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Is Australia in danger of becoming the US's 'deputy sheriff' in the South China Sea?

Recent comments by Defence Minister Richard Marles about Australia, China and the international law of the sea raise the spectre of Australia acting as an Indo-Pacific “deputy sheriff” for the United States, enforcing the rules-based international order.

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Analysis-China's navy begins to erase imaginary Taiwan Strait median line

For nearly 70 years an imagined line running down the Taiwan Strait between Taiwan and China has helped keep the peace but the so-called median line is looking increasingly meaningless as China's modernised navy asserts its strength.

Reuters

Should You Buy These 3 Chip Stocks After Semiconductor Selloff?

While the supply shortage is yet to be eased measurably, the semiconductor industry is now facing a demand crisis due to a sharp decline in consumer spending. The broader semiconductor industry has witnessed a sell-off lately on fears over the possible continuation of aggressive rate hikes, a global recession, and…

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Spike in China tensions won't change U.S. Taiwan weapons policy, for now -sources

China's aggressive military drills around Taiwan in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit put Washington on edge, but not enough to spur an immediate sharp increase in weapons sales to the island, sources told Reuters.

Reuters

US senator visits Taiwan amid high tensions with China

A U.S. senator has arrived in Taiwan, in the second visit by members of Congress since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip earlier this month sharply raised tensions with China

The Independent UK

US Senator Arrives in Taiwan, Defying Angry Beijing

A US senator who sits on the Senate's Commerce and Armed Services Committees arrived in Taiwan on Thursday, the third such visit this month and defying pressure from Beijing for such trips not to take place. China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory against the strong objections of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S. Senator Blackburn arrives in Taiwan - live TV footage

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn arrived in Taiwan's capital Taipei on Thursday on board a U.S. military aircraft, live television footage from the downtown Songshan airport showed.

Reuters

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U.S. senator arrives in Taiwan, defying angry Beijing

A U.S. lawmaker on the Senate Commerce and Armed Services committees arrived in Taiwan on Thursday on the third visit by a U.S. dignitary this month, defying pressure from Beijing to halt the trips.

Reuters

Taiwan aims for big rise in defence spending amid escalating China tension

Taiwan proposed on Thursday $19 billion in defence spending for next year, a double-digit increase on 2022 that includes funds for new fighter jets, weeks after China staged large-scale military exercises around the island it views as its territory.

Reuters

Taiwan opposition politician takes war games concerns to China

A senior member of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), has told a top Chinese official of Taiwanese people's concerns about Beijing's war games near the island, in what the party described as "frank" talks.

Reuters

Taiwan to deploy drone defence systems after rock-throwing video emerges

Taiwan will next year begin deploying drone defence systems on its offshore islands, the defence ministry said, after footage emerged of Taiwanese soldiers throwing stones at a Chinese drone that buzzed a guard post near China's coast.

Reuters

Canada says lawmakers' Taiwan trip is no pretext for Chinese aggression

China should not use a planned visit to Taiwan by Canadian lawmakers as pretext for either military or economic aggression, a spokesperson for Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Phittayaporn sets up Ratchanok clash

Thailand's Phittayaporn Chaiwan defeated Taiwan's Pai Yu-po 21-18, 21-13 in the opening round of the BWF World Championships in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan says five Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line

Taiwan's defence ministry said 20 Chinese aircraft and four Chinese ships were detected operating around Taiwan on Tuesday, including five aircraft that crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, as Beijing continued military activities near the island.

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US Senior Official Visits Taiwan Despite Warnings from China

Indiana’s Republican governor became the latest US lawmaker to lead a delegation to Taiwan following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip earlier in August that sparked condemnation and military threats from China. Gov. Eric Holcomb met with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday, as part of a four-day visit to Taiwan…

Reuters

Taiwan president warns of heavy price to pay for an invasion

A heavy price would be paid for invading or trying to invade Taiwan and it would be condemned by the international community, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Taiwan's Tsai says resolve in self-defense cannot be shaken

Taiwan’s president invoked an armed conflict from 1958 as an example of the island’s resolve to defend itself as she met with more foreign visitors amid the highest tensions with China in decades

The Guardian - AU

Hundreds of Taiwanese trafficked to Cambodia and held captive by telecom scam gangs

Police forces in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Vietnam have launched major operations to rescue their citizens and shut down trafficking syndicates

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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.

The News Lens

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.

The Independent UK

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

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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.

Reuters

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.

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