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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…
Taiwan’s election battle shaken up by billionaire’s second attempt at presidency
World
September 1, 2023
Taiwan’s election battle shaken up by billionaire’s second attempt at presidency
CNN — A self-made, septuagenarian billionaire with limited political experience has thrown his hat into one of the most consequential…
China’s defense minister warns against ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan during Russia meeting
World
August 16, 2023
China’s defense minister warns against ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan during Russia meeting
CNN — China’s defense minister Li Shangfu on Tuesday warned against “playing with fire” when it comes to Taiwan in…
Taiwan will ‘never back down’ to China threats, island’s presidential hopeful says during US transit
World
August 14, 2023
Taiwan will ‘never back down’ to China threats, island’s presidential hopeful says during US transit
CNN — Taiwan will never back down in the face of growing threats from China, the island’s vice president and…
Taiwan’s vice president is passing through New York. And China isn’t happy
World
August 13, 2023
Taiwan’s vice president is passing through New York. And China isn’t happy
CNN — China’s foreign ministry on Sunday condemned the transit of Taiwan’s vice president and presidential candidate William Lai through…
Biden admin expected to announce new weapons assistance package for Taiwan
World
July 29, 2023
Biden admin expected to announce new weapons assistance package for Taiwan
Washington CNN — The US is expected to announce a weapons package for Taiwan valued at more than $300 million,…