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In dispatches from Ukraine, one Chinese man attracts love — and hate

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Five days after Russia invaded Ukraine, Wang Jixian sat down in front of his phone camera, fresh-shaven and sporting a small Chinese flag on his shirt, to record his final words.

Los Angeles Times

Escalating war in Ukraine raises the stakes for China’s balancing act with Russia

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have forged a relationship they say has “no limits.” But the grinding war in Ukraine is increasing pressure on China to disavow Putin’s aggression or face international condemnation that could upend its own strategies in challenging the U.S.…

Los Angeles Times

Russia sanctions: Mercedes-Benz and L’Oreal join firms severing ties over Ukraine invasion - see full list

Fast food, sporting fixtures and music tours targeted by worldwide boycott of Russia

The Independent UK

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Taiwan air force Mirage fighter lost, pilot ejects safely

Taiwan's air force said one of its French-made Mirage 2000 fighter jets appears to have been lost off the island's east coast, but the pilot has been rescued after parachuting to safety

The Independent UK

Taiwan air force loses another fighter, second crash in three months

A Taiwanese Mirage 2000 fighter jet crashed into the sea off the island's southeast coast on Monday after mechanical issues but the pilot was rescued, the air force said, the second combat aircraft loss in the space of three months.

Reuters

Taiwan's ASUS says Russia shipments at a halt, after Ukraine urges exit

Taiwanese personal computer maker ASUS said on Monday that its shipments to Russia are at an "effective standstill" and that it abides by international regulations, after a Ukraine minister asked it to leave the country.

Reuters

Enter for a chance to exhibit your artwork in Taiwan

Thai artists have an opportunity to exhibit their works in Taiwan and win a prize during the 2023 "Taoyuan International Art Award", which will open a call for submissions from April 4 to 22.

Bangkok Post

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparks questions about China and Taiwan — but Taiwanese people aren't fazed

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sparked commentary about the fate of Taiwan, and raised questions about the consequences for the island if China were to invade. But those living in Taipei urge people not to over-hype the comparisons.

ABC News

Biden aide to meet China’s top diplomat

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and China will hold the first high-level, in-person talks since Russia’s full invasion of Ukraine, as the Biden administration continues to try to enlist Beijing to exert influence on its neighbor to end the crisis.

Tribune News Service

Geopolitics and the Ukraine conflict

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have forged a new partnership in Eurasia. How will that shape the global future?

Salon

Russia sanctions: Cadbury and Pizza Hut join firms severing ties over Ukraine invasion - see full list

Fast food, sporting fixtures and music tours targeted by worldwide boycott of Russia

The Independent UK

Ukraine war gives Taiwan's military reservist reform new impetus

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen visited army reservists training under a new scheme to bolster war readiness on Saturday, a programme that has gotten added impetus from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, given China's bellicosity against the island.

Reuters

Online Thai store launched in Taiwan

The Commerce Ministry is scheduled to open a new online outlet called TOPTHAI Store on Taiwanese e-commerce platform PChome Store on March 29 to tap Taiwanese buyers, focusing initially on fashion and bio-, circular and green (BCG) products.

Bangkok Post

Ukraine is model for Taiwan defense should China violate its 'sovereignty' -U.S. official

Ukraine's stiff resistance against the invasion by Russian forces could be a model for Taiwan to defend itself should China choose to violate the island's "sovereignty" by attacking, a senior U.S. defense official told a Senate hearing on Thursday.

Reuters

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The Independent UK

Russia sanctions: McDonald’s and Pepsi join firms severing ties over Ukraine invasion - see full list

Sporting fixtures and music tours targeted by worldwide boycott of Russia

The News Lens

Is Taiwan’s Solidarity With Ukraine Taking Root?

Since the day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, crowds have gathered every day in front of the office of the de facto Russian embassy.

The Guardian - AU

Hong Kong protests documentary breaks Taiwan box office record in opening weeks

Revolution of Our Times looks at the 2019 demonstrations, which some Taiwanese saw as a warning sign about their own future

The Independent UK

Taiwan minister: China war a disaster regardless of outcome

Taiwan's defense minister says a conflict with China, which threatens to invade the island, would be a disaster for all sides regardless of the outcome

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Tokyo Freezes Assets of Russians, Clarifying Once Ambiguous Relations With Moscow

The shift of tone since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights the collapse of faith of both the Japanese government and the public that Russia will abide by international norms, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

Riots and snubs: In Pacific Islands, a growing wariness of China

Samoan Prime Minister’s decision to skip recent summit is latest evidence of growing mistrust of Beijing.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan says China closed off part of S. China Sea to look for crashed plane

TAIPEI: China closed off a part of the South China Sea close to Vietnam this month in its hunt for a crashed aircraft, Taiwan's intelligence agency said on Thursday, offering an alternate explanation for an exercise Beijing has called military drills.

Reuters

China-Taiwan war would end in 'miserable victory' -Taiwan minister

No matter who wins in any future war between Taiwan and China, it will be a "miserable victory", Taiwan Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Thursday, adding it was best if everyone avoided conflict.

The News Lens

Military Conscription Can’t Deliver Geopolitical Security — in Taiwan, Ukraine, or Anywhere Else

If the goal is to establish durable conditions of geopolitical security, the only hope for Taiwan is the emergence of an international diplomatic regime committed to the mutual draw-down of military capacity worldwide, through which all countries, especially China, Russia, and the United States, would be compelled to gradually diminish…

Roll Call

Ukraine invasion echoes in Pacific region - Roll Call

Lawmakers are concerned that China could be emboldened to invade Taiwan following Russia's attack on Ukraine.

The News Lens

What Ukraine Means for Taiwan’s Security

Although authoritarian states implement similar strategies against their military targets, there’s important distinctions worth keeping in mind when comparing the war in Ukraine to a potential cross-strait conflict.

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