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Waste Into Gold: Oyster Shells Repurposed As Magic 'Seawool'

Growing up on Taiwan's west coast where mollusc farming is popular, Eddie Wang saw discarded oyster shells transformed from waste to function -- a memory that inspired him to create a unique and environmentally friendly fabric called "Seawool".

International Business Times

Taiwan gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting seals emphatic Paris Olympics gold

NEW DELHI: Lin Yu-ting, representing Taiwan, emerged victorious in the women's boxing final at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. Her triumph came just a day after Imane Khelif of Algeria secured the gold medal in the 66kg category.

The Times of India

Love the army, defend the motherland: how China is pushing military education on children

Growing emphasis on military training for civilians reflects heightened nationalism under Xi Jinping – and a growing risk of war over Taiwan

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Taiwan Gender-row Boxer Lin Seals Emphatic Paris Olympics Gold

Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting won her Paris Olympics women's boxing final on Saturday in style, ensuring that the two fighters at the centre of a major gender controversy both take home gold.

International Business Times

Boxer Lin Yu-ting wins gold, following Imane Khelif to conclude an Olympics filled with scrutiny

Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan won a gold medal in the women’s featherweight division at the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

Millions of Olympics fans turn out to paint Paris in their national colours

More than 10 million Olympics fans have flocked to France from every corner of the globe. RFI dove into the festive frenzy – catching up with revelers from Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Taiwan, South Africa, India and of course the vibrant host nation itself.

Radio France Internationale

China lists Taiwanese independence supporters it wants people to denounce

Beijing website asks for information about supposed ‘crimes’ of ‘secessionist’ current and past Taiwan officials

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TSMC Arizona struggles to overcome vast differences between Taiwanese and US work culture

As TSMC fights to bring its new Arizona fabs online, the company learns the Taiwanese way isn't going to work in America and needs to change.

Tom’s Hardware

Taiwan's Lin Yu-Ting Advances To Women's Featherweight Gold Medal Bout

Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan secures spot in gold-medal bout at Paris Olympics despite gender scrutiny. She faces Julia Szeremeta of Poland in a showcase of...

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Lin Yu-ting advances to gold-medal Olympic bout, excelling amid misconceptions about her gender

Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan has advanced to the gold-medal bout in the women’s featherweight division at the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

Why is the word Taiwan banned at the Paris Olympics?

Taiwan competes as Chinese Taipei and fans who have used the country’s name on banners have been roughly treated

Evening Standard

Sex eligibility rules for female athletes are complex and legally difficult. Here's how they work

Women’s boxing at the Paris Olympics has highlighted the complexity of drafting and enforcing sex eligibility rules for women's sports and how athletes like Imane Khelif of Algeria and Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan are left vulnerable in the fallout

The Independent UK

Wei-Ling Hsu Facts: 12 Things To Know About The Taiwanese Pro Golfer

Discover more about Wei-Ling Hsu with these facts about her life and career in golf so far

Golf Monthly

‘We’re not doing anything wrong’: why the word Taiwan is banned at the Olympics

When Angelina Yang held up a sign reading Go Taiwan at the Games, she was surrounded and had the sign ripped from her hands

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Taiwan sports administration threatens legal action over gender row

Taiwan’s sports administration has threatened the International Boxing Assocation with legal action over ‘false information’ in the gender eligibility row

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Stock Market Volatility Continues Amid US Dollar Uncertainty

Short-term stock market volatility due to USD-JPY instability, US recession fears, and AI tech stock challenges impacting Taiwan and South Korea markets.

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Bulgarian Boxer Staneva’s ‘XX’ Sign After Losing To Lin Yu-Ting Escalates Olympic Gender Debate

Bulgarian boxer Svetlana Staneva flashes a double ‘X’ sign to the crowd after her defeat by Taiwan’s Lin Yu-Ting amid gender eligibility controversy The post Bulgarian Boxer Staneva’s ‘XX’ Sign After Losing To Lin Yu-Ting Escalates Olympic Gender Debate first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Asian markets are in meltdown as Japan erases all the gains from this year's record-breaking stock rally

Investing in Japan now will be like “catching a falling knife,” UBS regional chief investment officer Kelvin Tay said in a TV interview.

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China's Pacific push to 'support Taiwan reunification'

China is seeking to exert diplomatic influence in the Pacific to garner support for any eventual effort to "reunify" Taiwan under Beijing's rule, experts say.

The Times of India

Why 'gender row' in Paris Olympics boxing refuses to die down despite IOC's defence

The ongoing gender row in boxing at the Paris Olympics continues to make headlines, despite the International Olympic Committee (IOC) stepping in to support the two athletes at the center of the controversy—Algeria's Imane Khelif (66kg welterweight) and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting (57kg featherweight).

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Taiwan's Lee Yang And Wang Chi-Lin Win Olympic Badminton Gold

Taiwan's Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin secure gold in a tense badminton final at the Olympics, amidst political complexities and restrictions faced by Taiwan i...

The Guardian - UK

Second boxer in gender row guaranteed Olympic medal after feisty bout

Lin Yu-ting beat Svetlana Staneva by unanimous decision in a bruising battle, after which Staneva’s coach hit out at ‘circus acts’ and ‘dirty’ tactics

The Guardian - AU

‘Firing a loud shot’: Taiwan TV show Zero Day aims to spark debate over potential China invasion

Director Lo Ging-zim hopes drama series will reverse people’s desensitisation to possible war after years of Chinese pressure

The Independent UK

Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan clinches first Olympic medal amid outcry tied to gender misconceptions

Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan has clinched her first Olympic medal in front of a crowd that chanted her name at the Paris Games

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Olympic Security Ejects Fan For 'Go Taiwan' Banner Incident

Olympic fan ejected for 'Go Taiwan' banner, highlighting Taiwan's 'Chinese Taipei' status amid political tensions with China.

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