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Taiwan considers extending 4-month military conscription

Taiwan’s Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng says the government is considering extending its four-month compulsory military service amid concerns about the self-governing island democracy’s tensions with China, which have been underscored by Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Taiwan weighs extending compulsory military service beyond 4 months

Taiwan is considering extending compulsory military service beyond four months, Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Wednesday, as the war in Ukraine renewed discussion about how best to respond to China's military pressure.

Reuters

Data Analytics Vital for Understanding Asian Video Streaming Market

Overview of Taiwan’s VOD market in 2021 Q3, YouTube continues to be the leading platform, reaching approximately 15 million viewers per month. The audience profile of online video is about half male and half female, and more than half are over 45 years old.

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Ukraine: lessons for Taiwan, and for China too

Almost a month in, China is still being extremely coy about its attitude towards the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The regime is acutely aware that there are many parallels between the Russian-Ukrainian relationship and the Chinese-Taiwanese one, and that the Russian attempt to conquer Ukraine is failing, or at least…

Bangkok Post

Strong quakes shake Taiwan, no damage reported

Buildings shook in Taipei early on Wednesday morning as two earthquakes in quick succession, the strongest with a magnitude of 6.6, struck southeastern Taiwan, but there were no immediate reports of damage.

Reuters

‘A blatant lie’: China and Taiwan fight for credit over rescue of sailors lost at sea for 29 days

Both governments are claiming responsibility for rescue of nine Papua New Guinean nationals last month

The Guardian - AU

What Pompeo’s Visit to Taiwan Indicates

While Mike Pompeo called for formal recognition of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on his recent trip, the Biden Administration will remain cautious and keep its options open.

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Marshall Islands says 'strongly committed' to Taiwan ties

The president of the Marshall Islands pledged firm commitment to ties with Taiwan on Tuesday, offering his support at a time when Taiwan is facing increased diplomatic pressure from Beijing.

Reuters

Doyle McManus: Ukraine’s resistance offers a useful lesson to Taiwan

WASHINGTON — Russia’s war in Ukraine has taught the world’s autocrats some useful lessons:

Los Angeles Times

As global brands shun Russia, Asian firms sit out controversy

Different government policies and public perceptions fuel reluctance to follow Western-led corporate exodus, experts say

Al Jazeera

Morning Digest | India, Japan set investment target of $42 billion in next five years; Biden, Xi trade warnings on Ukraine, Taiwan, and more

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The Hindu

Chinese military says U.S. destroyer's passage through Taiwan Strait 'provocative'

The U.S. destroyer Ralph Johnson's sail-through of the Taiwan Strait on March 17 was a "provocative" act by the United States and sent the wrong signals to pro-Taiwan independence forces, the Chinese military said on Saturday.

Reuters

Joe Biden warns Xi Jinping of ‘consequences’ if China backs Russia

Leaders spoke for nearly two hours but Biden did not make any direct requests to Xi to persuade Putin to end the attack

The Guardian - US

Xi says improper handling of Taiwan issues will hit China-U.S. ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping told his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden on Friday that the Taiwan issue needs to be handled properly to avoid a negative impact on Sino-U.S. relations, according to Chinese media.

Reuters

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The one story you’ve got to know about Taiwanese great ‘Mr. Lu,’ who died at 85

Lu Liang-huan, who helped put Taiwanese golf on the map and was known to golf fans as Mr. Lu, died on March 15.

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3 Hard-Hit Mega-Cap Stocks to Buy on the Dip: Visa, Taiwan Semiconductor, and Oracle

The stock market has stumbled dramatically due to record-high inflation, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, surging volatility, and the Fed’s hawkish stance. But the market downturn has created opportunities for long-term investors to buy quality mega-cap stocks Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), Visa (V), and Oracle (ORCL) at reasonable prices. So, read on.

Benzinga

Taiwan's Leading Crypto Operator Weighs Nasdaq IPO

Taiwan’s largest cryptocurrency exchange operator, MaiCoin Group explored a Nasdaq initial public offering within two years, Bloomberg reports. Taiwan’s lightly regulated crypto market could be a selling point for MaiCoin. Apart from its mobile app, MaiCoin clients in Taiwan can process trading orders at Seven-Eleven and Hi-Life stores. MaiCoin completed a Series C…

The Independent UK

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

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

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Chinese carrier sails through Taiwan Strait hours before Biden-Xi call

A Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Friday, Taiwan's Defence Ministry said, just hours before the Chinese and U.S. presidents were due to talk.

Al Jazeera

US, China discuss Russia as Biden and Xi hold call

US says Beijing has ‘responsibility to use influence with Putin’ as toll mounts from Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Hindu

Bubble tea expands its market in Thiruvananthapuram

The Kerala capital has many cafes selling the Taiwanese drink with tapioca pearls

The Independent UK

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

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

Benzinga

Global Efforts To Reduce Semiconductor Dependence Will Further Exacerbate Crisis: Bloomberg

Growing efforts from the U.S. and Europe to consolidate their semiconductor supply chains to compete with China could backfire due to the political strings attached to the aid, Bloomberg reports. The downside includes insufficient and ill-timed government aid and different parts of the world striving to secure supplies while championing domestic…

The Independent UK

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

Fast food, sporting fixtures and music tours targeted by worldwide boycott of Russia

Reuters

China says Taiwan 'taking advantage' of Ukraine as island sends more aid

China's government on Wednesday lambasted Taiwan's humanitarian aid for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia as "taking advantage of other's difficulties" after the island announced it was sending more funds donated by the public for refugees.

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