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Taiwan opposition stalls government's $6.6 billion drone bill

Taiwan's parliament, controlled by the opposition, has blocked a $6.6 billion government plan for domestically produced drones crucial for island defense against China. Lawmakers from the KMT and TPP are demanding their own proposals, citing concerns over the current bill's structure and past objections.

The Economic Times

‘I will not yield’: Taiwan convulsed by 17-year prison sentence for populist opposition figure

The opposition Taiwan People’s party stands by founder Ko Wen-je despite sentence, alleging prosecutors were pressured by ruling DPP party

The Guardian - AU

Cyberpunk 2 lead says first-person POV "was better" for Cyberpunk 2077, as third-person is "for more defined characters" like The Witcher 3's Geralt and God of War's Kratos

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Software firm belonging to Tory donor Frank Hester pays out £50m dividend

Sales and profits surge at TPP Group, whose software is said to be used by 7,800 NHS organisations

The Guardian - UK

Guy “Embarrasses” Wife By Not Going Along With Her Lie: “She Was Extremely Mad”

She lied to their friends and painted him as an incompetent dad who couldn't cope without her while she was away. Then she expected him to go along with the "joke." He didn't want to be seen as a useless "man-child" and set the record straight. It did not go…

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The Art of the Empty Trade Deal

Trump’s Japan and E.U. deals offer vague promises and lack the depth and enforceability of the TPP he scrapped.

Reason

SO2 emissions: Missed deadlines for govt, but not a problem for NITI?

When thermal power plants burn coal to generate electricity, sulphur mixes with oxygen to release sulphur dioxide – or SO2 – in the air. In 2019, India became the largest emitter of this toxic gas.

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Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-Je Indicted On Corruption Charges

Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je indicted on corruption charges in Taiwan. Allegations include bribery and embezzlement. If convicted, he faces up to 28.5 yea...

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Why are some Taiwanese afraid of giving legislators more power?

Critics say changes to government oversight laws could pose a national security risk; supporters of reform disagree.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan court orders release of ex-Taipei mayor arrested in corruption probe

Taiwan People’s Party leader Ko Wen-je freed after court finds insufficient evidence to justify his detention.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan investigators to rule on further detention of former presidential candidate amid graft probe

Taiwan investigators are to rule on the further detention of a former presidential candidate amid graft allegations

The Independent UK

Fresh Frank Hester 'racism' claims put pressure on Tories over donations

THE Conservative Party is facing questions over its decision to keep more than £15m given by its biggest ever donor, Frank Hester, after former…

The National (Scotland)

New Frank Hester race claims pile pressure on Tories over £15m donations

Exclusive: Hester allegedly used term ‘token Muslim’, imitated people of Chinese descent and said a person was attractive for a black woman

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan passes controversial reform bill after violence and protests

Reforms will expand parliamentarians’ powers to question officials and citizens

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Al Jazeera

Why are thousands of people protesting in Taiwan?

Opposition efforts to push through a controversial bill have raised concerns about the island’s democracy.

The Guardian - UK

Lai Ching-te’s first day as Taiwan president marked by protests

Thousands protest against bill which would give parliamentarians special powers to question anyone

International Business Times

Hundreds Protest Taiwan's Ruling Party On Eve Of Inauguration

Hundreds in Taipei rallied to protest four more years under a Democratic Progressive Party administration on Sunday, the eve of Taiwan's inauguration of president-elect Lai Ching-te.

The Guardian - UK

Leeds Pride ends sponsorship deal with Frank Hester’s company TPP

LGBTQ+ festival organisers cut ties over businessman’s ‘alleged racist comments’ about Diane Abbott

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The Guardian - UK

Tory donor Frank Hester raised complaint about NHS contract with health secretary

Exclusive: Man who has now given party at least £10m copied Steve Barclay into email about problems with bid, documents show

The Guardian - UK

Jamaica condemns Frank Hester’s Diane Abbott comments amid concern over contract

Ministers condemn allegedly racist remarks and say they knew about them only after signing deal

The Guardian - UK

NHS England chief condemns Frank Hester’s ‘racist, sexist and violent’ remarks

In an update to healthcare leaders, Amanda Pritchard expresses shock at entrepreneur’s comments about Diane Abbott

The Guardian - UK

Frank Hester’s TPP employed Conservative peer as trade envoy in 2016

Exclusive: Lady Manzoor was paid £148,000 for the part-time role, showing Hester’s party links date back further than first thought

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Sunak flown to Leeds for private tour of Frank Hester’s office weeks after £5m donation

Fresh questions raised over Tory donor’s access to prime minister following November visit

The Guardian - UK

Sunak under pressure to say how many times he has met Tory donor Frank Hester

Exclusive: photograph of Sunak with Hester at Tory fundraiser last June raises further questions for prime minister

The Guardian - UK

Health workers’ unions call for Frank Hester to lose NHS contracts

BMA says Tory donor should resign from his company as questions grow about how many times Hester has met Sunak

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