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Pompeo says US should recognize Taiwan as Ukraine war flares

The U.S. should immediately move toward recognizing Taiwan as a country, former U.S. Secretary of State and potential presidential candidate Mike Pompeo said in Taipei, comments that garnered a testy response from Beijing.

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China to raise defense spending by 7.1% to $229 billion

China is raising its defense spending in 2022 by 7.1% to $229 billion, up from a 6.8% increase the year before

The Independent UK

China pledges peaceful growth of Taiwan ties, but opposes foreign interference

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged on Saturday to advance peaceful growth in relations with Taiwan and "reunification", and said his government firmly opposes any separatist activities or foreign interference, drawing a firm rebuke from Taipei.

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Shopee upbeat on e-commerce

Shopee, an e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, is forecasting growth in Thailand's e-commerce market based on an expansion in the user base and intense marketing and promotions to help boost purchasing power amid a sluggish economy.

Bangkok Post

China has little to gain but much to lose as Russia’s ally

The uneasy friendship and ties that bind China and Russia counter long-standing issues of mistrust over the years

The Guardian - UK

Russia invasion: List of sanctions from nations to businesses as world turns on ‘Pariah’ Putin

Sporting fixtures and music tours targeted by worldwide boycott of Russia

The Independent UK

Ukraine conflict: the pros and cons of China as global peace mediator

Some early indications suggest that China may want to negotiate on behalf of the rest of the world with Russia on Ukraine. On March 1, Beijing issued a statement saying it “deplored” the outbreak of conflict and calling on Russia and Ukraine to find a solution.

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US Should Diplomatically Recognize 'Free' Taiwan, Says Pompeo

The United States should diplomatically recognize Taiwan as "a free and sovereign country," former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a speech while visiting the island.

Asharq Al-Awsat

In unofficial capacity, Pompeo urges US to recognize Taiwan

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called for the U.S. to give diplomatic recognition to Taiwan

The Independent UK

U.S. should recognise Taiwan, former top diplomat Pompeo says

The United States should formally recognise Taiwan as a country, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday during a speech in Taipei, drawing a stern rebuke from China for his "babbling nonsense".

Reuters

Taiwan is watching Russia's war in Ukraine warily, with fears China's Xi Jinping could learn from Vladimir Putin's strategy

Russia's war in Ukraine has put the spotlight on the tense relationship between China and Taiwan, and while leaders and some experts are playing down the comparisons, the invasion is stoking an undercurrent of fear among the people of Taiwan.

ABC News

Fifth death reported in NSW; ‘it’s climate change,’ Palaszczuk says as Qld death toll rises to 10 – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Lawmakers push Navy to reconsider plans in light of Ukraine - Roll Call

Lawmakers said the Navy needs to focus on immediate threats after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, such as a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

Roll Call

Government prepared for backlash before Tony Abbott’s Taiwan trip made public, FoI documents reveal

Emails obtained by Guardian Australia show officials planned to dismiss suggestion Abbott’s trip represented Taiwan policy change

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Los Angeles Times

Watching Ukraine, Taiwan worries about its own fate

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Growing up in Taiwan, Huang Yu-lin has become accustomed to chatter about potential military conflict with mainland China. But it wasn't until Russia invaded Ukraine that she started to seriously consider what she would do in such a scenario.

Benzinga

Chipmakers TSMC, ASE, UMC Update Amidst Taiwan's Power Outage

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd's (NYSE:TSM) multiple plants in Taiwan experienced short "power dips" after large parts of the island were hit by power cuts, Reuters reports. The leading contract chipmaker was checking for "any actual impact." Bloomberg reports that a failure at the Hsinta coal-fired power plant in Kaohsiung led to a…

Reuters

Quad leaders agree Ukraine experience should not be allowed in Indo-Pacific -Japan, Australia

Leaders of the Quad grouping of countries - the United States, India, Australia and Japan - agreed on Thursday that what is happening to Ukraine should not be allowed to happen in the Indo-Pacific, the prime ministers of Japan and Australia said.

France 24

War in Ukraine: What Russia's invasion means for China and India

This week, we're focusing on the consequences of Russia's war in Ukraine for Asian powers. The conflict calls into question China and India's close ties to Moscow and could affect other disputed areas like Taiwan and Kashmir. We take a closer look and speak to Professor Steve Tsang from SOAS…

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Reuters

Analysis-Sanctions response to Russia's invasion offers clues for China

Under President Xi Jinping, China has pushed for self-reliance in key areas of technology and the payments needed to settle trade to minimise its vulnerability to economic pressure over flashpoints, from trade policy to Taiwan.

Reuters

Taiwan to more than double annual missile production capacity amid China tension

Taiwan plans to more than double its yearly missile production capacity to close to 500 this year, the island's defence ministry said in a report, as it boosts its combat power amid what it sees as China's growing military threat.

Reuters

Taiwan honours former top U.S. diplomat Pompeo, China calls him 'despicable'

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen bestowed a presidential honour on former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday for his contribution to boosting relations with the island, as China's government lambasted his record as "despicable".

The News Lens

China Positions Itself as Mediator Between Russia, Ukraine

A mediation attempt would divert international attention from China’s controversial goal of unifying with Taiwan, experts say.

Foreign Affairs

Invasions Are Not Contagious

Russia’s War in Ukraine Doesn’t Presage a Chinese Assault on Taiwan

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Fears grow over risk of China, N. Korea, Russia taking advantage of Ukraine turmoil

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

Taiwan's lifting of ban welcome news to Fukushima, 4 prefs

Taiwan has lifted an import ban on food from Fukushima and four other prefectures, imposed in the wake of the 2011 accident at the Fukushima No.1 nuclear power plant.

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