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Taiwan vice president makes rare Japan visit to pay respects to Abe - official media

Taiwan Vice President William Lai became the most senior Taiwan official to visit Japan in five decades by travelling to Tokyo on Monday to offer condolences after the killing of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the official Central News Agency reported.

Reuters

Solomon Islands' pact with China made international headlines, but one island — led by one man — is saying no

When Solomon Islands' government switched to China, a crack in the country's foundations was wedged open.

ABC News

U.S. tells China that its support for Russia in Ukraine complicates relations

China's support for Russia's war in Ukraine is complicating U.S.-Chinese relations at an already difficult time, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Chinese counterpart.

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US, China seek to calm rising tensions on many fronts

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting his Chinese counterpart in a new effort to try to rein in or at least manage rampant hostility that has come to define recent relations between Washington and Beijing

The Independent UK

Is Taiwan going to be the next Ukraine?

Russia's brutal war on Ukraine is, most observers agree, an assault on democracy, sovereignty and human rights. For the United States and its Nato allies, the Kremlin's aggression demands a powerful response, including unprecedented economic sanctions against Russia and huge amounts of military aid to Ukraine.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan has lost a close friend, president says of Abe death

The world has lost an important leader and Taiwan has lost a friend, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday after former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died hours after he was shot while giving an election campaign speech.

Reuters

Japan’s ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shot: World reacts

The attack against Japan’s longest serving prime minister prompted shock and condemnation worldwide.

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China demands end to US-Taiwan military 'collusion'

China has demanded the U.S. cease military “collusion” with Taiwan during a virtual meeting between the joint chiefs of staff from the two sides

The Independent UK

Global reaction to killing of Japan's former PM Abe

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving leader, died on Friday after being shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election.

Reuters

Taiwan slams 'provocative' China for sending fighters across Taiwan Strait

Chinese fighter jets crossed the median line of the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Friday in what the island's government slammed as a provocation, as a senior U.S. senator visited Taipei for a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen that China condemned.

Reuters

Top US General Mark Milley speaks with Chinese counterpart

Amid Washington-Beijing tensions, military leaders discussed need to ‘responsibly manage competition’, Pentagon says.

Al Jazeera

How Does the Taiwanese Public View Efforts Against Misinformation?

Survey results have identified a crucial element in Taiwan’s fight against misinformation: the use of fact-checks.

The News Lens

MI5, FBI chiefs warn of ‘game-changing’ challenges from China

Ken McCallum and Chris Wray warn businesses that China is determined to steal their technology for competitive gain.

Al Jazeera

FBI, MI5 heads issue joint warning on China's threat to Western security

The heads of the FBI and MI5 join forces to warn that China poses the biggest long-term threat to the security of the US, the UK and their allies.

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Benzinga

Check Out What Whales Are Doing With TSM

A whale with a lot of money to spend has taken a noticeably bearish stance on Taiwan Semiconductor. Looking at options history for Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) we detected 13 strange trades.

Bangkok Post

Foreign investors drained $40 billion from emerging Asia last quarter

Some of Asia’s biggest stock and bond markets outside China are seeing greater outflows than in previous market crises, and the process may just be getting underway.

Bangkok Post

Flying Thai heads, hopping Chinese vampires draw Taiwanese crowds

Hopping vampires from China and disembodied flying heads and organs from Thailand have enticed hordes of people to an exhibition in Taiwan, scandalising religious groups who have called for the show's cancellation.

Tribune News Service

Xi Jinping’s suppression of Hong Kong democracy pushes Taiwan further from China

A year before Britain handed Hong Kong to China, then-President Jiang Zemin hailed the “one country, two systems” plan for the city as a model for the country to one day unify with Taiwan.

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The Independent UK

US watching ‘very closely’ for signs of Chinese attack on Taiwan, says general

Despite heightened tensions there are currently ‘no indications’ of an impending attack, says General Mark Milley

Reuters

Palau slams U.N. for blocking Taiwan delegates from attending Ocean Conference

A representative from the tiny Pacific nation of Palau hit out at the United Nations on Friday for not allowing Taiwanese nationals to be part of its delegation list at the Ocean Conference in Lisbon.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan PM: Hong Kong freedom, democracy 'have vanished'

Freedom and democracy have disappeared in Hong Kong, Taiwan's premier said Friday, as Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited the business hub to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its handover from Britain.

ABC News

China Daily editorial slams Anthony Albanese over Ukraine war comments hinting at Taiwan

Chinese state media hits back at the the Prime Minister's comments, declaring the chances of Australian-Chinese ties being reset are rapidly diminishing.

The News Lens

Taoyuan Mayoral Race Illustrates Hypocrisy in DPP and KMT Strategies

The Taoyuan mayoral race has featured hypocritical partisan attacks that speak to real problems in Taiwan’s democracy.

Reuters

Freedom has 'vanished', Taiwan says on Hong Kong anniversary

Freedom in Hong Kong has "vanished" and China has failed to live up to its promises of 50 years without change, Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Friday, the 25th anniversary of the city's return to Chinese rule.

Bangkok Post

The politics of the Chadchart juggernaut

In countries where integrity, competence and popular legitimacy in leadership are valued -- for example, in Scandinavia, Singapore or Taiwan -- Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt would be considered fairly average. He would merely be another good leader who exudes modesty, humility, capability and authenticity, always in touch with and answerable…

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