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Theatre in democratic Taiwan stages Hong Kong play about Tiananmen square

A Taiwan theatre is showcasing a Hong Kong play about Tiananmen Square to mark the 34th anniversary of the crackdown in Beijing, saying almost as much about shrinking freedoms in the former British colony as it does about the 1989 bloodshed.

Reuters

Tiananmen vigils shift overseas as Hong Kong falls silent

As restrictions in Hong Kong have snuffed out what were once the largest vigils marking the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, cities like London, New York, Berlin and Taipei are left carrying the candle to commemorate the June 4 anniversary.

Reuters

Taiwan-US trade agreement: ‘It’s not about economics anymore, it’s politics’

Taiwan and the US on Thursday inked the first part of a new trade pact. Negotiated under the beak of a hawkish China, the pact is hailed by involved parties as the most significant trade deal between Taipei and Washington since Taiwan joined the World Trade Organization in 2002.

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Best of Computex 2023: It’s Good to Be Back

These are the 15 most promising products we saw at Computex Taipei.

Tom’s Hardware

Cougar’s NxSys Aero gaming chair didn’t blow me away, but it sure kept me cool

I sat on the Cougar NySys Aero at Computex 2023, and it was a nice break from the hot and humid Taipei weather.

TechRadar

Taiwan, US to sign trade deal

TAIPEI: The United States and Taiwan will sign a trade deal on Thursday, Taipei said, in a move likely to stoke tensions between Beijing and Washington over the island.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan may tighten residency for Hong Kongers amid spying fears

Taipei reportedly considering tougher path to permanent residency to guard against Chinese spying.

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Asus ExpertBook B9 OLED: Our first Impression live from Computex 2023

We're live from Computex 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan, and we just got hands-on with the Asus Expertbook B9 OLED. The ExpertBook B9 is the business laptop you never want to put down.

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AMD Demoes Ryzen AI at Computex 2023

AMD demoed its Ryzen XDNA AI engine at its offices in Taipei, Taiwan, during Computex 2023.

Tom’s Hardware

Computex 2023: all the biggest stories from the Taiwan tech show

We're on the ground out in Taipei to give you the lowdown on the biggest show in PC hardware.

PC Gamer

India enter Junior Asia Cup semifinal with 17-0 win over Thailand

India top the four-team Pool A with 10 points from four games after victories over Chinese Taipei, Japan and Thailand and a 1-1 draw against Pakistan, were unstoppable with Angad Bir Singh scoring four goals (13th, 33rd, 47th, 55th min).

The Hindu

Nvidia Computex 2023 Keynote Live: On the ground at Computex 2023

The Computex 2023 opening keynote from Nvidia is a break from AMD tradition, but Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is sure to deliver some major news at the event.

TechRadar

Taiwan restaurant dishes up giant isopod noodles at $74 a bowl for adventurous patrons

Since The Ramen Boy launched the limited-edition noodle dish featuring a giant crustacean on May 22, more than 100 people have joined a waiting list to dine at the Taipei restaurant.

ABC News

Taipei restaurant dishes up giant isopod noodles for adventurous patrons

A 14-legged giant isopod is the highlight of a new dish at a ramen restaurant in Taipei and it has people queuing up - both for pictures and for a bite from this bowl of noodles.

Reuters

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From Beijing to Taipei, ABC correspondent Bill Birtles reflects on eight years reporting on China

As the ABC's East Asia correspondent, Bill Birtles has covered geopolitical tensions, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and at one point made headlines himself.

Tom’s Hardware

Nvidia CEO Enjoys Taipei Street Culture Ahead of Computex Keynote

The Nvidia CEO appears to enjoy relative anonymity in the streets of Taipei, enjoying his time pondering the simpler things - like dried fruit.

The Hindu

India maul Chinese Taipei 18-0 in Junior Asia Cup hockey

Defending champions India started their Men’s Junior Asia Cup hockey campaign on a rousing note with a thumping 18-0 win over minnows Chinese Taipei at the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex, here on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Sindhu, Srikanth enter second round, Prannoy stuns world no. 6 Chou

Star Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu had to dig deep to beat Denmark’s Line Christophersen in the women’s singles opening round, while H.S. Prannoy dished out a superlative display to stun world number six Tien Chen Chou of Chinese Taipei in men’s singles of the Malaysia Masters here on Wednesday.

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AFP

Taiwan's Quanta Computer confirms new investment in Mexico

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan's Quanta Computer confirmed it had "investment plans" in Mexico on Wednesday after the governor of Nuevo Leon announced the company would pump an additional $1 billion into his state.

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan’s choice: who will replace Tsai Ing-wen as president amid China tensions?

The presidential election in 2024 will be decided by 23.5 million people voting on a range of issues, but how each party intends to deal with China looms large

AFP

Taiwan says last wartime 'comfort woman' dies at 92

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan's last known survivor of Japan's wartime sexual slavery has died at the age of 92, the island's foreign ministry said Tuesday, calling the issue a "wound in human history".

Al Jazeera

Taipei’s EU envoy: As a democracy, we understand Ukraine’s plight

Al Jazeera interviews Remus Li-Kuo Chen, head of the Taipei Representative Office in the EU and Belgium.

The Guardian - AU

Outcry as World Health Assembly locks out Taiwan under pressure from China

Taipei criticises ‘unfair and unjust’ decision to deny observer status despite support from US, UK, France and other countries

AFP

Taiwan president vows to keep 'status quo' on cross-strait relations

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen vowed Saturday to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait in the face of increased military pressure from China, saying that "war is not an option".

The Independent UK

Taiwan opposition party picks New Taipei mayor, a former police chief, as its presidential candidate

Taiwan’s opposition Nationalist Party has picked the popular mayor of New Taipei City as its candidate in next year’s presidential election, seen as a referendum on the island’s future relations with China

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