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Xi Jinping asked Biden to stop Nancy Pelosi from visiting Taiwan, report says

Ahead of Pelosi’s visit earlier this month, Beijing had issued repeated warnings and threatened serious consequences

The Independent UK

Letters: we praise Salman Rushdie now. Why not then?

The attack on the author of The Satanic Verses has been universally condemned. It has not always been thus

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan says China continuing military activities nearby

Taiwan's defence ministry said 17 Chinese aircraft and five Chinese ships were detected operating around Taiwan on Saturday as Beijing continued military activities near the island.

Reuters

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Accused Southern California church shooter pleads not guilty

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A 68-year-old Las Vegas man pleaded not guilty on Friday to killing a doctor and wounding five other people during a shooting rampage at a Laguna Woods church that authorities allege was driven by a long-running hatred of Taiwanese people.

The Orange County Register

Why Taiwan matters to the democratic world

US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's headline-generating visit to Taipei has reminded the world how much Taiwan matters to China. But Taiwan also should matter to the democratic world.

Bangkok Post

Putin and Xi ‘could meet in September’ at summit in Samarkand

Wall Street Journal suggests Russian and Chinese leaders could hold discussions in Uzbek city

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan seeks to free citizens lured to Cambodia by scammers

Taiwan is seeking to free more than 300 of its citizens lured to Cambodia by crime groups

The Independent UK

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Taiwan says China continuing military activities nearby

Taiwan's defence ministry said 17 Chinese aircraft and six Chinese ships were detected operating around Taiwan on Friday as Beijing continued military activities near the island.

Reuters

Martin Schram: The Putinization of President Xi

In this broiling summer, when we are shaken by threats that could shatter our most globally revered national monument — America’s cherished democracy — a menacing development suddenly occurred half-a-world away.

Tribune News Service

China stands by sanctions on Lithuanian official after Taiwan visit

China said on Friday its sanctions on Lithuania's deputy transport minister were an appropriate and reasonable response to her recent visit to Taiwan.

Reuters

U.S. Air Force secretary: China's actions around Taiwan increase risk

U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said on Friday that China's actions around Taiwan increase the level of risk and he hoped that China's behaviour returns to the norms that were established before.

Reuters

Mahathir expects early polls, ruling party gains in Malaysia

Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad expects Malaysia’s graft-tainted ruling party will hold general elections in coming months — and could win big

The Independent UK

‘Formosa Betrayed’ Barely Scratches the Surface of Taiwan’s History

‘Formosa Betrayed’ tries to build a political thriller around a mystery in an unknown land ruled with an iron fist. It’s empty didacticism — and less than thrilling.

The News Lens

US opens trade talks with Taiwan to counter China’s economic dominance

The United States and Taiwan have agreed to start trade talks under a new initiative to reach agreements with "economically meaningful outcomes", with a Taiwan official saying China's "economic coercion" would be also be discussed.

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Taiwan’s foreign firms weigh future amid China risk, COVID curbs

China’s ongoing military exercises have led some foreign businesspeople in Taiwan to consider relocating elsewhere.

The Independent UK

China's response to Pelosi visit a sign of future intentions

China’s response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan was anything but subtle — dispatching warships and military aircraft to all sides of the self-governing island democracy, and firing ballistic missiles into the waters nearby

Reuters

'Indescribable' pressure: Taiwan thanks Navy amid China tensions

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has visited sailors in the island's navy to thank them for their efforts amid days of war games and military drills by China, calling the pressure they had faced "indescribable".

The Guardian - AU

Solomon Islands secures $100m China loan to build Huawei mobile towers in historic step

This will be the first loan from China since the Pacific country switched allegiance from Taiwan in 2019

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Lithuania demands China revoke sanctions against official over Taiwan visit

Lithuania's foreign ministry said on Thursday it had issued a formal protest to China over sanctions against the Baltic country's deputy transport minister, calling for the restrictions to be rescinded.

Reuters

Taiwan envoy calls on Germany to up visits, military cooperation

Taiwan's de facto ambassador to Berlin praised what he said was the start of a shift by Germany towards a more assertive stance on China, and urged the government to further enhance relations with Taipei.

The Independent UK

US to begin formal Taiwan trade talks despite China tension

Both nations are expected to hold first round of talks early this autumn

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan national security chief Akiba criticizes China's military exercises

Takeo Akiba, secretary general of the National Security Secretariat, criticized Beijing's extensive military exercises around Taiwan earlier this month in a recent meeting with Yang Jiechi, China's top diplomat, the Japanese government said Thursday.

Reuters

Taiwan says China continues its military activities nearby

Taiwan's defence ministry said 51 Chinese aircraft and six Chinese ships had been detected operating around Taiwan on Thursday as Beijing continued military activities near the island.

The Guardian - UK

Don’t believe China’s convenient historical tales. Taiwan belongs to the Taiwanese

There is much talk from Beijing about how the island has been part of China since time immemorial. The reality is more complicated, says journalist Brian Hioe

Reuters

Ready 24 hours a day - Taiwan showcases anti-aircraft mettle

Taiwan's air force showcased its anti-aircraft capabilities on Thursday, saying they were ready for action 24 hours a day as the democratically governed island faces sustained pressure from Chinese military drills.

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