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Why Taiwan's falling birth rate has become a national security issue

Christmas is coming to Taipei and the city is at least partially decked out for the season. In Muzha, on the city’s outskirts, the Catholic church has set up a nativity scene. There is as yet no baby in the manger and the scene looks rather forlorn. That’s somehow appropriate…

The Conversation

Inside Cooler Master's heatsink-themed Taipei headquarters: Even the cafe is cutting edge

We visited the Cooler Master HQ in Taipei just as the firm was preparing to send piles of new products to Las Vegas for CES 2024.

Tom’s Hardware

EU disappointed over India's 'right' to approach WTO's appellate body in ICT duty case

EU disappointed with India's move to approach WTO's appellate body in ICT products dispute; India rejects E.U.'s request for arbitration.

The Hindu

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China is subtly increasing military pressure on Taiwan. Here's how

China has been sending ships and planes to encircle Taiwan and mounting more sophisticated military drills simulating a blockade of the island.

WEKU

Taiwan reports 2 Chinese balloons near its territory as China steps up pressure ahead of elections

Taiwan says two Chinese balloons flew north of the self-ruled island over the weekend as China increases pressure on Taipei ahead of a presidential election in January

The Independent UK

Guwahati Masters 2023 | Ashwini-Tanisha duo storms into the final

Ashwini/Tanisha reach final of Guwahati Masters; Malvika, Amsakarunan/Ruban, Dhruv/Tanisha bow out in semis. Indian duo of Ashwini/Tanisha beat Dutch pair 21-12, 21-12 to enter final. They face Taipei's Sung/Yu in final. Indians Malvika, Amsakarunan/Ruban, Dhruv/Tanisha bow out in semis of Guwahati Masters. Ashwini/Tanisha beat Dutch pair 21-12, 21-12 to reach…

The Hindu

Beijing’s narrative pushes Taiwan to rethink its own history

Beijing considers Taiwan an integral part of China, and even though the Chinese Communist Party has never governed the island, it still refuses to rule out taking it by force. In Taiwan, historical narrative is at the heart of political debates during the current electoral season. For the opposition KMT…

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Taiwan presidential election: opposition in chaos as China looms in background

Voters are faced with a choice of continuity with the ruling DPP or change, with an opposition that favours closer ties with Beijing

The Guardian - AU

After Israel and Ukraine, Taiwan business leaders fear Taipei-Beijing tensions may trigger the next geopolitical conflict

An emboldened Beijing and a distracted U.S. are causing long-simmering worries to come to a head.

Fortune

Indian para archers make four more finals, to fight for eight gold medals

India advance to four more finals at Para Asian Archery Championships, vying for 8 gold medals. Men's W1 doubles vs Korea, Men's Compound Open doubles vs Chinese Taipei, Women's Recurve Open doubles vs Indonesia, Compound Mixed Team event vs Philippines.

The Hindu

Thai Public Broadcasting Service Removes Interview with Taiwan Foreign Minister, Allegedly at China's Behest

Taiwan News (Keoni Everington) reports: Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) on Sunday (Nov. 12) mocked China's government for lecturing Thailand over freedom of the press following his interview on a Thai television station. Wu was interviewed by Thai Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) anchor Phongsathat Sukhaphong on Nov. 1 in Taipei,…

Reason

Taiwan's #MeToo moment: Women speak out against sexual harassment

The #MeToo movement has reached Taiwan, where women have been speaking out about their experiences working with predators. Female staff at the ruling Democratic Progressive Party kicked off the first major wave by accusing powerful politicians of sexual harassment or assault. The momentum then spread, with alleged victims accusing celebrities,…

France 24

Estonia will allow Taiwan to establish a nondiplomatic representative office in a policy revision

Estonia's government says it will allow Taiwan to open a nondiplomatic representative office of Taipei in the Baltic country to boost economic and cultural ties with the self-governing island

The Independent UK

Telangana roller skaters win big in Asian championship

Telangana skaters win big at Asian championship with 9 gold, 10 silver and 4 bronze. Yama Skating Academy coaches Veeresh, Amar and Anup Kumar organised high-octane camps. The skaters faced fierce competition from Taipei, China, Korea and Japan.

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The Independent UK

Watch live: Thousands participate in Taiwan’s annual Pride parade

Watch live as thousands of people participate in Taiwan's pride parade in downtown Taipei city on Saturday, 28 October.

The Hindu

Shen on top in men’s elite downhill event

Chinese Taipei cyclists win gold in men's elite & junior sections of 28th Asian MTB championships. India's Taitus Marak 7th in elite, Haomom Urbashi 5th & Anissa Lamere 7th in women's elite. Vipavee Deekaballes (Tha) & Nilna Murni Ningtias (Ina) win women's elite & junior respectively.

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan election may open window for better China ties, report says

International Crisis Group urges all parties including US to re-establish a baseline level of trust

The Hindu

Volleyball bounces off the net of National Games in Goa

Despite India’s impressive early run in the recent Asian Games in Hangzhou, where its men stunned former three-time champion South Korea and a higher-ranked Chinese Taipei before finishing sixth, volleyball will not be in the National Games which begin in Goa on October 26.

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The Guardian - AU

China Tiananmen critic stuck in Taiwan transit lounge granted asylum in Canada

Chen Siming spent two weeks living in the transit area in Taipei’s international airport waiting to resettle

The Hindu

Taipei looking forward to join hands with India, other nations to safeguard peace in Taiwan Strait: Taiwanese Envoy Ger

China has been ramping up its military offensive against the self-ruled island of more than 23 million people, triggering global concerns.

The Hindu

Asian Games | India claims gold in women’s kabaddi for country’s 100th medal

India's women's kabaddi team won their 3rd title at the Asian Games, beating Chinese Taipei 26-25 in the final. This victory helped India reach the historic 100th medal mark for the first time. The team showed nerves of steel in the last two raids to seal the win. Coach cautioned…

Bangkok Post

Smuggled animals cause chaos on Bangkok-Taipei flight

A baggage-screening worker at Suvarnabhumi airport has been suspended for failing to search a bag that turned out to be filled with smuggled animals, some of which got loose and caused chaos on a Bangkok-Taipei flight.

The Hindu

Indian women's compound team secures gold medal at Asian Games

Indian women’s compound team rallied to down their Chinese Taipei rivals by one-point in a tense final to secure a second gold medal in archery at the Asian Games here on Thursday.

The Hindu

Asian Games | Indian men rout Bangladesh, women outwit South Korea in kabaddi

India, last edition’s silver medallist, were held to a surprise 34-34 draw by Chinese Taipei in their opening match on Monday.

The Independent UK

China welcomes Taiwanese athletes at the Asian Games but they still can't compete under their flag

China has gone out of its way to welcome the Taiwanese athletes at the Asian Games

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