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Taiwan loses diplomatic ally to China days after presidential election
World
January 15, 2024
Taiwan loses diplomatic ally to China days after presidential election
Hong Kong/Taipei CNN — Taiwan has lost another diplomatic ally to China just days after its presidential election in what…
This 2024 presidential election could change the world – and it’s not happening in the US
World
January 11, 2024
This 2024 presidential election could change the world – and it’s not happening in the US
CNN — A presidential election in 2024 with profound implications for the wider world certainly sounds familiar. But this one…
How 2023 has been the ‘year of the brink’ and 2024 could be worse
World
December 27, 2023
How 2023 has been the ‘year of the brink’ and 2024 could be worse
CNN — It could have been immeasurably worse. But holding back from the brink in 2023 has simply deferred vast crises…
China’s Xi claims ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is ‘inevitable’ as crucial election looms
World
December 27, 2023
China’s Xi claims ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is ‘inevitable’ as crucial election looms
Hong Kong CNN — The “reunification” of Taiwan with China is “inevitable,” Chinese leader Xi Jinping claimed in a speech…
Opinion: Brace yourself. The elections of 2024 could shock the world
Featured Opinion
December 18, 2023
Opinion: Brace yourself. The elections of 2024 could shock the world
Editor’s Note: David A. Andelman, a contributor to CNN, twice winner of the Deadline Club Award, is a chevalier of…
Tensions are flaring once more in the South China Sea. Here’s why it matters for the world
World
September 29, 2023
Tensions are flaring once more in the South China Sea. Here’s why it matters for the world
Hong Kong CNN — Maritime disputes across the vast South China Sea have ratcheted up in recent years as an…
Chinese dissident ‘stranded’ in Taiwan airport pleads for asylum in US or Canada
World
September 26, 2023
Chinese dissident ‘stranded’ in Taiwan airport pleads for asylum in US or Canada
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — A Chinese dissident who has been living in a Taiwanese airport since Friday has pleaded for…
Taiwan’s defense ministry urges Beijing to stop ‘military harassment’ after 103 Chinese warplanes fly near island
World
September 18, 2023
Taiwan’s defense ministry urges Beijing to stop ‘military harassment’ after 103 Chinese warplanes fly near island
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Taiwan’s defense ministry has urged Beijing to stop its “persistent military harassment,” after it detected more…
Two injured, thousands left without power as Typhoon Haikui hits Taiwan
World
September 3, 2023
Two injured, thousands left without power as Typhoon Haikui hits Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Two people have been injured and nearly 10,000 homes left without power as Typhoon Haikui made…
Typhoon Haikui expected to make landfall in Taiwan Sunday afternoon
World
September 3, 2023
Typhoon Haikui expected to make landfall in Taiwan Sunday afternoon
Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Typhoon Haikui is expected to make landfall in Taiwan near the southeastern city of Taitung around…