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Taiwan vice president has back surgery for herniated discs

Taiwan Vice President William Lai had surgery for herniated discs on his spine on Sunday after complaining of acute lower back pain, which went successfully and he is expected to be out of bed and walking by the evening, the presidential office said.

Reuters

Chinese military: US plane in Taiwan Strait endangered peace

SHANGHAI: China's military said on Saturday that the recent fly through of a United States maritime plane through the Taiwan Strait deliberately disrupted the regional situation and endangered peace and stability.

Bangkok Post

As China shuts out the world, internet access from abroad gets harder too

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Most internet users trying to get past China's Great Firewall search for a cyber tunnel that will take them outside censorship restrictions to the wider web. But Vincent Brussee is looking for a way in, so he can better glimpse what life is like under the Communist…

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Beijing Is Still Playing the Long Game on Taiwan

Why China Isn’t Poised to Invade

Foreign Affairs

Hong Kongers reflect on Taiwan, an imperfect exile

Coming to Taiwan was a logical step for Lam Wing-kee, a Hong Kong bookstore owner who was held by police in China for five months for selling sensitive books about the Communist Party

The Independent UK

Taiwan donates $1 million for Afghan quake relief efforts

Taiwan will donate $1 million to Afghan earthquake relief efforts in response to a call from the United Nations and others for humanitarian assistance, the government said late on Thursday.

Reuters

Still Waiting for Justice: A Queer Christian’s Reflection for Pride Month

SueAnn Shiah, a Taiwanese American Queer Christian, offers a Pride Month reflection on accountability and abolition.

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5 Falling Stocks That Are Still Top Rated

The major stock market indexes have tumbled over fears of aggressive interest rate hikes by the Fed to control the multi-decade high inflation and an imminent recession. This market correction has led to shares of many economically-vital companies losing significantly. Shell (SHEL), Cheniere Energy (LNG), QUALCOMM (QCOM), AT&T (T), and…

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A Gotad Picnic With Ifugaos Living in Taiwan

Ifugao Filipinos recently gathered in Taipei to celebrate Gotad, a holiday of thanksgiving. The occasion was day of respite for mostly blue-collar and domestic workers. “Our goal is to help one another in physical, spiritual, and monetary help,” organizer Barbie Bren Dulnuan said.

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Neither citizens nor foreigners: Hongkongers struggle to adapt to life in Taiwan

Language and cultural differences confronting refugees are compounded by an administrative limbo and lack of support in their new home

The Guardian - AU

From Folk Hero to Video Game Character: ‘The Legend of Tianding’

Based on a Taiwanese folk hero, ‘The Legend of Tianding’ is a game with stunning period aesthetics, engrossing action, and political relevance.

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Former Google CEO: How The US Can Offset Semiconductor Dependency, Bolster National Security

Reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE: TSM), which manufactures 92% of the world's all advanced chips, puts the national security of the U.S. at risk, according to Eric Schmidt, former chief executive officer of Alphabet Inc.

Benzinga

Taiwan scrambles jets to warn away Chinese planes in its air defence zone

Taiwan scrambled jets on Tuesday to warn away 29 Chinese aircraft in its air defence zone, including bombers that flew south of the island and into the Pacific, in the latest uptick in tensions and largest incursion since late May.

Reuters

Last suspect in Taiwan murders surrenders

The third and final suspect in the slaying of a Thai couple in Taiwan surrendered to Crime Suppression Division police at his hometown in Chiang Rai province on Tuesday, ending an intensive manhunt.

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Earthquake felt in Taiwan's capital

An earthquake briefly shook buildings in Taiwan's capital Taipei on Monday though there were no immediate reports of any damage.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan murder 'accomplice' arrested

An alleged accomplice in the murder of a Thai couple in Taiwan was arrested on Sunday afternoon, a police source said.

The Independent UK

Russia sanctions: Which brands are severing ties over Ukraine invasion?

Banks, businesses, oligarchs, politicians and military leaders all targeted with harsh economic penalties by Western democracies as punishment for Vladimir Putin’s actions

Bangkok Post

Taiwan murder 'accomplice' arrested in Kalasin

An alleged accomplice in the slaying of a Thai couple in Taiwan was arrested on a charge of premeditated murder on Sunday afternoon, a police source said.

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Suspect confesses to killing Thai couple in Taiwan

Murder suspect Santi Supa-apiradeepailin has reversed his statement and confessed to colluding with two other Thais to kill a Thai couple in Taiwan over a drug business conflict.

The Independent UK

Murder suspect in Taiwanese church shooting in California charged with hate crimes

One person died and five injured in shooting in Orange County, California, on 15 May

The Independent UK

Russia sanctions: Which brands are severing ties over Ukraine invasion?

Banks, businesses, oligarchs, politicians and military leaders all targeted with harsh economic penalties by Western democracies as punishment for Vladimir Putin’s actions

Daily Mirror

China launches ENORMOUS aircraft carrier to rival US Navy in 'defiant statement'

President Xi Jinping has vowed to overhaul and modernise China's armed forces - the largest in the world - and seeks to project its power beyond Chinese shores despite promises it has no hostile intent

The Guardian - US

California Taiwanese church shooting suspect charged with hate crime for May attack

David Wenwei Chou, 68, is accused of opening fire on a gathering at the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian church and killing one person

Los Angeles Times

Taiwanese church shooting suspect is charged with hate crimes

LOS ANGELES — A 68-year-old man accused of killing one person and injuring five others at a Taiwanese Presbyterian church in Laguna Woods has been charged with hate crime enhancements, Orange County prosecutors announced Friday.

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Taiwan’s Lost Growth (Part 2): How Stagnant Wages are Throttling the Economy

Taiwan has one of the lowest GDP growths since 1995 among emerging economies. This is not going to change if wages don’t grow.

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