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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…
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…