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Taiwan president says she looks forward to producing 'democracy chips' with U.S

Taiwan looks forward to producing "democracy chips" with the United States, President Tsai Ing-wen told the visiting governor of the U.S. state of Arizona, Doug Ducey, on Thursday, the latest in a string of senior officials from the county to visit.

Reuters

Deterring China requires boost in defence capacity

Following US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, China fired missiles into six areas surrounding Taiwan and sent fighter jets across the midline of the Taiwan Strait. Some of those missiles landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), threatening fishing boats from the island of Yonaguni, just…

Bangkok Post

US Must Dispel Pelosi’s ‘Negative Influence’ before Climate Talks, Says China

China said on Wednesday that a condition for the resumption of bilateral climate talks with the United States was Washington dispelling the "negative influence" left by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan earlier this month. In response to the visit on Aug. 2-3, China on Aug.…

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Taiwan stocks up on US weapons helping Ukraine thwart Russia

TAIPEI: Taiwan is stockpiling US-made weaponry that Ukraine has used to hold off Russia’s military, a sign Taipei is applying lessons from the conflict to deter China from following through on threats to take the island by force if necessary.

The Times of India

Japan plans longer-range missiles to counter China, Russia

Japan has become increasingly alarmed about China and Russia’s ambitions amid a number of territorial disputes.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan forces fire at drones flying over island near China

Taiwan's military has fired warning shots at drones from China flying over its outposts just off the Chinese coastline

The Independent UK

Taiwan Vows to ‘Counter-Attack’ if China’s Forces Enter its Territory

Taiwan said on Wednesday it would exercise its right to self-defense and "counter-attack" if Chinese armed forces entered its territory, as Beijing increased military activities near the democratic island. Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its own against strong objections by the government in Taipei, has held military exercises around the…

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Japan, seeking arms buildup, makes opaque budget request

Japan’s Defense Ministry has made a budget request for next year without specifying the costs of missiles and other arms or its development plans

The Independent UK

Taiwan's top China policy maker delays U.S. visit

A trip to the United States by the head of Taiwan's China-policy making Mainland Affairs Council has been delayed due to important domestic matters he has to handle, his office said on Wednesday.

Reuters

U.S. must dispel Pelosi's 'negative influence' before climate talks -China

China said on Wednesday that a condition for the resumption of bilateral climate talks with the United States was Washington dispelling the "negative influence" left by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan earlier this month.

Reuters

Taiwan fires shots at Chinese drone for first time, island’s defence ministry says

Taiwan has fired warning shots at a Chinese drone flying in their airspace after President Tsai Ing-wen ordered the military to take 'strong countermeasures' against further provocations from Beijing

Daily Mirror

China sets October start for congress seen as Xi coronation

China's ruling Communist Party will hold its five-yearly congress beginning on Oct. 16, with Xi Jinping poised to secure an historic third leadership term and cement his place as the country's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong.

Reuters

Taiwan vows counter-attack if Chinese forces enter its territory

Taiwan said on Wednesday it would exercise its right to self-defence and counter-attack if Chinese armed forces entered its territory, as Beijing increased military activities near the democratically governed island.

Reuters

Morning mail: MP properties revealed, Dawson verdict explained, Taiwan fires at Chinese drone

Wednesday: MPs and senators own or part-own hundreds of properties, analysis shows. Plus: five things that led to Chris Dawson’s guilty verdict

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Deadly salmonella warning over bacteria that can kill by infecting the blood

Researchers in Taiwan revealed Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) can infect the blood vessels of people in certain risk groups, along with the typical symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps

RideApart

Gogoro To Roll Out Rideshare Service In Taiwan's Second Largest City

Gogoro, the Taiwanese electric two-wheeler and infrastructure specialist, announced expansion of its GoShare rideshare program to Taichung City.

Reuters

Taiwan fires warning shots at Chinese drone near offshore island

Taiwan's military on Tuesday fired warning shots at a Chinese drone which buzzed an islet controlled by Taiwan near the Chinese coast, a military spokesperson said.

Benzinga

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China to Hold 20th Communist Party Congress from Oct. 16

Reuters

Taiwan says Arizona governor to visit on Tuesday

(Corrects duration of visit)

The Independent UK

Arizona governor to focus on semiconductors in Taiwan visit

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has arrived in Taiwan for a visit focused on semiconductors, the critical chips used in everyday electronics that the island manufactures

Reuters

Taiwan shoots at Chinese drone after president warns of 'strong countermeasures'

Taiwan fired warning shots at a Chinese drone which buzzed an offshore islet on Tuesday shortly after President Tsai Ing-wen said she had ordered Taiwan's military to take "strong countermeasures" against what she termed Chinese provocations.

The Independent UK

Taiwan leader tells troops to keep cool amid Chinese threats

Taiwan’s president has told the self-ruled island’s military units to keep their cool in the face of daily warplane flights and warship maneuvers by rival China, saying that Taiwan will not allow Beijing to provoke a conflict

Reuters

Guatemala support for Taiwan will not stop 'reunification' of China and Taiwan, says China

(Corrects 'unification' to 'reunification' in headline and first paragraph)

Reuters

Guatemala pledges support for Taiwan, China accuses island of 'political manipulation'

Guatemalan Foreign Minister Mario Bucaro said on Tuesday that the Central American country will "always support" Taiwan, after China conducted its largest-ever military drills around the self-ruled island earlier this month.

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