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Woman arrested for 1993 cold case murder of California store owner

Rayna Hoffman-Ramos is charged with murdering Taiwanese immigrant Shu Ming Tang in a robbery gone wrong almost three decades ago

The Independent UK

US general: Ukraine resistance highlights need to prepare

The top U.S. Army commander in the Pacific says Ukraine’s stiff resistance to the Russian invasion, which has turned Moscow’s advance into a grinding war of attrition, has underscored the importance to allies of the need to be prepared for any eventuality

The Independent UK

Why Taiwan Came Up During Ukraine-Related Call Between Biden, China’s Xi

While the calls signal stability in Sino-U.S. ties, experts see low odds of the two countries advancing toward any stronger friendship.

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Japan to freeze assets of 25 more Russians over Ukraine invasion

Move comes after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announces steps to revoke Russia’s “most favoured nation” trade status.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine war reverberates on Taiwan's 'frontline of democracy'

Lin Jih-shou was brewing tea last month in his popular breakfast joint when he heard the buzz of a plane – a rare sound on the remote Taiwanese-held island of Dongyin near China's coast, which does not have an airport.

Reuters

Taiwan may extend conscription as Ukraine invasion stokes China fears

Russian attack reignites debate about Taiwan’s readiness for potential Chinese invasion

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan says 'reunification law' would put too much pressure on China

A senior Taiwanese official said on Thursday he did not see China adopting a "reunification law" as it would put too much pressure on Beijing to set a timetable for bringing the island under its control, which could severely raise tensions.

Reuters

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Fosun Reports $157 Million of China mRNA Vaccine Sales in 2021

BioNTech partner markets the advanced-tech inoculation in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan as regulators haven’t cleared the shots for the mainland

Caixin Global

Taiwan considers extending 4-month military conscription

Taiwan’s Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng says the government is considering extending its four-month compulsory military service amid concerns about the self-governing island democracy’s tensions with China, which have been underscored by Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Taiwan weighs extending compulsory military service beyond 4 months

Taiwan is considering extending compulsory military service beyond four months, Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Wednesday, as the war in Ukraine renewed discussion about how best to respond to China's military pressure.

Reuters

Data Analytics Vital for Understanding Asian Video Streaming Market

Overview of Taiwan’s VOD market in 2021 Q3, YouTube continues to be the leading platform, reaching approximately 15 million viewers per month. The audience profile of online video is about half male and half female, and more than half are over 45 years old.

The News Lens

Ukraine: lessons for Taiwan, and for China too

Almost a month in, China is still being extremely coy about its attitude towards the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The regime is acutely aware that there are many parallels between the Russian-Ukrainian relationship and the Chinese-Taiwanese one, and that the Russian attempt to conquer Ukraine is failing, or at least…

Bangkok Post

Strong quakes shake Taiwan, no damage reported

Buildings shook in Taipei early on Wednesday morning as two earthquakes in quick succession, the strongest with a magnitude of 6.6, struck southeastern Taiwan, but there were no immediate reports of damage.

Reuters

‘A blatant lie’: China and Taiwan fight for credit over rescue of sailors lost at sea for 29 days

Both governments are claiming responsibility for rescue of nine Papua New Guinean nationals last month

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What Pompeo’s Visit to Taiwan Indicates

While Mike Pompeo called for formal recognition of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on his recent trip, the Biden Administration will remain cautious and keep its options open.

Reuters

Marshall Islands says 'strongly committed' to Taiwan ties

The president of the Marshall Islands pledged firm commitment to ties with Taiwan on Tuesday, offering his support at a time when Taiwan is facing increased diplomatic pressure from Beijing.

Los Angeles Times

Doyle McManus: Ukraine’s resistance offers a useful lesson to Taiwan

WASHINGTON — Russia’s war in Ukraine has taught the world’s autocrats some useful lessons:

Al Jazeera

As global brands shun Russia, Asian firms sit out controversy

Different government policies and public perceptions fuel reluctance to follow Western-led corporate exodus, experts say

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The Hindu

Morning Digest | India, Japan set investment target of $42 billion in next five years; Biden, Xi trade warnings on Ukraine, Taiwan, and more

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Reuters

Chinese military says U.S. destroyer's passage through Taiwan Strait 'provocative'

The U.S. destroyer Ralph Johnson's sail-through of the Taiwan Strait on March 17 was a "provocative" act by the United States and sent the wrong signals to pro-Taiwan independence forces, the Chinese military said on Saturday.

The Guardian - US

Joe Biden warns Xi Jinping of ‘consequences’ if China backs Russia

Leaders spoke for nearly two hours but Biden did not make any direct requests to Xi to persuade Putin to end the attack

Reuters

Xi says improper handling of Taiwan issues will hit China-U.S. ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping told his U.S. counterpart Joe Biden on Friday that the Taiwan issue needs to be handled properly to avoid a negative impact on Sino-U.S. relations, according to Chinese media.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The one story you’ve got to know about Taiwanese great ‘Mr. Lu,’ who died at 85

Lu Liang-huan, who helped put Taiwanese golf on the map and was known to golf fans as Mr. Lu, died on March 15.

StockNews.com

3 Hard-Hit Mega-Cap Stocks to Buy on the Dip: Visa, Taiwan Semiconductor, and Oracle

The stock market has stumbled dramatically due to record-high inflation, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, surging volatility, and the Fed’s hawkish stance. But the market downturn has created opportunities for long-term investors to buy quality mega-cap stocks Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), Visa (V), and Oracle (ORCL) at reasonable prices. So, read on.

Benzinga

Taiwan's Leading Crypto Operator Weighs Nasdaq IPO

Taiwan’s largest cryptocurrency exchange operator, MaiCoin Group explored a Nasdaq initial public offering within two years, Bloomberg reports. Taiwan’s lightly regulated crypto market could be a selling point for MaiCoin. Apart from its mobile app, MaiCoin clients in Taiwan can process trading orders at Seven-Eleven and Hi-Life stores. MaiCoin completed a Series C…

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