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Paraguay election race puts Taiwan ties on a knife-edge

Paraguay would cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan and open relations with China if the opposition wins the election in April, its presidential candidate Efrain Alegre told Reuters, hoping to boost soy and beef exports that are its main economic engines.

Reuters

Former NATO chief: Europe must help deter China from attacking Taiwan

"We must not make the same mistakes with Xi Jinping that we did with Vladimir Putin," Anders Fogh Rasmussen said in Taiwan.

Axios

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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Former NATO boss urges countries to show China consequences if it attacks Taiwan

Democratic countries should make it clear the "severe economic consequences" China would face should it move against self-governed Taiwan, the former NATO secretary-general said during a visit to the island on Thursday.

Reuters

Hong Kong cardinal, Taiwan at papal funeral, but not China

The attendance of both the former bishop of Hong Kong and an adviser to Taiwan’s leader at this week’s funeral for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI highlights the Vatican’s uneasy relationship with communist-ruled China

The Independent UK

Taiwan rejects tonnes of 'toxic' crabs from China

Taiwanese health officials have rejected a 6,400-kilogramme shipment of live crabs from mainland China, citing toxins in the popular seafood — the first time that island authorities have identified a food-security issue with the crabs in the past two years.

Bangkok Post

China using drones around Taiwan

BEIJING / TAIPEI -- The Chinese military began full-scale unmanned aircraft operations last year in the airspace around Taiwan, according to multiple sources who analyzed incursions into Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ).

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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The Shows We Loved, the Shows We Love: Taiwanese TV Drama Looks to the Future

The diversity and tolerance of Taiwanese society have allowed film and TV creators to unleash their creativity by taking on the challenge of turning tough social issues into exciting dramas.

The News Lens

Is 2023 set to be a tipping point?

It's that time of year to gaze into the crystal snow globe and try to see the stories on the horizon which will affect the New Year. Our world remains an increasingly tumultuous place, and the tragedy of expanding conflicts is only surpassed by the waves of refugees fleeing those…

Bangkok Post

U.S.-China-Taiwan tensions aren't going away any time soon

The Chinese government's territorial claims over Taiwan is a major geopolitical flashpoint.

Axios

Silent Hill: The Short Message has been rated in Taiwan

The mysterious horror title continues to pop up on rating boards worldwide.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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

US and China have ‘explored the correct way to get along,’ top diplomat says

China and the US must ‘set an example’ amid multiple challenges, Wang Yi says

The Independent UK

Taiwan’s Tsai offers aid to China amid Covid surge

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen extended an olive branch to Beijing on Sunday, pledging to offer assistance if needed as coronavirus cases surge in China after its abrupt lifting of pandemic restrictions.

France 24

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The Guardian - UK

Ukraine is in the headlines now. But a whole new world of conflict is about to erupt

Taiwan, North Korea, Iran and Palestine are all potential flashpoints that could distract western attention from the invasion in 2023

Tribune News Service

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.

Reuters

Taiwan president offers China help to deal with COVID surge

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Sunday offered to provide China with "necessary assistance" to help it deal with a surge in COVID-19 cases, but said Chinese military activities near the island were not beneficial to peace and stability.

Reuters

Taiwan president's special envoy to attend late Pope's funeral

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will send a special envoy to attend this week's funeral of former Pope Benedict, with her office saying it is a demonstration of the "deep friendship" between Taiwan and the Vatican, which has been courting China.

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Taiwan’s 2022 in Review

From the largest public displays of protest in a generation arising in China to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the most important developments internationally in the past year had a profound influence on Taiwan and the region.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

4 SDF facilities slated to relocate command centers underground

The Defense Ministry is planning to move command centers underground at four Self-Defense Forces facilities by fiscal 2028 and implement measures against electromagnetic pulse attacks at five Air Self-Defense Force bases by fiscal 2029 in preparation for such situations as an emergency in Taiwan, according to government sources.

Chronicle Live

Covid testing travellers arriving into UK from China 'under review' amid soaring cases

The United States, India, Italy, South Korea and Taiwan have announced Covid testing for passengers arriving from China

Evening Standard

Chinese jet in South China Sea ‘came dangerously close’ to colliding with US plane

Near-miss came as China intercepted US reconnaissance mission over South China Sea

The Independent UK

Taiwan's Tsai thanks troops after China military maneuvers

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has thanked navy and army personnel for their service defending the island, after China sent a record-breaking number of warplanes and ships toward Taiwan this week

Al Jazeera

South Korea to test travellers from China amid COVID surge

The move comes after similar announcements by India, Italy, Taiwan and the US.

Daily Mirror

UK 'ignoring Covid threat' as passengers from China arrive test-free amid rise in cases

The US, Italy, India, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia and Japan all announced mandatory tests for passengers arriving from China, after Beijing said it is to reopen its borders next week

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