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Let’s Stop Calling Taiwan a “Digital Democracy” (And Start Telling Better Digital Stories)

If we focus only on the tech itself and its impressive uses, we risk leaving most citizens feeling like they have no voice in the matter.

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Taiwan says it cannot afford new U.S. anti-submarine helicopters

Taiwan signalled on Thursday that it had abandoned a plan to buy advanced new anti-submarine warfare helicopters from the United States, saying they were too expensive.

Reuters

Asia falls in love with Thai Boys Love

Buoyed by the openness of the LGBT community, Thailand's "Boys Love" (BL) movies and series have been well received in the local market and are considered promising export products that can draw lucrative revenue streams and foster business opportunities in other areas, including tourism.

Bangkok Post

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East Asia: Where are America's red lines?

Global geopolitical attention remains focused on the war in Ukraine. But a significant shift, potentially even more serious in the long run than Russia's invasion of its neighbor, seems to be occurring in East Asia as a result of President Vladimir Putin's war.

Bangkok Post

EyePoint, Expands Pact With Betta Pharma For EYP-1901 In China, Posts Deeper Q1 Loss

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:EYPT) executed a license agreement with Betta Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd to develop and commercialize EYP-1901 in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. This agreement expands the collaboration between EyePoint and Equinox Sciences, LLC, a Betta Pharmaceuticals affiliate established in February 2020. EyePoint will retain global ophthalmic rights for EYP-1901 in the…

Benzinga

Australia lags behind New Zealand, Taiwan and Timor-Leste on World Press Freedom Index

Reporters Without Borders describes press freedom in Australia as "fragile", citing a high concentration of media ownership and growing political threats.

ABC News

Taiwan cracks down on China poaching tech talent

Taipei is ramping up efforts to stem brain drain in semiconductor industry as officials warn of a ‘red supply chain’.

Al Jazeera

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Russia sanctions: Mercedes-Benz and L’Oreal join firms severing ties over Ukraine invasion - see full list

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

The Independent UK

Taiwan cuts COVID quarantine for arrivals even as cases rise

Taiwan announced on Tuesday it was cutting to seven days from 10 mandatory quarantine for all arrivals, its latest relaxation of the rules to try to live with COVID-19 and resume normal life even as the number of domestic infections spikes.

Reuters

Taiwan flags risk of Stinger missile delays, says pressing U.S

Taiwan's Defence Ministry on Tuesday said deliveries of shoulder-fired Stinger anti-aircraft missiles could be delayed, saying they were pressing the United States to deliver on schedule as the war in Ukraine pressures supplies.

Reuters

Conversations through art

Following Jim Thompson Art Center's Cold War exhibition series "Shadow Dancing: Where Can We Find a Silver Lining In Challenging Times?" is a second chapter, which depicts the socio-political, economic and cultural scenario of Taiwan and Thailand in the post-World War II period.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan considers alternatives after U.S. informs of howitzer delay

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said on Monday it was considering alternative weapons options after the United States informed it that the delivery of an artillery system would be delayed due to a "crowded" production line.

Reuters

Taiwan will not 'cruelly' lock down like China: premier

Taiwan will not act "as cruelly as China" in imposing lockdowns, its premier said Sunday, despite surging coronavirus infection numbers.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan calls China's COVID lockdowns 'cruel', says won't follow its steps

China's lockdowns to control the spread of COVID-19 are "cruel" and Taiwan will not follow suit, Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Sunday.

Reuters

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Analysis-Russia's Ukrainian quagmire providing tough lessons for China

From countering a Western "information war" during a Taiwan conflict to using "shock and awe" to swiftly subdue the island's forces, Chinese strategists are soaking up lessons from Russia's Ukrainian quagmire, diplomats, scholars and analysts say.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Taiwan Faces Largest COVID-19 Outbreak Yet

Taiwan, which had been living mostly free of COVID-19, is now facing its worst outbreak since the beginning of the pandemic with over 11,000 new cases reported Thursday. Cases have been on the upswing since late March.

The Independent UK

Taiwan faces largest COVID-19 outbreak yet

Taiwan had been living mostly free of COVID-19 until this month

Al Jazeera

US Congress passes law to help Taiwan regain WHO status

The bill passed with unanimous support and is expected to be signed into law by US President Joe Biden.

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Al Jazeera

Civil defence is trending in Taiwan after Ukraine war

Taiwanese know how to prepare for natural disasters, but now some want to equip themselves for war.

Al Jazeera

Once bound by trade, China-EU honeymoon sours over Ukraine war

China’s support for Russia has forced the bloc to reassess relationship that has long been centred on economics.

Reuters

Bill to help Taiwan regain WHO status passes Congress, sent to Biden for signature

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation on Wednesday calling on the State Department to submit a plan to help Taiwan regain its observer status at the World Health Organization, seeking to boost the island as it faces pressure from China.

Reuters

UK's Truss tells China its rise depends on playing by the rules

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Wednesday warned China that failure to play by global rules would cut short its rise as a superpower, and said the West should ensure that Taiwan can defend itself.

Al Jazeera

China angered as US sends destroyer through Taiwan Strait

USS Sampson conducted a monthly patrol of the strait, which the US regards as international waters.

The Independent UK

China says US hyped sailing of Navy warship in Taiwan Strait

China has protested against the sailing of a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer through the Taiwan Strait, accusing the American side of hyping the maneuver

Reuters

Taiwan says Ukraine conflict will inform this year's military drills

Taiwan's main military drills this year will draw on the experiences of the war in Ukraine, focusing on asymmetric and cognitive warfare as well as use of reserves as it practices fighting off a Chinese attack, a top officer said on Wednesday.

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