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What does China want from the next US president?

During a Taiwan National Day speech on October 10, Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te said that Taipei was determined to defend Taiwan’s sovereignty against “annexation and encroachment”, and emphasised that “China has no right to represent Taiwan”.

The Conversation

China Toughens Taiwan Stance Over President's Sovereignty Defence

China has reacted more robustly to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's rhetoric defending the island's sovereignty than his predecessor's, with fiery threats and war games analysts say will likely intensify.

International Business Times

China's Military Encircles Taiwan In 'Warning' Drills

Beijing has not ruled out using force to bring Taiwan under its control and Monday's drills represent its fourth round of large-scale war games in just over two years.

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Skip the crowds and visit these overlooked destinations instead.

Woman & Home

Taiwan Questions Two In Probe Into Hezbollah Pagers

Two people from Taiwanese companies were questioned multiple times as part of a probe into pagers that exploded while being used by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, Taipei investigators said Friday.

International Business Times

Taiwan questions president of pager company linked to Hezbollah explosions

Hsu Ching-kuang has denied his company manufactured the pagers used in the attack in Lebanon as hunt for origins of exploding devices continues

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan drawn into Middle East politics after deadly pager blasts in Lebanon

Taiwanese tech firm Gold Apollo denies manufacturing exploding pagers used in attack on Hezbollah members in Lebanon.

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$Pacific leaders' summit erases mention of Taiwan after Chinese anger, fracturing a shaky accord$

Pacific leaders' summit erases mention of Taiwan after Chinese anger, fracturing a shaky accord

Turmoil over China’s influence in the affairs of South Pacific island nations has flared as it emerged that a Pacific leader at the region’s most important diplomatic summit apparently pledged to erase an affirmation of Taiwan’s involvement in the meeting from its closing statement

The Independent 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

Taipei zoo's veteran giant panda Yuanyuan celebrates her 20th birthday

With politics set aside, well-wishers have gathered to wish Taipei zoo’s oldest giant panda a happy 20th birthday

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

The Independent UK

Taiwan Cancels Chinese Rapper's Concert Over Insulting Term

Taiwan cancels Chinese rapper's concert over 'Taipei, China' term, highlighting sovereignty issues and cross-strait tensions.

Top News

Asia Tracks Wall St. Rally After US Jobs Data, Fed Minutes

Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Singapore, Seoul, Mumbai, Bangkok and Manila rose Thursday, though Shanghai, Wellington, Jakarta and Taipei slipped.

Latin Times

In troubled Taiwan China waters, a swimming race provides rare hope

Swimmers hope their friendly rivalry can be an example for cooperation across the troubled Taiwan Strait.

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The Independent UK

Lin Yu Ting ‘shut myself off’ from outside noise amid gender eligibility row

The Chinese Taipei fighter was crowned Olympic champions on Saturday night.

The Independent UK

Lin Yu-ting crowned Olympic champion amid gender row in Paris

The Chinese Taipei fighter, one of the boxers at the centre of a gender eligibility row, beat Pole Julia Szeremeta

Radio France Internationale

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.

Latin Times

Equity Markets Struggle As Nervous Traders Navigate Volatility

Tokyo, Sydney, Seoul, Wellington, Mumbai, Taipei and Jakarta were in the red, along with London, Paris and Frankfurt.

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Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

‘I don’t care what anyone is saying’ – Imane Khelif sidesteps gender row

The Algerian 66kg finalist and fellow boxer Lin Yu-ting of Chinese Taipei were previously ruled ineligible by the International Boxing Association.

Golf Monthly

Olympics Women's Tee Times - Round Two

France's Celine Boutier took a three-shot lead in the opening round - here are the details of her and the rest of the field's tee times for day two

The Conversation

Transnational deceit and a cast of narcissists propel Jessie Tu’s new novel The Honeyeater

The Honeyeater is Jessie Tu’s second novel, following A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing (2020). It moves between Paris, Sydney and Taipei, unravelling a story of deceit and confusion, as its protagonist, Miss Fay C, struggles to establish her identity among a cast of narcissists. Its transnational scope and…

The Independent UK

Lin Yu-ting guaranteed at least a bronze medal after booking semis spot

The Chinese Taipei fighter is one of two boxers competing in Paris at the centre of a gender controversy.

Top News

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.

The Independent UK

Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te welcomed he said was the “largest-ever” delegation of foreign lawmakers to Taiwan, even as Beijing pressured members of the delegation not to visit

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