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US, Filipino forces hold combat drills on beach facing China

U.S. and Filipino marines staged combat exercises involving the mock defense of an island from aggressors in a northern Philippine town facing the sea border with China

The Independent UK

Taiwan studying Ukraine war tactics, discussing with U.S.

Taiwan's defence ministry has set up a working group to study the tactics of the war in Ukraine, including how the country has been able to hold out against Russia, and has been discussing this with the United States, its minister said on Thursday.

Reuters

U.S. says China's pressure on Taiwan a threat to all democracies

China's diplomatic and military pressure on Taiwan represents a threat to all democracies and the United States is committed to helping the island defend itself, the top U.S. diplomat in Taipei said.

Reuters

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Ukraine war will make China more cautious on Taiwan, advisers say

Russia's poor performance in its Ukraine war will make China more cautious about attacking Taiwan as Beijing is watching the conflict to learn military lessons, Taiwan's government on Wednesday cited a meeting of senior advisers as saying.

Reuters

Thai Labor Ready to Enter Saudi Market

The Thai Ministry of Labor established a center specialized in rehabilitating and training workers in all professions, signaling the revival of relations and the entry of Thai labor into the Saudi market. Thai Minister of Labor Suchart Chomklin stated that many Thai nationals work in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Congress Moves Closer to Passing Major China Legislation

The legislation provides funding for U.S.-Taiwan cultural exchanges, recognizes Taiwan as part of the Indo-Pacific strategy, and ends a prohibition of displaying the Taiwanese flag during official visits.

The News Lens

Following her passion

Many people track their life experiences by writing in a diary. As an artist, Isariyabhorn Wanmarat captures moments of her life by snapping photos, taking notes and drawing images with coloured pencils. From her visual diary, Isariyabhorn developed and selected 21 paintings to showcase at her debut solo exhibition "BlueBlurryMonday",…

Bangkok Post

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Taiwan sees lessons in Ukraine

Many Taiwanese are saying Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a wake-up call.

Axios

Russia sanctions: Heineken and Carlsberg join firms severing ties over Ukraine invasion – see full list

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

The Independent UK

US, Filipino forces start war drills in region facing Taiwan

Thousands of American and Filipino forces have begun one of their largest combat exercises in years

The Independent UK

Taiwan sees Ukraine war helping Chinese yuan's internationalisation

The war in Ukraine and Russia's effective exclusion from the global currency system could be an opportunity for China to raise the profile of its currency in a challenge to the U.S. dollar, a senior Taiwanese security official said on Monday.

Reuters

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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Al Jazeera

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.

Reuters

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.

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan may extend conscription as Ukraine invasion stokes China fears

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

Reuters

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.

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Caixin Global

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

The Independent UK

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

Reuters

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.

The News Lens

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.

Bangkok Post

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…

Reuters

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.

The Guardian - AU

‘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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