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China says it conducted exercises near Taiwan

China's armed forces carried out another round of exercises near Taiwan last week to improve joint combat operations, the People's Liberation Army said on Monday, after the Chinese-claimed island reported a spike in activity.

Reuters

Chinese Calculations on Taiwan Affected by Ukraine Conflict, Says CIA Director

US Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns said on Saturday that Beijing is closely monitoring Russia's conflict in Ukraine and that it is affecting China's calculations over Taiwan. Burns, who was speaking at a Financial Times event in Washington, said Chinese government leadership has been struck by Ukraine's fierce resistance…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chinese calculations on Taiwan affected by Ukraine conflict, says CIA director

U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns said on Saturday that Beijing is closely monitoring Russia's conflict in Ukraine and that it is affecting China's calculations over Taiwan.

Reuters

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Taiwan says hopes world would sanction China if it invades

Taiwan hopes that the world would sanction China like it is sanctioning Russia for its war on Ukraine if Beijing invaded the island, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on Saturday.

Reuters

Can China preserve both its economy and its zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy?

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China's zero-COVID strategy is starting to derail another major item on the government's agenda: economic stability.

Los Angeles Times

Taiwan Jets Scramble as China Air Force Enters Air Defense Zone

Taiwan's air force scrambled on Friday to warn away 18 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defense zone, Taiwan's defense ministry said, part of what is a regular pattern of incursions that has angered the government in Taipei. Taiwan, claimed by China as its own territory, has complained of repeated…

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Taiwan jets scramble as China air force enters air defence zone

Taiwan's air force scrambled on Friday to warn away 18 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone, Taiwan's defence ministry said, part of what is a regular pattern of incursions that has angered the government in Taipei.

Reuters

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Okinawa seeks Tokyo's help lowering tensions with China

Okinawa's governor is calling for Japan to do more for peaceful diplomacy with China

The Independent UK

Scoop Up These 5 High-Quality Tech Stocks Down 20% or More

Concerns over the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy tightening, and intensifying supply chain disruptions have driven the tech sector to a sell-off of late. However, considering technology products and services’ solid long-term growth prospects we think it could be an opportune time to buy high-quality tech stocks Accenture (ACN), Taiwan Semiconductor…

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Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is critical - Japanese PM

Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is critical not only for Japan but also for international stability, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday.

Reuters

Why Silicon Motion Tech Shares Are Popping Today

MaxLinear, Inc (NASDAQ:MXL) has agreed to acquire fellow chipmaker Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NASDAQ:SIMO) for $114.34 per ADS in cash and stock. The price represents a 48% premium to the undisturbed market value as of April 22, 2022, in cash and stock transaction, valuing Silicon Motion at $3.8 billion. Silicon Motion makes NAND flash controllers…

Benzinga

Taiwan says it cannot afford new US anti-submarine helicopters

Self-governing island, claimed by China, says other weapons deals from the US also delayed amid Russian war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Let’s Stop Calling Taiwan a “Digital Democracy” (And Start Telling Better Digital Stories)

If we focus only on the tech itself and its impressive uses, we risk leaving most citizens feeling like they have no voice in the matter.

The News Lens

Taiwan says it cannot afford new U.S. anti-submarine helicopters

Taiwan signalled on Thursday that it had abandoned a plan to buy advanced new anti-submarine warfare helicopters from the United States, saying they were too expensive.

Reuters

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Bangkok Post

Asia falls in love with Thai Boys Love

Buoyed by the openness of the LGBT community, Thailand's "Boys Love" (BL) movies and series have been well received in the local market and are considered promising export products that can draw lucrative revenue streams and foster business opportunities in other areas, including tourism.

Bangkok Post

East Asia: Where are America's red lines?

Global geopolitical attention remains focused on the war in Ukraine. But a significant shift, potentially even more serious in the long run than Russia's invasion of its neighbor, seems to be occurring in East Asia as a result of President Vladimir Putin's war.

Benzinga

EyePoint, Expands Pact With Betta Pharma For EYP-1901 In China, Posts Deeper Q1 Loss

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:EYPT) executed a license agreement with Betta Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd to develop and commercialize EYP-1901 in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. This agreement expands the collaboration between EyePoint and Equinox Sciences, LLC, a Betta Pharmaceuticals affiliate established in February 2020. EyePoint will retain global ophthalmic rights for EYP-1901 in the…

ABC News

Australia lags behind New Zealand, Taiwan and Timor-Leste on World Press Freedom Index

Reporters Without Borders describes press freedom in Australia as "fragile", citing a high concentration of media ownership and growing political threats.

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Taiwan cracks down on China poaching tech talent

Taipei is ramping up efforts to stem brain drain in semiconductor industry as officials warn of a ‘red supply chain’.

The Independent UK

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

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

Reuters

Taiwan cuts COVID quarantine for arrivals even as cases rise

Taiwan announced on Tuesday it was cutting to seven days from 10 mandatory quarantine for all arrivals, its latest relaxation of the rules to try to live with COVID-19 and resume normal life even as the number of domestic infections spikes.

Reuters

Taiwan flags risk of Stinger missile delays, says pressing U.S

Taiwan's Defence Ministry on Tuesday said deliveries of shoulder-fired Stinger anti-aircraft missiles could be delayed, saying they were pressing the United States to deliver on schedule as the war in Ukraine pressures supplies.

Bangkok Post

Conversations through art

Following Jim Thompson Art Center's Cold War exhibition series "Shadow Dancing: Where Can We Find a Silver Lining In Challenging Times?" is a second chapter, which depicts the socio-political, economic and cultural scenario of Taiwan and Thailand in the post-World War II period.

Reuters

Taiwan considers alternatives after U.S. informs of howitzer delay

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said on Monday it was considering alternative weapons options after the United States informed it that the delivery of an artillery system would be delayed due to a "crowded" production line.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan will not 'cruelly' lock down like China: premier

Taiwan will not act "as cruelly as China" in imposing lockdowns, its premier said Sunday, despite surging coronavirus infection numbers.

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