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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

The Guardian - AU

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.

Los Angeles Times

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…

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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.

Reuters

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…

France 24

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

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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".

Reuters

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.

The News Lens

Invasions Are Not Contagious

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

Foreign Affairs

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.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

U.S. former top diplomat Pompeo arrives in Taiwan, calls it 'great nation'

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, sanctioned by China when he left office at the end of the Trump presidency, arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday and almost immediately referred to it as a country, a highly sensitive red line for Beijing.

Reuters

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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."

Reuters

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.

France 24

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.…

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The Japan News/Yomiuri

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

Reuters

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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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 News Lens

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 Independent UK

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

Tribune News Service

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.

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