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China sends 39 warplanes toward Taiwan, largest in new year

China has flown 39 warplanes toward Taiwan in its largest such sortie of the new year, continuing a pattern that the island has answered by scrambling its own military jets in response

The Independent UK

Taiwan scrambles jets after detecting largest Chinese air force incursion since October

The self-governing island scrambled jets after detecting 39 Chinese warplanes in its Air Defense Identification Zone.

Axios

Taiwan reports new large-scale Chinese air force incursion

Taiwan on Sunday reported the largest incursion since October by China's air force in its air defence zone, with the island's defence ministry saying Taiwanese fighters scrambled to warn away 39 aircraft in the latest uptick in tensions.

Reuters

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Japan and Poland log record cases; Germany seven-day rate at new high – as it happened

Concerns about new Omicron offshoot in England; France to bring in strict restrictions for unvaccinated people

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan sees sharp rise in Covid cases, posing risk to Lunar New Year

Outbreak at factory challenges zero Covid strategy that has kept the island largely free of the disease

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan on COVID alert as domestic Omicron cases spike

Taiwan's government ordered a tightening of controls on Saturday after a rare spike in domestic transmission of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, saying it needed to act now to prevent being overwhelmed even though overall numbers remain quite low.

Reuters

3 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy as the Supply Crunch Gets Worse

With the emergence of the COVID-19 omicron variant in China, global supply chain issues continue to worsen. However, famous semiconductor chip makers are ramping up production and building facilities to satisfy the huge demand for semiconductors. With the worsening supply crunch driving prices higher, we think fundamentally sound semiconductor stocks…

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Yamaha Debuts EMF Electric Scooter In Taiwan

Yamaha has pulled the covers off its newest production electric scooter, the EMF. It features swappable battery technology through a collaboration with Gogoro.

RideApart

Exclusive-U.S. seeks way to speed delivery of new fighter jets to Taiwan

The United States is looking for ways to potentially accelerate delivery of Taiwan's next generation of new-build F-16 fighter jets, U.S. officials said, bolstering the Taiwanese air force's ability to respond to what Washington and Taipei see as increasing intimidation by China's military.

Reuters

Taiwan to mandate COVID vaccination proof for entertainment venues

Taiwan will mandate the use of passes that provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry into entertainment venues, the government said on Thursday, as it seeks to reduce infection risks while tackling a small rise in domestic Omicron cases.

Reuters

Taiwan VP to make sensitive U.S. stopovers in visit to Honduras

Taiwan Vice President William Lai will transit through the United States on his way to Honduras next week, the presidential office said on Thursday, a travel plan that drew a complaint from China.

Reuters

France to ease restrictions; Austrian parliament approves mandatory vaccination – as it happened

French PM says from February work from home guidance will be changed and nightclubs reopen; Austria will have Europe’s first universal jabs mandate

The Guardian - UK

Is Taiwan Semiconductor a Buy Following its Strong Earnings Report?

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) reported record revenue and profits for its fiscal fourth quarter ended December 2021. But, as the global chip shortage drags on, will TSM be able to maintain its growth trajectory heading into 2022? Read more to find out.

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China condemns plans by Slovenia to upgrade Taiwan ties

China is condemning plans by Slovenia to upgrade relations with self-governing Taiwan, a move likely to spark diplomatic and economic retaliation against the tiny Central European country

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Taiwan to shore up Honduras ties, VP to attend inauguration

Taiwan Vice President William Lai will attend the inauguration of new Honduran president Xiomara Castro, Taiwan's presidential office said on Wednesday, seeking to shore up ties as China ramps up diplomatic pressure against the island.

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Taiwan Prides Itself on Human Rights—But Permits Physical Abuse at Immigrant Detention Centers

If Taiwan wishes to commit sincerely to observing human rights, its government must hold its employees accountable for violence that takes place in detention centers.

The Guardian - UK

Czech Republic scraps mandatory jabs as daily cases hit new high; record cases in Bulgaria – as it happened

Czech government scraps decree to avoid ‘deepening fissures’ in country; Bulgaria reports highest daily tally of pandemic with 11,181 infections

Reuters

Taiwan to pay for Guatemalan lobbying in U.S., Guatemala says

Taiwan has paid for a lobbying contract to promote Guatemala with U.S. officials, Guatemala's government said late on Monday, just as Beijing's efforts to strengthen its diplomatic foothold in Central America are advancing.

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Taiwan’s GDP per Capita May Surpass Japan’s and South Korea’s—But Don’t Start Celebrating Yet.

Though the GDP per capita in Taiwan may be on pace to grow, few gains will be felt by workers.

The Independent UK

Taiwan pays $900,000 for ally Guatemala to lobby Washington

Guatemala has hired for $900,000 a major supporter of former President Donald Trump to seek influence with U.S. officials in an unusual lobbying contract paid for by its ally Taiwan

The News Lens

Taiwan’s Plan to Cement Its Newfound Alliance With Lithuania

Taiwan’s investment plan for Lithuania needs to be economically sound, and cannot rely simply on geopolitical conflict.

France 24

Chinese ambassador to France: Beijing has 'not ruled out use of force' against Taiwan

FRANCE 24 spoke to Lu Shaye, the Chinese ambassador to France. He insisted Beijing was prioritising "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan, but said the Chinese authorities had "not ruled out the use of force" – not with the intention of targeting "the people of Taiwan", but rather to dissuade "separatists in…

Bangkok Post

The B289bn defence plan that Taiwan hopes will deter mainland China

Taiwan will spend close to NT$240 billion (289 billion baht) on eight types of weapons to help boost its defences in the face of growing military threats from Beijing.

The Guardian - UK

Char siu pork and General Tso’s golden hake – recipes for the lunar new year

Three food writers suggest celebratory Cantonese, Sichuanese and Taiwanese dishes that will have you over the moon

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