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Pelosi arrives in Taiwan vowing U.S. commitment; China enraged

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan late on Tuesday on a trip she said shows an unwavering American commitment to the Chinese-claimed self-ruled island, but China condemned the highest-level U.S. visit in 25 years as a threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

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U.S. House Speaker Pelosi to visit Taiwan on Tuesday -Taiwan media

Several Taiwan media outlets reported late on Monday that U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit Taiwan on Tuesday and spend the night in Taipei, citing unidentified sources.

Reuters

US says Beijing has no reason to turn Pelosi’s expected Taiwan visit into a ‘crisis’

National security council says speaker has ‘right to visit’ after China warns its military would ‘not sit idly by’

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Possible Pelosi visit elicits shrugs in Taiwan, long the focal point of geopolitical standoff

TAIPEI, Taiwan — On the top of Iris Hsueh’s list of concerns living in Taipei are COVID-19 restrictions, electricity prices and, if she’s being honest, the latest news on Taiwanese pop stars. Nowhere on that list is the proposed visit of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the potential Chinese backlash.

Los Angeles Times

Lollapalooza Day 2 reviews: Dua Lipa delivers a club vibe, Machine Gun Kelly plays up the pop-punk

And check out our takes on Glass Animals, MUNA, Binki, Tinashe, Wet Leg, Mahalia and Taipei Houston at the Grant Park festival.

Chicago Sun-Times

Japanese lawmakers hold security talks with Tsai

TAIPEI -- A delegation of Japanese lawmakers including former Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Shigeru Ishiba held talks with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei on Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

‘Shalom Taiwan’ Is Cloying, Superficial, — And Thought-Provoking

‘Shalom Taiwan’ doesn’t amount to much. But it is, amid its unrelenting mediocrity, thought-provoking.

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Beyond Aid: Using ‘One Town, One Product’ as a Mutual Partnership

‘One Town, One Product’ has unfulfilled potential for advancing Taiwan’s diplomatic goals.

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'Missile Alert': Taiwan Holds Air-raid Exercise amid China Tension

Roads emptied and people were ordered to stay indoors in parts of Taiwan, including its capital Taipei, on Monday for an air-raid exercise as the island steps up preparations in the event of a Chinese attack. Sirens sounded at 1:30 p.m.

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Missile alert': Taiwan holds air-raid exercise amid China tension

Reuters

Young Thai duo's dream run yields silver

Rising stars Ruttanapak Oupthong and Chasinee Korepap had to settle for a runner-up spot at the US$500,000 BWF Taipei Open on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Kashyap, Tanisha lose in Taipei Open, India’s campaign over

Third seed Kashyap’s impressive run ended with a loss to Soong Joo Ven of Malaysia

The Hindu

Parupalli Kashyap, Tanisha Crasto lose in Taipei Open, India's campaign over

TAIPEI: Indian campaign ended at the Taipei Open badminton tournament after Parupalli Kashyap and Tanisha Crasto suffered narrow defeats in the quarterfinals of the singles and doubles competitions respectively on Friday.

The Times of India

City planning for heat waves must be strategic

As devastating heat waves sweep large parts of Europe and China, Wan-Yu Shih looks at how careful urban design can help plan for increasingly overheating cities.

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Taiwan's concerns on speed of arms sales will be conveyed to U.S., says ex-U.S. defence secretary

Former U.S. defence secretary Mark Esper said on Thursday he would take back to Washington D.C. concerns expressed in Taiwan about the speed of arms sales to the island and the need to get greater access to weapons like portable missiles.

The Independent UK

European Parliament VP urges renewed China-Taiwan dialogue

European Parliament Vice President Nicola Beer has met with Taiwan's leader Tsai Ing-wen and called for China to open a “mutual and respectful dialogue" with the self-governing island democracy it claims as its own territory

The Times of India

Taipei Open: Tanisha Crasto-Ishaan Bhatnagar pair enters pre-quarters

TAIPEI: India's mixed pairing of Tanisha Crasto and Ishaan Bhatnagar breezed past Svetlana Zilberman and Misha Zilberman to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the Taipei Open Super 300 tournament on Tuesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

China headhunts Taiwan's semiconductor engineers

TAIPEI -- China is headhunting semiconductor engineers from Taiwan through various methods, including offering generous compensation packages and sometimes using illicit means of recruitment, in a bid to become self-sufficient in the production of this vital product.

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The Conversation

When people say the West should support Taiwan, what exactly do they mean?

There is a growing antagonism towards China in Western commentary, provoked by its treatment of the Uighurs, Hong Kong and Taiwan, its activities in the South China Sea and its role in Sri Lanka’s debt crisis.

The Times of India

PV Sindhu loses to nemesis Tai Tzu Ying, exits Malaysia Open

KUALA LUMPUR: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu crashed out in the women's singles quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open Super 750 badminton after losing to nemesis Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in a hard-fought three-game contest here on Friday.

The Hindu

Sindhu loses to nemesis Tai Tzu Ying, exits Malaysia Open

The Chinese Taipei shuttler extended her domination over the Indian ace, leading 16-5 on head-to-head record.

Los Angeles Times

‘Just another Chinese city’: Xi’s Hong Kong visit marks its new era under Beijing’s control

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Even before he set foot in Hong Kong, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s intent was clear: to usher in the city’s next chapter under the firm grip of Communist Party rule.

The Hindu

Malaysia Open | Sindhu, Prannoy advance to quarterfinals

The seventh-seeded P. V. Sindhu will next face her nemesis Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open

Bangkok Post

Taiwan rebuffs Philippines complaint about S. China Sea live fire drills

TAIPEI: Taiwan on Wednesday rebuffed a complaint from the Philippines about live fire drills around a Taiwan-controlled island deep in the South China Sea, saying it had the right to do so and always issues a warning of its exercises.

The Times of India

Deepika Kumari & Co bag recurve team silver, India end with three medals in Archery World Cup Stage 3

PARIS: The Indian women's recurve team of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and Simranjeet Kaur settled for a silver medal after the trio's fairytale run was halted by Chinese Taipei in a one-sided final at the World Cup Stage 3 here on Sunday.

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