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Taiwan’s new president calls on China to stop its ‘intimidation’ after being sworn into historic third term for ruling party
World
May 20, 2024
Taiwan’s new president calls on China to stop its ‘intimidation’ after being sworn into historic third term for ruling party
Taipei CNN — Lai Ching-te called on Beijing to cease its intimidation of Taiwan as he was was sworn in…
China’s Xi hosts former Taiwan president in Beijing, in rare meeting echoing bygone era of warmer ties
World
April 10, 2024
China’s Xi hosts former Taiwan president in Beijing, in rare meeting echoing bygone era of warmer ties
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping held rare talks on Wednesday with a former president of Taiwan who…
China concerns bring new unity to once-turbulent US-Japan-Philippines relationship ahead of major White House summit
World
April 9, 2024
China concerns bring new unity to once-turbulent US-Japan-Philippines relationship ahead of major White House summit
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Colonization, bloodshed, war crimes, occupation, controversial military bases. These are all issues intertwined in the…
Taiwan earthquake: Hundreds still awaiting rescue, death toll rises to 13
World
April 7, 2024
Taiwan earthquake: Hundreds still awaiting rescue, death toll rises to 13
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Around 400 people are still stranded and awaiting rescue in Taiwan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake…
Dozens rescued after major Taiwan quake but more than 600 still cut off
World
April 4, 2024
Dozens rescued after major Taiwan quake but more than 600 still cut off
CNN — Rescue teams Thursday were trying to reach more than 600 people in eastern Taiwan following the strongest earthquake…
Dozens trapped in tunnels after Taiwan’s strongest quake in 25 years kills at least seven
World
April 3, 2024
Dozens trapped in tunnels after Taiwan’s strongest quake in 25 years kills at least seven
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Rescuers in Taiwan scrambled to free dozens of people trapped in highway tunnels after the island was struck…
Everyone wants the latest chips. That’s causing a huge headache for the world’s biggest supplier
Technology
March 23, 2024
Everyone wants the latest chips. That’s causing a huge headache for the world’s biggest supplier
Taichung, Taiwan CNN — Until just a few years ago, the world’s largest chipmaker had a simple answer to training…
The dangerous parallels between Putin’s ambitions in Ukraine and Xi’s claims on Taiwan
World
February 27, 2024
The dangerous parallels between Putin’s ambitions in Ukraine and Xi’s claims on Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — When former Taiwan Presidential spokesperson Kolas Yotaka watched Tucker Carlson’s recent interview with Russian President Vladimir…
China ramps up patrols near Taiwan’s outlying islands following death of Chinese fishermen
World
February 19, 2024
China ramps up patrols near Taiwan’s outlying islands following death of Chinese fishermen
Hong Kong CNN — China is increasing patrols in waters near a group of frontline islands controlled by Taiwan, as…
US aircraft carriers lead ‘large deck’ exercises with Japan east of Taiwan
World
February 1, 2024
US aircraft carriers lead ‘large deck’ exercises with Japan east of Taiwan
Seoul, South Korea CNN — A dozen United States and Japanese warships, including two US aircraft carriers, have been putting…