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Politicians flaunt 'lucky veggies' on Taiwan's campaign trail

TAIPEI: Many politicians might hope for a picture-perfect moment with a voter's baby to boost their poll numbers, but in Taiwan vegetables are the kings of the campaign trail.

Bangkok Post

The world's two biggest emitters are coming together on climate — what can we expect from China-US talks?

The US and China have resumed discussions on climate change, but experts say the future is uncertain and the dialogue fragile.

ABC News

Xi Jinping's 'unscripted' moments at G20, Apec

President Xi Jinping's unscripted moments during the summits in Southeast Asia last week offered rare insights into the country's most powerful leader in decades and reassurances about his post-pandemic diplomacy.

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Taiwan says it sees less Chinese interference ahead of elections

Taiwan is seeing less Chinese interference ahead of its local elections, possibly due to China's own domestic problems and its efforts to improve its international image, Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on Wednesday.

Reuters

5 ways for Canada to tackle Chinese interference after the Trudeau-Xi showdown

In April 2021, Conservative MP Kenny Chiu was so concerned about potential Chinese interference in Canada’s political system that he proposed a Foreign Influence Registry Act similar to those in the United States and Australia. The act requires anyone acting on behalf of foreign interests to be publicly identified.

The Conversation

1 Chip Stock Warren Buffett Just Bought

Warren Buffet recently purchased shares of chip giant Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) worth more than $4 billion. The company enjoys a leadership position in the field of advanced semiconductors. However, is it well-positioned to survive the economic and industry-specific challenges now? Read on to find out….

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US and Chinese defense chiefs meet amid strained relations

The defense chiefs of the United States and China have held talks on the sidelines of a regional meeting in Cambodia to discuss strained bilateral relations and regional and global security issues

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Taiwan charges army officer with corruption, harming state security

Taiwanese prosecutors said on Tuesday they had charged a senior military officer with corruption and harming state security after they said he took bribes from a Chinese agent to act as a spy and even signed a letter promising to surrender to China.

Reuters

Singapore and Taiwan’s Multifaceted, Unofficial Ties

Singapore has had robust economic, societal, and cultural ties with Taiwan, but its trepidation at offending the PRC may prompt it to pull back.

The News Lens

US, China Defense Chiefs Meet in Cambodia

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe in Cambodia on Tuesday as the two sides move to keep tensions in check. The meeting on the sidelines of a conference of defense ministers in Siem Reap is the first between Austin and Wei since June, before a…

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US, China defence ministers meet in latest bid to ease strains

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin began talks with Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe on Tuesday as the two countries tentatively resume contacts that were severed after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan in August.

Bangkok Post

Pentagon chief raises concern about Beijing's 'dangerous' behavior with Chinese counterpart

U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday emphasized the need to improve crisis communications during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart while raising concern about "increasingly dangerous" behavior by Chinese military aircraft.

Reuters

Five facts and questions about Taiwan's local elections

Taiwan holds local elections on Saturday, a key test of support for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) ahead of presidential and parliamentary polls in early 2024.

Reuters

US, China defence chiefs likely to meet in sign of thawing ties

The US and Chinese defence chiefs are likely to meet for their first talks since Beijing suspended dialog with Washington over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s August visit to Taiwan -- the latest sign that ties between the two nations are stabilising.

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Reuters

No need to avoid Xi at APEC, Taiwan envoy says after rare encounter

Taiwan told its representative there was no need to avoid Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in Thailand, the envoy said on Monday, leading to a rare encounter at a time when China has been stepping up military pressure.

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Joint exercise held amid Taiwan tension

Japan and the United States have wrapped up their largest joint military exercise, Keen Sword, amid an unprecedented sense of urgency, as the possibility of a real Taiwan crisis has come to the fore. The drills, conducted in the Nansei Islands, stretched from the southern tip of Kyushu to Okinawa…

Reuters

Explainer-Why U.S. seeks closer security cooperation with the Philippines

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visits the Philippines this week in the Biden administration's latest high-level engagement with America's oldest Asian ally and an increasingly vital strategic partner as tensions rise with China over Taiwan.

Reuters

With Philippines visit VP Harris seeks to reset relations

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in the Philippines on Sunday for talks aimed at reviving ties with the former U.S. colony, an Asian ally that is central to U.S. efforts to counter China's increasingly assertive policies towards Taiwan.

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Sports Illustrated

Dwight Howard Drops 38 Points in Taiwanese Pro League Debut

The eight-time NBA All-Star showed out in a way that has to be seen to be believed.

The Independent UK

Jacinda Ardern raises concerns with Xi Jinping over Taiwan and urges ‘influence’ over North Korea tensions

Jacinda Ardern encouraged China ‘to bring peace and stability to end the conflict’ in North Korea

The Independent UK

Symbol of reunion with China, panda Tuan Tuan dies in Taipei

Tuan Tuan, one of two giant pandas gifted to Taiwan from China as a symbol of hoped-for reunion between the sides, has died

ABC News

Anthony Albanese says engagement with China was 'constructive' but downplays further plans at APEC

Jacinda Ardern sat down with Xi Jinping at the APEC Summit in Thailand where its now reported she offered to bring a trade delegation to China.

Fortune

Ken Griffin warns U.S. faces ‘immediate Great Depression’ if China seizes Taiwan’s semiconductor industry

The Citadel CEO worries U.S. restrictions on selling advanced computer chips to China could make invading Taiwan more tempting to Beijing.

AAP

PM wraps regional tour with optimism

The prime minister has completed his nine-day tour of Southeast Asia where he put Australia's standing on trade, cooperation and climate to other world leaders.

The Independent UK

China's Xi seeks new diplomatic inroads with Asian leaders

Chinese President Xi Jinping has used his first face-to-face meetings with America’s Asia-Pacific allies since 2020 to forge diplomatic inroads as Washington pushes back against Beijing's influence in the region

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