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Taiwan to receive first doses of Novavax COVID vaccine this week

Taiwan will take delivery of its first doses of the Novavax Inc COVID-19 vaccine this week, received under the COVAX sharing scheme, the government said on Wednesday.

Reuters

The Many Faces of the Hokkien-language Internet

Online content distinctly aimed at promoting Taiwanese Hokkien within Taiwan abounds, but there is also a wide range of content created by communities interested in Hokkien, spoken in different varieties from East Asia, Southeast Asia, to North America.

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'Australian PM warns China to learn from Putin’s mistakes'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned the Chinese government to learn the lessons of Russia’s “strategic failure” in Ukraine, as he heads to Europe for a meeting of Nato leaders.

The Times of India

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U.S. says Taiwan Strait flight shows commitment to open Indo-Pacific

A U.S. Navy aircraft's flight through the Taiwan Strait last week demonstrated a U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, the U.S. military said on Tuesday, after China complained it endangered peace and stability.

Reuters

South Korea would expect U.S. to intervene if China invades Taiwan, official says

"We probably take for granted that if China attacks Taiwan, the U.S. will engage."

Axios

TSMC opens development center in Tsukuba

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has opened a state-of-the-art semiconductor technology development center in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Tuvalu minister pulls out of UN ocean conference after China blocks its Taiwanese delegates - media

The foreign minister of Tuvalu pulled out of the United Nations Ocean Conference opening in Portugal on Monday after China blocked the participation of three Taiwanese included in the tiny Pacific island nation's delegation list, according to Radio New Zealand.

Reuters

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Taiwan, United States to hold trade talks on Monday

Taiwan and the United States will hold trade talks on Monday under a newly agreed framework, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative said.

Reuters

Taiwan vice president has back surgery for herniated discs

Taiwan Vice President William Lai had surgery for herniated discs on his spine on Sunday after complaining of acute lower back pain, which went successfully and he is expected to be out of bed and walking by the evening, the presidential office said.

Reuters

Chinese military: US plane in Taiwan Strait endangered peace

SHANGHAI: China's military said on Saturday that the recent fly through of a United States maritime plane through the Taiwan Strait deliberately disrupted the regional situation and endangered peace and stability.

Bangkok Post

As China shuts out the world, internet access from abroad gets harder too

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Most internet users trying to get past China's Great Firewall search for a cyber tunnel that will take them outside censorship restrictions to the wider web. But Vincent Brussee is looking for a way in, so he can better glimpse what life is like under the Communist…

Los Angeles Times

Beijing Is Still Playing the Long Game on Taiwan

Why China Isn’t Poised to Invade

Foreign Affairs

Hong Kongers reflect on Taiwan, an imperfect exile

Coming to Taiwan was a logical step for Lam Wing-kee, a Hong Kong bookstore owner who was held by police in China for five months for selling sensitive books about the Communist Party

The Independent UK

Taiwan donates $1 million for Afghan quake relief efforts

Taiwan will donate $1 million to Afghan earthquake relief efforts in response to a call from the United Nations and others for humanitarian assistance, the government said late on Thursday.

Reuters

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Still Waiting for Justice: A Queer Christian’s Reflection for Pride Month

SueAnn Shiah, a Taiwanese American Queer Christian, offers a Pride Month reflection on accountability and abolition.

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5 Falling Stocks That Are Still Top Rated

The major stock market indexes have tumbled over fears of aggressive interest rate hikes by the Fed to control the multi-decade high inflation and an imminent recession. This market correction has led to shares of many economically-vital companies losing significantly. Shell (SHEL), Cheniere Energy (LNG), QUALCOMM (QCOM), AT&T (T), and…

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A Gotad Picnic With Ifugaos Living in Taiwan

Ifugao Filipinos recently gathered in Taipei to celebrate Gotad, a holiday of thanksgiving. The occasion was day of respite for mostly blue-collar and domestic workers. “Our goal is to help one another in physical, spiritual, and monetary help,” organizer Barbie Bren Dulnuan said.

The Guardian - AU

Neither citizens nor foreigners: Hongkongers struggle to adapt to life in Taiwan

Language and cultural differences confronting refugees are compounded by an administrative limbo and lack of support in their new home

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From Folk Hero to Video Game Character: ‘The Legend of Tianding’

Based on a Taiwanese folk hero, ‘The Legend of Tianding’ is a game with stunning period aesthetics, engrossing action, and political relevance.

Benzinga

Former Google CEO: How The US Can Offset Semiconductor Dependency, Bolster National Security

Reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE: TSM), which manufactures 92% of the world's all advanced chips, puts the national security of the U.S. at risk, according to Eric Schmidt, former chief executive officer of Alphabet Inc.

Reuters

Taiwan scrambles jets to warn away Chinese planes in its air defence zone

Taiwan scrambled jets on Tuesday to warn away 29 Chinese aircraft in its air defence zone, including bombers that flew south of the island and into the Pacific, in the latest uptick in tensions and largest incursion since late May.

Bangkok Post

Last suspect in Taiwan murders surrenders

The third and final suspect in the slaying of a Thai couple in Taiwan surrendered to Crime Suppression Division police at his hometown in Chiang Rai province on Tuesday, ending an intensive manhunt.

Reuters

Earthquake felt in Taiwan's capital

An earthquake briefly shook buildings in Taiwan's capital Taipei on Monday though there were no immediate reports of any damage.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan murder 'accomplice' arrested

An alleged accomplice in the murder of a Thai couple in Taiwan was arrested on Sunday afternoon, a police source said.

The Independent UK

Russia sanctions: Which brands are severing ties over Ukraine invasion?

Banks, businesses, oligarchs, politicians and military leaders all targeted with harsh economic penalties by Western democracies as punishment for Vladimir Putin’s actions

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