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The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2022

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 · Mar 3, 2022

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 · Mar 3, 2022

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 · Mar 3, 2022

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 · Mar 3, 2022

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 · Mar 3, 2022

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 · Mar 3, 2022

Invasions Are Not Contagious

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

Foreign Affairs · Mar 3, 2022

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 · Mar 2, 2022

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 · Mar 2, 2022