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Taiwan scrambles jets as 49 Chinese fighters cross Taiwan Strait median line

Taiwan scrambled jets on Friday to warn away 49 Chinese aircraft in its air defence zone, the Taiwanese defence ministry said.

Reuters · Aug 5, 2022

Nervous shippers avoid key Taiwanese port

China’s military exercises are making ship operators think twice about heading into one of Taiwan’s most important ports, creating potential delays for shipments of electronic goods.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5, 2022

What the fallout from Pelosi’s visit means for Taiwan and China

Analysis: China’s response gives little room for it or Taiwan to back down. Can the crisis be managed without further escalation?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022

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On Japan's Yonaguni island, fears of being on the front line of a Taiwan conflict

Japan's westernmost island lies in sight of Taiwan, less than 70 miles away. On Thursday, a Chinese missile landed near Yonaguni. Japan has been strengthening defenses across its southwest islands.

WEKU · Aug 5, 2022

Snickers maker apologises for advert suggesting Taiwan is a country

Mars Wrigley, maker of the Snickers candy bar, apologised on Friday for a Snickers product launch which Chinese social media users said suggested that Taiwan was a country.

Reuters · Aug 5, 2022

Australia’s nuanced response to Taiwan tensions shows ‘adults are back in charge’

The Albanese government faced a powder keg moment when US congressional leader Nancy Pelosi travelled to Taiwan. Fortunately Penny Wong was in charge

The New Daily · Aug 5, 2022

China halts climate and military dialogue with the U.S. over Pelosi's Taiwan visit

Tensions are rising rapidly as China retaliates against Nancy Pelosi's visit. The White House summoned China's ambassador to protest what it called China's "irresponsible" actions since the visit.

WEKU · Aug 5, 2022

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China to sanction Pelosi, US calls Chinese military escalation unjustified

China's firing of missiles during military drills around Taiwan was an unjustified escalation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, as Beijing said it would impose sanctions on House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi for visiting the island.

France 24 · Aug 5, 2022

Apple Asks Suppliers to Follow China Customs Rules

Apple Inc has asked suppliers to ensure that shipments from Taiwan to China comply with the latter's customs regulations to avoid them from being held for scrutiny, according to a Nikkei report on Friday. Sino-US trade tensions have escalated following US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a congressional…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 5, 2022

China halts US cooperation on range of issues after Pelosi’s Taiwan visit

Retaliatory measures threaten ‘guardrails’ between two countries as Beijing continues military drills

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022

China expresses anger at Japan over Taiwan

PHNOM PENH / BEIJING -- The impact of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan spilled over into a high-level dialogue between Japan and China. A meeting between the foreign ministers of Japan and China scheduled for Thursday in Cambodia was shelved at the last minute at…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 5, 2022

Xi tested as Chinese nationalists bristle at Pelosi Taiwan visit

China’s Xi Jinping needs to show tough response to Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit without damaging the Chinese economy.

Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2022

Across the sea from Taiwan, Chinese tourists await island's 'return'

Tourists on the beaches of Pingtan island, China's closest point to Taiwan island, were on Thursday treated to an unexpected sight: helicopters in formation and smoke trails from projectiles.

Reuters · Aug 5, 2022

Nancy Pelosi: China cannot stop US officials from visiting Taiwan

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing U.S. officials from traveling there.She made the remarks in Tokyo on the final leg of an Asia tour highlighted by a visit to Taiwan that infuriated China.The Chinese have tried to isolate Taiwan, Pelosi said,…

Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2022

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Axios · Aug 5, 2022

China sanctions Pelosi and halts U.S. talks over Taiwan trip

Pelosi was the highest ranking U.S. official to visit Taiwan in 25 years.

Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2022

Tensions rise as China ratchets up wargames near Taiwan

Taiwan and Tokyo protest as Beijing sends warships and planes near island

Reuters · Aug 5, 2022

China halts high-level military dialogue with U.S., suspends other cooperation

China is halting cooperation with the United States in a number of areas, including dialogue between senior-level military commanders and climate talks, in retaliation for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, it said on Friday.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022

First Thing: Alex Jones to pay $4.1m over false Sandy Hook claims

Infowars owner faced defamation trial for saying the school shooting was a hoax. Plus, how the Astroworld tragedy changed gigs for ever

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The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022

Airlines cancel or re-route flights amid China’s missile drills near Taiwan

Several airlines have cancelled or re-routed flight this week, as China carried out military drills off the coast near Taiwan.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022

Taiwan crisis: China imposes sanctions on Pelosi over ‘provocative actions’

Beijing also targets relatives of US House speaker as major military activity continues around Taiwan

Reuters · Aug 5, 2022

U.S. summons Chinese ambassador to protest military actions -Kirby

The United States summoned China's ambassador to the White House to lodge a protest against actions it called irresponsible and at odds with maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, national security spokesman John Kirby said on Friday.

Reuters · Aug 5, 2022

China summons Canadian diplomat over G7 statement on Taiwan

China's foreign ministry said on Friday that it summoned Beijing-based Canadian diplomat Jim Nickel over Canada's participation in a statement issued by the foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) nations.

WEKU · Aug 5, 2022

China's military drills around Taiwan show how it is closing the gap with the U.S.

A series of military drills launched in the wake of Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan this week show how China's military has made dramatic gains since the last crisis over the island democracy.

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022

China will not succeed in isolating Taiwan by stopping US politicians travelling there, Pelosi says

House speaker is the highest ranking American official to visit Taiwan in 25 years

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 5, 2022

China Halts Climate, Military Ties over Pelosi Taiwan Visit

China on Friday said it is canceling or suspending dialogue with the United States on a range of issues from climate change to military relations and anti-drug efforts in retaliation for a visit this week to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The measures, which come amid cratering relations…

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