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Former Fed Adviser Covertly Shared Confidential Information With China. Now He Faces Time In Prison

A former Fed advisor was sentenced to more than three years in prison after lying to investigators about his ties to Chinese intelligence operatives.

International Business Times · Jul 16

Taiwan slams Beijing for 'glorifying violence' after attack on Japanese commentator

Taiwan condemned China for glorifying an assault on commentator Akio Yaita. Chinese authorities called the attack an ordinary public security case. Taiwanese officials suspect transnational repression linked to China's new ethnic unity law. Premier Cho Jung-tai vowed to protect residents and foreign nationals from pressure. Taiwan seeks to counter Beijing's…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Taipei Zoo welcomes a pair of red pandas from China, first in over a decade

A zoo in Taiwan's capital has received a pair of endangered red pandas from China

The Independent UK · Jun 6

Court Orders Mother to Pay Son Damages for Trashing His 'Mold' Infested Comic Book Collection

A Taiwanese mother was forced to pay her son for throwing away his "Attack on Titan" comic book collection.

Latin Times · Oct 4, 2024

'China may be behind fake videos of Taiwan President'

China may be responsible for making and posting a large number of fake videos featuring Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen before a pivotal election for her party, the Taipei Times reported.

The Times of India · Jan 11, 2024

Taiwanese suspect in B23bn stock scam arrested

A Taiwanese man wanted by his country in connection with a major stock manipulation case that caused damages worth 23 billion baht has been arrested in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · May 26, 2023