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China balloon saga spotlights Beijing’s global spying push

The high-profile spectacle of an alleged Chinese surveillance balloon flying over the continental U.S. is shining a spotlight on the prevalence of similar incidents around the world, from Taipei to Latin America.

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Taiwan Legislator Criticizes China Response to Possible Taipei Visit by US Official

You Si-kun, the president of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, is calling China’s response to the possibility of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s visiting Taiwan “excessive.”

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Czech parliament chief assures Taiwan of her support after outcry in China

Czech lower house of parliament speaker Marketa Pekarova Adamova on Wednesday assured Taiwan of her country's support for partner states who respect human rights and liberal democracy, ahead of a visit to Taipei planned for March.

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Czech president-elect to speak to Taiwan president in diplomatic breakthrough

Czech President-elect Petr Pavel is due to speak with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday, Pavel's spokeswoman said, a highly unusual move given the lack of formal ties and a diplomatic coup for Taipei that is likely to anger China.

Reuters

Taiwanese pray ‘just to be safe’ as Year of the Rabbit nears

People visit Taipei’s Longshan Temple to ward off any misfortune that might be coming their way in the new year.

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Taiwan records biggest economic contraction since 2009

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan's economy shrank in the final quarter of 2022, the government said Wednesday, in the island's worst quarterly contraction since it was hammered by the global financial crisis in late 2009.

AFP

Taiwan to allow women into reservist training for first time

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan's military announced plans Tuesday to include women in its reservist training for the first time this year, as the island tries to bolster its forces against threats from China.

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Germany will not arm Taiwan, senior lawmaker says

Germany will not provide Taiwan with weapons and has not been asked to do so, as the situation is different from Ukraine's, a senior German lawmaker said on Wednesday while on a trip to Taipei.

Reuters

How the Privatization of Urban Renewal in Taipei Has Led To Fake Parks

The privatization of urban renewal in Taipei has led to a proliferation of parks in name only — deficient in space and social and environmental benefits. Activists are fighting back.

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Ex-NATO Chief Says Europe 'Too Naive' on China's Taiwan Threats

European powers must do more to dissuade China from invading Taiwan, including being prepared to unleash painful economic sanctions and train Taiwanese troops, the former head of NATO said Thursday. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who is visiting Taipei, said European and NATO powers were "too naive" in the run-up to Moscow's…

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China's air incursions into Taiwan zone doubled in 2022

Taipei (AFP) - China's warplane incursions into Taiwan's air defence zone nearly doubled in 2022, with a surge in fighter jet and bomber sorties as Beijing intensified threats towards the island democracy.

AFP

Taiwanese president calls on China to resume bilateral talks

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen urged Beijing to resume talks with Taipei to help maintain stability in the region in the face of renewed threats by Beijing to use force against Taiwan.

Tribune News Service

Seko: Bolster ties with Taiwan

TAIPEI -- Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Hiroshige Seko called for efforts to further improve Japan-Taiwan ties during a meeting in Taipei Monday with Su Tseng-chang, the premier of the Taiwan Executive Yuan.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Taiwan extends mandatory military service over China threat

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan on Tuesday announced an extension in mandatory military service from four months to one year, citing the threat from an increasingly hostile China.

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Taiwan to extend mandatory military service over China threat: reports

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan is expected to announce on Tuesday an extension in mandatory military service from four months to one year, citing the threat from an increasingly hostile China, local media reported.

Tribune News Service

US blasts China’s military drills near Taiwan as ‘provocative’

The Biden administration criticized Beijing’s military drills near Taiwan this week as “provocative,” insisting it will continue helping the government in Taipei defend itself.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan to extend compulsory military service on China threat: govt source

TAIPEI: Taiwan will announce on Tuesday a plan to extend compulsory military service to one year from the current four months, according to a senior government official, as the island deals with rising Chinese military pressure.

Reuters

Taiwan to extend conscription to one year, citing rising China threat

Taiwan will extend compulsory military service to one year from four months from 2024 due to the rising threat the democratically governed island faces from its giant neighbour China, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday.

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China holds biggest military drill near Taiwan since Pelosi trip

China sent 71 warplanes near Taiwan as a part of its biggest display of military might since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the democratically run island, with Taipei accusing Beijing of “military intimidation”.

AFP

Taiwan says China deployed 71 warplanes in weekend war drills

Taipei (AFP) - China deployed 71 warplanes in weekend military exercises around Taiwan, Taipei's defence ministry said Monday, including dozens of fighter jets in one of the biggest daily incursions to date.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Stages ‘Strike Drills’ around Taiwan, Citing Provocation

China's military said it had conducted "strike drills" in the sea and airspace around Taiwan on Sunday in response to unspecified "provocation" from the democratically-governed island and the United States. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has complained of repeated Chinese military activity nearby over the past three…

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Guatemala plans March summit for 'Taiwan-friendly' countries

Guatemala plans to hold a summit in March for senior officials from "Taiwan-friendly" countries and hopes Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will attend, the Guatemalan ambassador in Taipei said on Monday.

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China Sends Record Wave of Bombers into Taiwan Defense Zone

China sent a record 18 nuclear-capable bombers into Taiwan's air defense zone, Taipei said Tuesday, just days after Beijing banned more Taiwanese imports in the latest sign of deteriorating ties. Democratic Taiwan lives under the constant threat of invasion by China, which sees the self-ruled island as part of its…

Bangkok Post

China sends record wave of bombers into Taiwan defence zone

China sent a record 18 nuclear-capable bombers into Taiwan's air defence zone, Taipei said Tuesday, just days after Beijing banned more Taiwanese imports in the latest sign of deteriorating ties.

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China preparing fresh pretext to practise future attacks, says Taiwan foreign minister

Joseph Wu says that communication with China has become more difficult after a purge of some factions within the Communist party

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