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Taiwan Mulls Lengthening Military Service

Analysts believe Taiwan’s ability and commitment to defend itself has been questioned in both Beijing and Washington and improving mandatory military service would send a clear signal to both that it is prepared.

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‘It feels like the end of the world’: Taiwan civilians practise for war as Ukraine revives China fears

Community groups use US army training videos to rehearse for disaster, yet the government is reluctant to support a civilian defence force

The Guardian - AU

Strain of Shanghai’s COVID lockdown tests China’s zero tolerance resolve

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A month ago, China was contemplating how to transition from the “zero tolerance” COVID-19 policy that kept it largely infection-free during the pandemic. But a fast-spreading outbreak in the country’s financial center has shown just how distant that possibility rests.

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Better Buy for 2022: Taiwan Semiconductor vs. NVIDIA

As the digital transformation accelerates, the demand for semiconductor chips should keep rising because they are needed to run advanced technological devices and electric vehicles. This, coupled with the rising price of semiconductors and growing government and private investments due to the global shortage, should result in solid upside for…

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Karat's Goal Is To Build First-Of-Its-Kind Bagasse Production Plant In US: CEO Alan Yu

Karat Packages (NASDAQ:KRT) CEO Alan Yu shared his thoughts with Benzinga on the recently announced joint venture with Happiness Moon to establish a new corporation. Karat plans to establish a new corporation, Green Earth Technology, to build a new 180,000 square-foot factory in Taiwan. It will hold a 49% interest in Green Earth,…

Benzinga

Taiwan president tests negative after COVID case at her residence

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen tested negative for COVID-19 on Friday after a relative she previously had a meal with at her residence was confirmed to be infected, but her public events will all be cancelled until April 14, her office said.

Reuters

'Tip of the iceberg': Taiwan's spy catchers hunt Chinese poachers of chip talent

Taiwan's spy catchers have launched probes into around 100 Chinese companies suspected of illegally poaching semiconductor engineers and other tech talent, a senior official at the island's Investigation Bureau told Reuters.

Reuters

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China rips Pelosi over reported Taiwan trip, setting up showdown

China lashed out at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for reportedly planning a landmark trip to Taiwan that’s been delayed because she has COVID-19, setting up a showdown when her visit to Asia is rescheduled.

Tribune News Service

S.Korea says search under way for missing ship off Taiwan coast

A ship carrying six South Koreans went missing off Taiwan and a search and rescue operation is under way, Seoul's foreign ministry said on Friday.

Reuters

China shipbuilding for Taiwan firm likely aiding Chinese navy build-up - U.S. think tank

Contracts between China's top state-owned shipbuilding firm and Taiwan's leading shipping company are likely lowering the costs of upgrading China's navy, posing security concerns for the island claimed by Beijing, a U.S. think tank said on Thursday.

Reuters

Karat Packaging Forms JV To Build New Factory In Taiwan

Karat Packaging Inc (NASDAQ:KRT) has entered a definitive joint venture agreement with Happiness Moon Co. Ltd. to establish a new corporation, Green Earth Technology, to build a new 180,000 square-foot factory in Taiwan. Karat will hold a 49% interest in Green Earth, with an initial investment of ~$6 million. The new facility will…

Benzinga

China warns of ‘strong measures’ if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan

‘All possible consequences that arise from this [visit] will completely be borne by the US side’

The Independent UK

China warns Pelosi's reported Taiwan trip will have "consequences"

She was scheduled to led a "planned Congressional delegation to Asia" but tested positive for COVID-19.

Axios

Taiwan’s Political Culture As Expressed in an Absurd Ad

As old political slogans and tropes lose their cache, viral fame has become the coin of the realm for politicians and politically-minded comedians alike.

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Ukraine War: How Russian Propaganda Dominates Chinese Social Media

In China’s cyberspace, Russian propaganda continues to influence the discourse over the war in Ukraine. Experts say the efforts could be Beijing’s attempt to trigger anti-Western sentiments.

Reuters

China warns U.S. against House Speaker Pelosi visiting Taiwan

China warned on Thursday it would take strong measures if U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan and said such a visit would severely impact Chinese-U.S. relations, following media reports she would go next week.

The Independent UK

China ship shadows research vessel, Filipino scientists wary

Philippine officials say a Chinese coast guard ship maneuvered for days near a research vessel deployed by Philippine and Taiwanese scientists to undertake a crucial survey of undersea fault lines west of the northern Philippines, causing concern among the scientists on board

Tribune News Service

Yellen faces bipartisan pressure to toughen Russia sanctions

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was pushed by legislators from both sides of the aisle Wednesday to strengthen moves to cut off financial links with Russia, and was queried on the Biden administration’s readiness to impose sanctions on China in the event it moved aggressively toward Taiwan.

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Bangkok Post

Taiwan needs to pick better allies

In the same week that Taiwanese took to the streets to repudiate Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Taiwan's leaders rolled out the red carpet for a visit by former US President Donald Trump's secretary of state, Mike Pompeo. This is the same man who, together with Mr Trump, withheld military aid…

ABC News

Why is Australia so concerned about China's planned security agreement with Solomon Islands?

Seen the headlines but haven't followed closely? This is why China's proposed new security pact with Solomon Islands is a big deal for Australia.

Reuters

Taiwan tightens Russia export curbs, details tech rules

Taiwan's government said on Wednesday it was tightening export curbs to Russia as part of sanctions on the country for its invasion of Ukraine, detailing rules to prevent technology and chips from being using for military purposes.

Reuters

Taiwan aims for zero serious COVID cases as infections edge up

Taiwan is aiming for zero serious COVID-19 infections and an "effective" control of the virus, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, responding to a gradual increase in the number of domestic cases as it pledges to keep its reopening on track.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Approves $95 Million Sale of Missile Defense Support to Taiwan

The US announced Tuesday it has approved the sale of up to $95 million worth of training and equipment to support Taiwan's Patriot missile defense system, something Taipei said would help protect the island from any invasion by China. "The proposed sale will help to sustain (Taiwan’s) missile density and…

Bangkok Post

US approves $95m sale of missile defence support to Taiwan

WASHINGTON: The United States announced Tuesday it has approved the sale of up to US$95 million worth of training and equipment to support Taiwan's Patriot missile defence system, something Taipei said would help protect the island from any invasion by China.

Al Jazeera

US approves $95m Patriot weapons support for Taiwan

Potential sale is the third since Joe Biden became president in January 2021 and is likely to upset China.

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