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The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

If China wants Taiwan it should also reclaim land from Russia, says president

Lai Ching-te highlights Beijing’s contrasting approach to territorial loss during ‘century of humiliation’

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan court orders release of ex-Taipei mayor arrested in corruption probe

Taiwan People’s Party leader Ko Wen-je freed after court finds insufficient evidence to justify his detention.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan investigators to rule on further detention of former presidential candidate amid graft probe

Taiwan investigators are to rule on the further detention of a former presidential candidate amid graft allegations

The Independent UK

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Taiwan Slams China 'Intervention' After Pacific Bloc Alters Statement

The Taiwanese foreign ministry on Saturday accused China of an "arbitrary intervention" after a joint declaration by Pacific leaders was altered to remove mentions of Taiwan.

International Business Times

Final statement of Pacific Islands Forum scrubs Taiwan after China complaint

A joint declaration by Pacific leaders was reissued Saturday morning with mentions of Taiwan removed after China slammed an earlier version as a "mistake" that "must be corrected".

Radio France Internationale

Pacific Is Forum tweaks communique after China outburst

The Pacific Islands Forum secretariat has removed a reference affirming Taiwan's status in the organisation from a previously-published communique.

AAP

Taiwan says China lacks ability for invasion – but warns Beijing is building new weapons

China is developing new hypersonic weapons and other methods to threaten the island, defence ministry says

The Independent UK

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Pacific Islands Forum communique taken down after Chinese envoy calls Taiwan reference ‘unacceptable’

‘Visibly angry’ Qian Bo demands correction of Taiwan’s ‘development partner’ label despite its use for more than three decades

The Guardian - AU

Invasion or blockade: How China plans to bring Taiwan under its control?

Taiwan's defence ministry has said that China currently lacks the capacity to "fully" invade the island nation, despite bringing advanced new weapons and exploring alternative options to threaten Taiwan, such as inspecting foreign cargo ships.

The Times of India

China Pushes Rivals' Limits In Regional Disputes

China's campaign of confrontation, from remote reefs in Southeast Asia to Taiwan and far-flung Japanese islands, is designed to wear down regional rivals competing with it for contested territories, analysts say.

International Business Times

Ancient people in Taiwan yanked healthy teeth from their mouths for 'aesthetic expression' and 'tests of courage,' study finds

For thousands of years, people in Taiwan pulled out healthy teeth. Now we know why they underwent this painful procedure.

LiveScience

China Still Committed To 'Stable' US Ties, Xi Tells Sullivan

Jake Sullivan, the first US national security advisor to visit China since 2016, met with Xi as he wrapped up three days of talks in the Chinese capital which also saw him meet Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other high-ranking officials.

Latin Times

Xi Jinping holds surprise meeting with senior Biden aide in Beijing

Chinese leader speaks with Jake Sullivan, who was making his first visit to Beijing as US national security adviser

The Guardian - UK

Biden adviser Sullivan holds ‘rare’ talks with top Chinese army official

US official also met President Xi during a visit aimed at easing tensions before the US presidential election.

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International Business Times

Top Biden Aide, Chinese Military Brass Clash On Taiwan In Beijing Talks

A senior Chinese military official warned the United States to stop "collusion" with Taiwan while top White House aide Jake Sullivan stressed the importance of stability in the tense Strait in a rare one-on-one meeting Thursday, both sides said.

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US-China Plan High-Level Talks Amid Rising Tensions

Beijing and Washington plan high-level calls to address tensions over Taiwan and South China Sea, emphasizing open communication and cooperation opportunities.

International Business Times

Biden Aide Sullivan Raises Taiwan, South China Sea Concerns With Beijing Military

Top White House aide Jake Sullivan raised the importance of stability in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea while planning more direct military talks in a rare one-on-one with a senior Chinese army official Thursday, Washington said.

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Biden Aide Sullivan Lauds 'Rare' Talks With Chinese Military In Beijing

Top White House aide Jake Sullivan met a senior Chinese military official Thursday, praising the "rare" one-on-one as he wrapped up a visit to Beijing with plans for presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping to speak soon.

AAP

Shadows of US-China contest over Pacific Islands Forum

Attempts by the Solomon Islands to downgrade the membership of Taiwan at the Pacific Islands Forum appear set to fail.

Advnture

Three hikers hospitalized after giant hornet attack in Taiwan

New Taipei City Fire Department Fourth Brigade dispatch 15 vehicles and 32 firefighters to the scene

The Independent UK

China says Taiwan's independence is the greatest threat to regional stability but vows no new action

China’s foreign minister says Taiwan’s independence poses the greatest threat to stability in the immediate region but is vowing no new action that could bring Beijing into conflict with the United States or others

International Business Times

US, China Trade Warnings During Tense Visit

Top US and Chinese officials exchanged warnings against stoking regional tensions during a meeting in Beijing Wednesday, after China became embroiled in security rows with American allies Japan and the Philippines.

The Guardian - AU

Ryan and Righ want to get married in Taiwan – they can’t because of China’s same-sex marriage ban

Cross-strait couples are required to marry in China, but with gay marriage still impossible on the mainland, many couples are left in limbo

The Independent UK

Taiwan bans concert by Chinese rapper over insulting 'Taipei, China' promotional materials

Taiwan has cancelled a planned Taipei concert by a Chinese rapper over his use of the insulting term “Taipei, China” in promotional materials

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