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Somaliland minister hails 'milestone' visit to Taiwan

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan's push to grow its presence on the world stage as China poaches its diplomatic allies saw Taipei roll out the red carpet on Wednesday to a new friend in a similar position -- Somaliland.

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Somaliland pitches 'huge' oil and gas potential during Taiwan trip

Somaliland has "huge" investment potential in untapped oil and gas reserves, the foreign minister of Somalia's breakaway region told Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday, pitching investment opportunities on a high-profile visit.

Reuters

Taiwan eases nuclear-accident food import ban from Japan

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan said on Tuesday it would relax a food imports ban from areas in Japan around the site of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, as it pushes for support from Tokyo in its bid to join a major trans-Pacific trade pact.

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Taiwan earthquake: Taipei residents report shaking buildings after magnitude 5.2 tremor

Taiwan has been hit by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake, confirms new seismic data.

The Independent UK

Taiwan condemns ‘contemptible’ timing of China-Russia partnership

Taipei says Russia’s declaration that the island is part of China increases people’s ‘disgust’ of Beijing’s ‘arrogance’.

Al Jazeera

Tiny Taiwan Winter Olympics team weathers frosty Beijing ties

Taipei (AFP) - Only four Taiwanese athletes will compete at the Winter Olympics, in frosty temperatures rivalling Beijing and Taipei's relations -- which have plunged to their lowest point in years.

AFP

Why is Taiwan competing in the Olympics under 'Chinese Taipei'?

When the Beijing Olympics opens with a glitzy ceremony on Feb. 4, 2022, a tiny contingent of Taiwanese athletes will be in attendance. But they won’t be marching under the Taiwanese flag. And they will be announced as the team from “Chinese Taipei.”

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For Taiwan's Olympics team, everything is in a name

For Taiwan, every appearance on the global stage is fraught with politics — and even more so when that stage is China

The Independent UK

Taiwan delegation to attend Beijing Olympics ceremonies as 'required'

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan announced Tuesday a reversal to its weekend decision to forgo the opening and closing of the Beijing Winter Olympics, saying the committee governing the Games was "requiring" attendance at the ceremonies.

AFP

Taiwan chip firm's bid to buy German rival collapses

Taipei (AFP) - A Taiwanese semiconductor technology company's $4.5 billion deal to acquire a German rival collapsed on Tuesday after a deadline for Berlin to approve the bid passed without a decision.

AFP

With Each Ending, a Beginning: Hellos and Goodbyes in a Taipei Winter

As winter plays host to an arriving spring, what are the seasonal experiences Taipei residents enjoy?

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Stajcic's Philippines into Asian Cup semis

Former Matildas coach Alen Stajcic has led the Philippines into to their first ever Asian Cup semi-final after beating Chinese Taipei on penalties.

AAP

Taiwan VP repeats accusation China blocked vaccine access

TAIPEI: Taiwan Vice President William Lai used his final day in the United States to repeat an accusation that China blocked the island from obtaining Covid-19 vaccines last year, and to thank a US lawmaker for her role in donating the inoculations.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan will not send delegation to Beijing Olympics ceremonies

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan will not send an official delegation to the opening or closing of the Beijing Winter Olympics due to China's strict pandemic controls and flight disruptions, the self-ruled island's governing body for sport said.

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China's high-tech warplanes pose 'big new threat' to Taiwan

Taipei (AFP) - China's deployment of J-16D jets into Taiwan's air defence zone this week marked the first sighting of the new high-tech warplanes, Taipei confirmed Tuesday, their electronic-jamming equipment posing a fresh threat to the island.

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Women’s Football Asia Cup | All India matches cancelled after COVID-19 outbreak in camp

India on Sunday failed to field a team against Chinese Taipei following 12 players' RT-PCR reports coming positive

AFP

China sends second-largest incursion of jets into Taiwan defence zone

Taipei (AFP) - China sent 39 warplanes -- mostly fighter jets -- into Taiwan's air defence zone on Sunday, the island's government said, in the second-largest daily incursion on record.

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China sends largest incursion of jets into Taiwan defence zone in months

Taipei (AFP) - China sent 39 warplanes -- mostly fighter jets -- into Taiwan's air defence zone on Sunday, the island's government said, in the largest daily incursion since October.

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India-Chinese Taipei Asian Cup match called off after COVID outbreak in Indian side

This virtually rules out India’s chances of making the knockouts of the continental championship and also casts a doubt over India’s final group game against China on Wednesday

AFP

Taiwan woman faces execution over fire that killed 46

Taipei (AFP) - A Taiwanese woman faces the death penalty for allegedly starting the island's deadliest fire in decades in an attempt to get back at a boyfriend she suspected was cheating on her.

Reuters

Exclusive-U.S. seeks way to speed delivery of new fighter jets to Taiwan

The United States is looking for ways to potentially accelerate delivery of Taiwan's next generation of new-build F-16 fighter jets, U.S. officials said, bolstering the Taiwanese air force's ability to respond to what Washington and Taipei see as increasing intimidation by China's military.

AFP

Taiwan VP to make US stopovers during Honduras visit

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan said Thursday its vice president will transit in the United States on his way to the inauguration of Honduras' president-elect, a stopover seen by China as an affront to Beijing's claim on the island.

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Taiwan VP to attend Honduras inauguration with diplomatic ties in balance

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan said Wednesday its deputy leader will go to the inauguration of Honduran president-elect Xiomara Castro as the island faces the potential loss of yet another diplomatic ally in Latin America.

AFP

'Game changer' e-moped batteries spread from Taiwan across Asia

Taipei (AFP) - Every day, Aiden Lee joins the hundreds of thousands of people getting around Taipei on two wheels.

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