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AP: China fishing fleet defied U.S in standoff on high seas

This summer, as China was protesting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, a much different geopolitical standoff was taking shape in another corner of the Pacific

The Independent UK

Democracy spreads in waves – but shared cultural history might matter more than geography

Recent events like the war in Ukraine, conflicts over Taiwan and the rise of authoritarian ideology have renewed interest in the foundations of modern democracy.

The Conversation

Taiwan museum admits breaking artefacts worth £66m

A bowl, teacup and plate – dating from 15th and 17th centuries – were broken in three separate incidents

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China slams planned US Air Force deployment of six B-52 bombers to northern Australia

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticises the planned deployment of US B-52 bombers to Tindal Air Base in the Northern Territory and says the move will increase regional tensions.

ABC News

This Seattleite's debut cookbook explores what Taiwanese American food looks like

Growing up, Frankie Gaw's Taiwanese American Thanksgiving family meal at his grandmother's house in Memphis, Tennessee, consisted of a mishmash of steamed buns, scallion pancakes and soy-marinated tofu sharing space with macaroni and cheese, green bean casserole and racks of ribs from Corky's, the neighborhood barbecue joint. He loved it.

Tribune News Service

Report: China targets 2 diplomatic allies with Pacific aid

The Lowy Institute reports Beijing is targeting its Pacific aid to new diplomatic allies Solomon Islands and Kiribati while Chinese financial support across the region continues to decline

The Independent UK

Information security challenges emerge often, ACW SOUTH can help forge cyber security for Taiwan SPONSORED

Taiwan is under foreign cyber attacks up to 30 million times on average every month. How can ACW SOUTH play its role to lay down foundations for cyber security and empower cybersec talents at the time when information and communication technology is rising and cyber threats are imminent?

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US Air Force to deploy nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to Australia as tensions with China grow

A Four Corners investigation can reveal the US Air Force is planning to deploy up to six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to Tindal air base near Darwin, as fears grow that China is preparing for an assault on Taiwan.

ABC News

Biden faces 'unpredictable' era with China's empowered Xi

President Joe Biden’s administration is taking stock of a newly empowered Xi Jinping as the Chinese president begins a third, norm-breaking term as Communist Party leader

The Independent UK

How Might Brazil’s Elections Affect Taiwan?

A Lula victory could signal a return in prominence, and perhaps an expansion, of the BRICS group.

The News Lens

120,000 parade at Taiwan Pride despite rain

Some 120,000 people paraded in the streets of Taipei despite the rainy weather in the city’s 20th annual Pride event celebrating the LGBTQ community Saturday

The Independent UK

Japan plans new joint command to manage armed forces - Nikkei

Japan will set up a new joint command to manage the operations of its land, sea and air forces, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Saturday, as part of a major defence overhaul in the face of China's increasing assertiveness over Taiwan.

Reuters

Taiwan celebrates diversity, equality in east Asia's largest Pride march

About 120,000 people, many carrying rainbow flags, marched through Taiwan's capital Taipei on Saturday to celebrate LGBTQ+ equality in east Asia's largest Pride march.

Reuters

Does China intend to rule Taiwan under 'one country, two systems'?

Latest amendments to the Chinese Communist Party's constitution concerning Hong Kong have reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to the "one country, two systems" policy and its vision the principle would be the governing solution for Taiwan, according to analysts.

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Pokémon still going: Taiwan’s love affair with the game the world forgot

Global use of Pokémon Go has plummeted, but its popularity remains undimmed among Taiwan’s young and old

Bangkok Post

B21m house seized from fugitive after huge crystal meth bust

The Office of the Narcotics Control Board has seized a 21-million-baht house in Bangkok from a suspected international drug trafficker, following the discovery of nearly a tonne of crystal methamphetamine destined for Taiwan in August.

Reuters

Taiwan urges China to stop sabre-rattling and start talking

China should stop its sabre-rattling against Taiwan and maintain peace and stability, the head of Taiwan's China-policy making Mainland Affairs Council said on Friday, as Beijing ramped up political and military pressure on the island it claimed as its own.

Reuters

Large explosion in Taiwan's CPC Dalin oil refinery, no one hurt

A large explosion hit Taiwan's state-backed CPC Dalin Refinery in the southern city of Kaohsiung on Thursday night, videos and images from the Fire Deparment showed, with heavy fire seen above the plant but no injuries initially found, officials said.

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The Conversation

Labor retains large lead in Victorian Resolve poll four weeks from election; also leads in NSW

The Victorian state election will be held in four weeks, on November 26. A Resolve poll for The Age, conducted October 20-24 from a sample of “more than 800”, gave Labor a 59-41 lead over the Coalition.

Reuters

Japan in late-stage talks with U.S. for Tomahawk missile purchase -Yomiuri

Japan is in the final stages of negotiations with the United States to buy U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, the Yomiuri daily reported on Friday, citing multiple unnamed Japanese government sources.

Bangkok Post

Cohesion over possible invasion

Chinese President Xi Jinping's new generals may have been selected for their political loyalty to him, but those ties could serve at least one vital military purpose in any Taiwan invasion plan: ensuring cohesion and decisiveness.

Reuters

Putin says United States wrong to destroy relations with China

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the United States was wrong to destroy its relations with China over Taiwan.

Benzinga

Taiwan Semiconductor Unusual Options Activity For October 27

A whale with a lot of money to spend has taken a noticeably bearish stance on Taiwan Semiconductor. Looking at options history for Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) we detected 25 strange trades.

Daily Mirror

Incredible moment 63st pregnant whale is saved after washing up on beach

The pygmy sperm whale washed up on a beach in Taoyuan City in Taiwan on Saturday and was saved by rescuers while the young whale found alongside it did not survive

Reuters

Russia's Sechin says Taiwan will return to China 'on schedule'

Igor Sechin, chief executive of Russian oil giant Rosneft and one of Vladimir Putin's closest allies, on Thursday heaped praise on China's leaders and said Taiwan would return to its "native harbour" on time.

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