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Raising the Minimum Wage Does Not Increase Unemployment

It makes sense for Taiwan’s businesses to support wage increases. Here’s why.

Raising Taiwan's Minimum Wage Does Not Increase Unemployment

Raising Taiwan's Minimum Wage Does Not Increase Unemployment

It makes sense for Taiwan’s businesses to support wage increases. Here’s why.

Ukraine war gives Taiwan's military reservist reform new impetus

Ukraine war gives Taiwan's military reservist reform new impetus

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen visited army reservists training under a new scheme to bolster war readiness on Saturday, a programme that has gotten added impetus from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, given China's bellicosity against the island.

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China pledges peaceful growth of Taiwan ties, but opposes foreign interference

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged on Saturday to advance peaceful growth in relations with Taiwan and "reunification", and said his government firmly opposes any separatist activities or foreign interference, drawing a firm rebuke from Taipei.

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".

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.

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."

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U.S. stands firm behind commitment to Taiwan, delegation says

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.

Exclusive-Biden sends former top defense officials to Taiwan in show of support

Exclusive-Biden sends former top defense officials to Taiwan in show of support

U.S. President Joe Biden will send a delegation of former senior defense and security officials to Taiwan on Monday, a senior official of his administration said, a sign of support for the island claimed by China after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Taiwan dismisses concern Ukraine crisis could spill over to Asia

Taiwan dismisses concern Ukraine crisis could spill over to Asia

TAIPEI: Taiwan's president played down concerns that Russia's invasion of Ukraine could trigger a similar crisis in Asia, warning against any efforts to use the crisis in Europe to sow panic in Taiwan.

The Times of India

Wary of China, Taiwan Calls for Vigilance Amid Ukraine Escalation

Wary of China, Taiwan Calls for Vigilance Amid Ukraine Escalation

Taiwan is watching China closely as Russia orders troops into Ukraine’s separatist regions. President Tsai has said Taiwan must raise its surveillance and alertness.

China Says Taiwan Is ‘Not Ukraine’ as Island Raises Alert Level

China Says Taiwan Is ‘Not Ukraine’ as Island Raises Alert Level

Taiwan is "not Ukraine" and has always been an inalienable part of China, China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday, as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called for the island to beef up vigilance on military activities in response to the crisis. The comments come after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson flagged…

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Taiwan says must raise alertness over Ukraine crisis

Taiwan says must raise alertness over Ukraine crisis

Taiwan's security and armed forces must increase their surveillance and alertness on military activities in the region, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday during a meeting to discuss the Ukraine crisis.

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to visit Taiwan

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to visit Taiwan

Pompeo, who riled China while in office, will meet Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and speak at a think-tank.

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U.S. former top diplomat Pompeo, sanctioned by China, to visit Taiwan

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, placed under sanctions by China when he left office at the end of the Trump presidency last year, will visit Taiwan next week and meet President Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's government said on Monday.

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Taiwan eyes opportunity to leapfrog China in race to join trade pact

TAIPEI -- Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's decision to lift the ban on imports of food products from Fukushima and four other prefectures appears to be aimed at getting ahead of China in procedures to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). China applied to join the pact…

The Independent UK

Taiwan, Somaliland ties growing despite diplomatic isolation

Taiwan and Somaliland are expanding economic and political ties despite being two of the world's most diplomatically isolated governments

Somaliland pitches 'huge' oil and gas potential during Taiwan trip

Somaliland has "huge" investment potential in untapped oil and gas reserves, the foreign minister of Somalia's breakaway region told Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday, pitching investment opportunities on a high-profile visit.

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Facing Chinese pressure, Taiwan president pledges to 'stride' into the world

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen thanked democratic nations for their support of the island in her Lunar New Year message on Sunday and pledged to "stride out" into the world, sounding a defiant note in the face of unrelenting Chinese pressure.

Taiwan president expresses 'empathy' for Ukraine's situation

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday expressed "empathy" for Ukraine's situation due to the military threat the island faces from China, saying force was not the solution to resolving disputes.

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