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Taiwan’s president calls for unity against Chinese disinformation before elections

Tsai Ing-wen compares China’s ‘bullying’ to Russian invasion of Ukraine on de facto national day

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2022

Taiwan’s Tsai says can be ‘no compromise’ on democracy or freedom

Speaking on the island’s national day, president says the people of Taiwan have developed their own sense of identity.

Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2022

Taiwan Says War with China ‘Absolutely’ Not an Option

War between Taiwan and China is "absolutely not an option", Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday, as she reiterated her willingness to talk to Beijing and also pledged to boost the island's defenses including with precision missiles. Democratic Taiwan, which China claims as its territory, has come under increasing…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 10, 2022

Taiwan says war with China 'absolutely' not an option, but bolstering defences

War between Taiwan and China is "absolutely not an option", Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday, as she reiterated her willingness to talk to Beijing and also pledged to boost the island's defences including with precision missiles.

Reuters · Oct 10, 2022

Taiwan politicians dismiss Elon Musk’s ‘ill-informed and belittling’ China comments

Musk, the world’s richest person, suggested giving China some control over the island to resolve the cross-strait dispute

The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2022

Chinese celebs push One China messaging

The Chinese government has a new ally when it comes to pushing its official line on Taiwan: celebrities

Salon · Oct 10, 2022

Taiwan's president to unveil economic policies, reaffirm democratic ties in National Day speech

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will pledge to strengthen the island’s economy and deepen ties with democratic allies in a National Day speech on Monday, amid the risk of a global recession and after unprecedented military drills by China.

Tribune News Service · Oct 9, 2022

The fate of chips will determine the fate of nations

Every major economic superpower is using its money and its best minds to win this silicon battle

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2022

Musk thanked by Chinese ambassador, reprimanded by Taiwanese diplomat over Taiwan plan

China's ambassador to the United States thanked Elon Musk for proposing a special administration zone for Taiwan, while Taiwan's de facto ambassador to Washington reprimanded the billionaire saying its "freedom and democracy are not for sale."

Reuters · Oct 9, 2022

Taiwan president to pledge to bolster combat power as China tensions rise

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will pledge to bolster the island's combat power and determination to improve its defences in a major speech on Monday, at a time when tensions with China have risen dramatically.

Reuters · Oct 9, 2022