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Covid Outbreak Does Not Affect DPP’s Ability to Maintain Power

It may not be surprising that the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak cast a long shadow over Taiwan, as it has with the rest of the world.

The News Lens

Taiwan president to donate salary for Ukraine relief efforts

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday that she, Vice President William Lai and Premier Su Tseng-chang will each donate one month's salary to help with humanitarian relief efforts for Ukraine.

Reuters

Peace in Taiwan Strait a global concern, says Mullen

Former Chairman of the U_S_ Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen says maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is “not just a U_S_ interest, but also a global one."

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U.S. stands firm behind commitment to Taiwan, delegation says

The United States stands firmly behind its commitments to Taiwan, a visiting U.S. delegation said on Wednesday, as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen vowed to work more closely with allies in response to what she called China's growing military threat.

Reuters

Caught between Russia and the West, China faces 'Ukraine dilemma'

It was meant to be a friendship with “no limits”, according to a joint statement issued February 4 as Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Beijing to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. But as Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, China has found itself in a precarious position.…

France 24

Japan on alert amid provocations by China, N. Korea, Russia

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the government is on alert for provocations in East Asia by China, Russia and North Korea, which it believes might attempt to take advantage of the turmoil in international affairs.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

U.S. delegation arrives in Taiwan as China denounces visit

A delegation of former senior U.S. defence and security officials sent by President Joe Biden arrived in Taipei on Tuesday on a visit denounced by China and happening in the midst of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

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Live updates: Taiwan sends medical supplies to help Ukraine

Taiwan says it sent 27 tons worth of medical supplies to Ukraine via a flight to Germany

The Independent UK

China rattled by calls for Japan to host US nuclear weapons

Influential former prime minister Shinzo Abe called for Tokyo to consider hosting US nuclear weapons in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan Watches Ukraine Closely Wondering How the West Would React in Case of Chinese Invasion

Many Taiwanese are looking at the conflict between Russia and Ukraine as a warning about the country’s own precarious geopolitical situation.

The News Lens

Former top US defense officials to visit Taiwan amid tension

A delegation of former U.S. defense officials is visiting Taiwan this week in a sign of stepped-up communication between the sides amid the looming threat from China

The Independent UK

US delegation shows support for Taiwan after Ukraine invasion

The U.S. is signaling its support for democratically run Taiwan with a visit by former national security and defense officials, a trip that comes as Washington heaps sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

Tribune News Service

Taiwan to follow SWIFT move, sends medical aid to Ukraine

Taiwan will join moves to block some Russian banks from the SWIFT international payments system and has sent humanitarian aid to Ukraine to show support for the international "democratic camp", the government said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Ukraine Is Not Taiwan

Biden's response to Putin invading Ukraine does not "embolden" a cascade of crises.

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Exclusive-Biden sends former top defense officials to Taiwan in show of support

U.S. President Joe Biden will send a delegation of former senior defense and security officials to Taiwan on Monday, a senior official of his administration said, a sign of support for the island claimed by China after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Taiwan says inappropriate to link its situation to Ukraine's

It is inappropriate to link Taiwan's situation to that of Ukraine's as the two are completely different and people should not try to manipulate the situation by saying "today's Ukraine is tomorrow's Taiwan", the government said on Monday.

The Independent UK

As tensions simmer, China demands US action to improve ties

China's top diplomat called on the U.S. to take steps to improve ties, as tensions simmer over Taiwan, trade and other issues

The News Lens

Putin and Xi Seek to Remake the World Order

By taking Ukraine, Putin is attempting to annul universal values with “might makes right.”

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Bangkok Post

Taiwan feels chill from Ukraine crisis

Countries across the world are feeling the impact of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine as stock markets tumble and oil prices spike. But Taiwan is feeling a particular chill, amid concerns that it eventually could face a similar fate at the hands of China.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan's Chan Shih-chang claims inaugural Royal's Cup Thailand

Taiwan's Chan Shih-chang claimed the inaugural Royal's Cup golf tournament in Kanchanaburi on Sunday, capping off a stellar run of four days as clubhouse leader.

The Guardian - AU

Australia to provide ‘lethal aid’ to Ukraine as it fights invading Russian troops

Prime minister says Moscow ‘must pay a heavy price’ after Labor warns China it should not ‘take comfort’ from attack on Ukraine

ABC News

Labor warns China against any 'aggressive changes' toward Taiwan in wake of Ukraine-Russia war

Labor's Shadow Foreign Minister Penny Wong says no country, including China, should "take any comfort" from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Taiwan Sees Limited Impact from Ukraine War on Chip Supply Chain

Taiwan expects little impact from the war in Ukraine on the supply of key raw materials for semiconductors, the government said on Saturday. Taiwan is a major chip manufacturer, home to the world's largest contract chip manufacturer and Asia's most valuable listed company, TSMC, and key to alleviating a global…

Reuters

China says U.S. warship sailing in Taiwan Strait 'provocative'

A U.S. warship sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Saturday, part of what the U.S. military calls routine activity but which China described as "provocative".

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan worried about Russian invasion causing East Asian security concerns over China

The possible impact on East Asia's security environment stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine is making the Japanese government increase its vigilance.

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