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Editorial: Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit an important stand for democratic values at home and abroad

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to visit Taiwan on Tuesday was controversial and courageous, an important gesture in support of democracy and a rebuke of authoritarian threats from Beijing.

Tribune News Service

China cancels bilateral meeting with Japan after G7 Taiwan statement

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday that a meeting between China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Japanese counterpart on the sidelines of ASEAN events in Cambodia had been cancelled.

Reuters

The Loop: Three dead and shooter at large near Mackay, China launches live fire military drills around Taiwan, jury deliberates on Alex Jones

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Taiwan spots two Chinese missiles launched in drill near outlying islands- report

Two missiles were launched by China near Taiwan's Matsu islands, which lie off the coast of China, at around 2 p.m. local time and headed in the direction of the no.2 and no.3 drill zones announced by China, according to an internal Taiwan security report seen be Reuters and confirmed…

Reuters

China launches massive military manoeuvres around Taiwan as Pelosi flies out

China's largest-ever military exercises encircling Taiwan kicked off Thursday, in a show of force in vital international shipping lanes. The performance follows a visit to the island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Radio France Internationale

Asian shares rise on optimism on economic data, earnings

Asian shares are mostly higher as investors welcome encouraging economic data and quarterly earnings reports from big companies

The Independent UK

Taiwan billboards hacked with anti-Nancy Pelosi messages during historic visit

Electronic billboards and screens in convenience stores around Taiwan are hacked to display anti-Nancy Pelosi statements in response to the US House Speaker's visit.

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China says military drills surrounding Taiwan underway

China says military exercises by its navy, air force and other departments are underway in six zones surrounding Taiwan

The Independent UK

Chinese military carries out precision strikes in Taiwan Strait

The exercises are the biggest in at least 25 years

Evening Standard

China fires long-range missiles towards Taiwan during aggressive military exercises

Taiwan's defence ministry has angrily hit back at China carrying out targeted drills in six zones around the country by saying it is ready to respond with force if it is attacked

Daily Mirror

China Begins Major Taiwan Military Drills

China's largest-ever military exercises encircling Taiwan kicked off Thursday, in a show of force straddling vital international shipping lanes after a visit to the island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi left Taiwan Wednesday after a trip that defied a series of stark threats from Beijing, which views the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China made multiple incursions of median line; Taiwan deployed missile systems to track - source

Chinese navy ships and military aircraft briefly crossed the Taiwan Strait median line on Thursday morning, a Taiwan source briefed on the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

Reuters

Thursday briefing: Chinese live-fire drills underway after Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan

In today’s newsletter: As Beijing’s response begins, was the US House speaker’s visit a diplomatic misstep or vital show of solidarity?

The Guardian - UK

Asia on edge as China launches air and sea military drills around Taiwan

Taipei accuses Beijing of imitating North Korea after firing missiles across part of island and disrupting flights and shipping

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China foreign minister calls Pelosi's Taiwan visit 'manic', 'irrational'

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday called U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan a "manic, irresponsible and highly irrational" action by the United States, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

The Guardian - US

From celebrity jets to Pelosi’s Taiwan trip, flight trackers are the sleeper hit of the summer

Forget Netflix: millions are now tuning in to watch little yellow plane icons move across a map of the world

The Guardian - AU

South Korean president accused of avoiding Nancy Pelosi in bid to placate China

Yoon Suk-yeol will not meet US House speaker in move critics say aims to avoid antagonising China as tensions in the Taiwan strait simmer

Axios

China begins live ammunition drills near Taiwan after Pelosi visit

Taiwan has accused Beijing of violating Taipei's sovereignty and undermining regional stability.

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Taiwan's Tsai thanks G7 for supporting regional peace and stability

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen thanked the Group of Seven (G7) nations on Thursday for supporting regional peace and stability after the group called on China to resolve tensions in the Taiwan Strait in a peaceful manner.

Reuters

U.S. Navy say carrier USS Ronald Reagan conducting operations in Philippine Sea

The U.S. Navy on Thursday said the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier was conducting scheduled operations in the Philippine Sea in the Western Pacific, a 5.7 million square kilometre (2.2 million square mile) stretch of ocean that includes waters southeast of Taiwan.

Reuters

Taiwan defence ministry: Military will react appropriately to 'enemy situation'

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Thursday its military will continue to reinforce its alertness level and will react appropriately to the "enemy situation".

Reuters

Chinese military begins drills around Taiwan - state media

China's People's Liberation Army has begun military exercises including live firing on the waters and in the airspace surrounding the island of Taiwan, Chinese state television reported on Thursday.

Reuters

Taiwan urges its firms to boost cybersecurity as attacks jump amid China tensions

Taiwan's government urged the island's companies on Thursday to enhance their cybersecurity in the coming days as authorities were seeing a record number of attacks on their websites amid escalating tensions with China.

Reuters

Taiwan says will strengthen self-defence capabilities

Taiwan will strengthen self-defence capabilities and closely coordinate with the United States and like-minded countries, foreign ministry spokeswoman Joanne Ou told a news conference on Thursday, when asked about China's planned military drills.

Dynamite News

International: After Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, China gears up for military drills

Pelosi left Taiwan on Wednesday after a brief but controversial visit to the island, which China regards as a breakaway province. Full story on Dynamite News:

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