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Taiwan warns Chinese aircraft in its air defence zone

Taiwan's air force scrambled again on Thursday to warn away nine Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone, Taiwan's defence ministry said, on the same day that Russia invaded Ukraine, a crisis being watched closely in Taipei.

Reuters

Reading Putin’s Speech From Taiwan

Putin’s speech on the war’s eve expressed an incoherence that leaves China in an awkward position vis-a-vis its claims on Taiwan.

The News Lens

Covid: Iceland to lift all remaining curbs; coronavirus isolation rules end in England – as it happened

Latest updates: Iceland confirms no extra restrictions for unvaccinated; people in England who test positive for Covid no longer have to self-isolate

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Wary of China, Taiwan Calls for Vigilance Amid Ukraine Escalation

Taiwan is watching China closely as Russia orders troops into Ukraine’s separatist regions. President Tsai has said Taiwan must raise its surveillance and alertness.

The News Lens

Japan eager to restore domestic production of semiconductors

Amid China's growing presence in both the military and economic fields, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is concerned that Japan has too many vulnerabilities in areas including the protection of vital information and supply networks, and the Japanese government is expediting efforts to pass an "economic security promotion law." This is…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Commentary: How Nixon’s fabled trip to China, 50 years ago this week, led to today’s Taiwan crisis

Fifty years ago Monday, President Richard Nixon landed in Beijing for the historic weeklong trip that effectively ended the United States’ long isolation from the People’s Republic of China.

Los Angeles Times

China Says Taiwan Is ‘Not Ukraine’ as Island Raises Alert Level

Taiwan is "not Ukraine" and has always been an inalienable part of China, China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday, as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called for the island to beef up vigilance on military activities in response to the crisis. The comments come after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson flagged…

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Taiwan says must raise alertness over Ukraine crisis

Taiwan's security and armed forces must increase their surveillance and alertness on military activities in the region, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday during a meeting to discuss the Ukraine crisis.

Reuters

Taiwan denounces Russia amid fears Beijing may copy Moscow's playbook

Taiwan on Wednesday denounced Russia's deployment of "peacekeeping" troops in two separatist-held regions in eastern Ukraine, amid fears Beijing might copy Moscow's playbook and attempt to take the self-ruled island by force.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan casts wary eye at China amid Ukraine crisis, but no immediate alarm

Taiwan is nervous that Beijing may take advantage of a distracted West to ramp up pressure on the island amid the crisis in Ukraine, but there have been no unusual manoeuvres by Chinese forces in recent days, officials in Taipei say.

Reuters

Latest Ukraine updates: Ukraine imposes state of emergency

Latest Ukraine news from February 23: Ukraine’s parliament has voted to approve a state of emergency.

Al Jazeera

China Concerned about ‘Worsening’ Ukraine Situation, Warns Nationals There

China is concerned about the "worsening" situation in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday, repeating his call for all parties to show restraint and resolve differences through dialogue. Accelerating a crisis the West fears could spark a war, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered on Monday the deployment of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pompeo to visit Taiwan in rare trip by former top US diplomat

Former Secretary of State Michael Pompeo is scheduled to travel to Taiwan next month, one of the most senior U.S. dignitaries to visit the democratically ruled island in recent years.

Tribune News Service

Same-sex couples push for adoption rights in Taiwan after landmark case offers hope

A legal loophole in Taiwan means that while single LGBT people can adopt a child, married gay couples cannot. A recent court case provides some hope for change, but it does not set a precedent.

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Ukraine Crisis Tests China-Russia Partnership

Russia’s military buildup along its border with Ukraine is testing the possibility of a Moscow-Beijing axis lining up against the US and its allies. Russian leader Vladimir Putin's meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing this month fed speculation that a new alliance could form between the two great…

The Independent UK

China sanctions US defence contractors over Taiwan deal

China says it will sanction Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin, two U.S. defense contractors that previously faced sanctions, over arms sales to Taiwan

Al Jazeera

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to visit Taiwan

Pompeo, who riled China while in office, will meet Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and speak at a think-tank.

Reuters

U.S. former top diplomat Pompeo, sanctioned by China, to visit Taiwan

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, placed under sanctions by China when he left office at the end of the Trump presidency last year, will visit Taiwan next week and meet President Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's government said on Monday.

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The Guardian - UK

Fifty years on, ‘Nixon in China’ loses its sparkle in Beijing and Washington

The trip was hailed as a diplomatic breakthrough at the time but now critics in the US question its wisdom

Al Jazeera

Roiling China, rapped in Malaysia: Namewee says goal is harmony

Notorious rapper, actor and filmmaker says his latest film project is supposed to bring people together.

The Hindu

195 logs of red sanders valued at ₹2.4 crore slated to be shipped to Taiwan seized in Bengaluru

Customs officials at the Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Whitefield seized 4.8 tonnes of red sanders, estimated to be worth ₹2.4 crore, concealed among furniture in 65 plywood boxes. The consignment comprising 70 containers had arrived from Tamil Nadu and was scheduled to be shipped to Taiwan on Saturday.

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Taiwan Premier Wants Athlete Punished for Wearing China Suit

Taiwan’s premier wants a Taiwanese Olympic speedskater to be punished for wearing what appeared to be a suit from rival China’s team during training. Symbols of the two sides are especially sensitive at a time when China's ruling Communist Party, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, is trying…

The Independent UK

Taiwan premier wants athlete punished for wearing China suit

Taiwan’s premier has called for a Taiwanese speed skater to be punished for wearing a suit from rival China’s team ahead of the Beijing Olympics

Benzinga

This Chipmaker Has A Better 5-Year Return Than Ford, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Bank Of America And Wells Fargo

Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd.'s (NYSE: TSM) high-performance computing and visualization products help gamers get the most from their favorite titles, and over the past five years, the most out of investors' portfolios.

The Hindu

EFLU, Taipei Centre sign pact to promote Mandarin

Mandarin can boost job potential of Indian students, says EFLU Vice-Chancellor

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