arrive Amid Escalating Tensions

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

The News Lens

Taiwan military shows off its mettle with latest combat drills

Tanks pounded targets and fighter jets roared overhead on Wednesday as Taiwan's military carried out its latest combat drills after weeks of sabre-rattling by giant neighbour China.

Reuters

China using ‘cognitive warfare’ to intimidate Taiwan, says president Tsai

Tsai says in addition to intrusions by drones and aircraft, Beijing uses ‘false information to create disturbance in minds of people’

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan’s Economic Slowdown (Part 1): Taiwan’s Wages Are Growing Too Slowly to Allow Profits Grow

Taiwan’s issue isn’t that consumer prices are growing too quickly. It’s that wages are growing too slowly.

The News Lens

Five French MPs to visit Taiwan in first major European delegation since explosive Pelosi trip

Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen says military’s combat skills have become ‘more mature’

The Independent UK

French parliamentary delegation to visit Taiwan as China sends military drone

A delegation of five French parliamentarians is expected this week in Taiwan, against a background of heightened tensions with mainland China.

Radio France Internationale

Taiwan leader cites threat of Chinese 'cognitive warfare'

Taiwan's president says China is conducting “cognitive warfare" against the self-ruled island by spreading misinformation in addition to its regular incursions into nearby waters and airspace

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Chinese ambassador would ‘love’ to see Anthony Albanese meet Xi Jinping without preconditions

Xiao Qian says Canberra and Beijing have ‘good momentum but we need to keep the momentum’

Reuters

French and U.S. lawmakers to visit Taiwan this week

A delegation of five French lawmakers and another group from the U.S. Congress will visit Taiwan this week, in a show of support for the island amid rising tensions with China, officials and sources said.

Reuters

Taiwan says three Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line

Three Chinese fighter jets crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, which normally acts as an unofficial barrier between the two sides, on Tuesday, Taiwan's defence ministry said, as China continues its military activities near the island.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Taiwan Says Chinese Military Drone Entered Air Defense Zone

Taiwan said a Chinese military reconnaissance drone entered its air defense zone on Monday, the latest incursion as relations between the two neighbors remain tense. The drone, identified by Taipei's defense ministry as a BZK-007 vehicle, crossed into the southwest corner of the island's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) along…

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China drills improved Taiwan's combat abilities, President Tsai says

The combat skills of Taiwan's military are now "more mature" and it is better able to fight thanks to having to repeatedly scramble to see off Chinese forces during their recent drills, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

Rescuers search for missing after earthquake in China’s Sichuan

At least 65 people killed and hundreds remain stranded or missing following 6.8 magnitude earthquake, media reported.

Reuters

Taiwan president expresses condolences to China for Sichuan earthquake

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen offered her sympathy to China on Tuesday after an earthquake in Sichuan province and expressed her condolences to those who died and their families, the presidential office said.

The Hindu

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Taiwan to resume visa-free travel but keep quarantine for now

Taiwan will resume visa-free entry for travellers from countries it currently shares diplomatic ties with but will maintain a three-day quarantine requirement as the island takes halting steps toward easing its Covid-restrictions.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China joins Russia drills to divert attention from Taiwan

SHENYANG/NEW DELHI -- China has dispatched its army, navy and air force to take part in Russia's large-scale Vostok 2022 military exercises in hopes of diverting U.S. and Japan attention to the Sea of Japan, and away from Taiwan-related issues.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Singapore’s Foreign Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Russian-Ukrainian Crisis Threatens World Order

Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said that the Russian attack on Ukraine was a “great threat to the world order,” warning at the same time against the US-Chinese tension over Taiwan. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Balakrishnan stressed that the continuation of the Russian attack on Ukraine constituted a…

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