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Taiwan’s president calls for unity against Chinese disinformation before elections

Tsai Ing-wen compares China’s ‘bullying’ to Russian invasion of Ukraine on de facto national day

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan’s Tsai says can be ‘no compromise’ on democracy or freedom

Speaking on the island’s national day, president says the people of Taiwan have developed their own sense of identity.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan Says War with China ‘Absolutely’ Not an Option

War between Taiwan and China is "absolutely not an option", Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday, as she reiterated her willingness to talk to Beijing and also pledged to boost the island's defenses including with precision missiles. Democratic Taiwan, which China claims as its territory, has come under increasing…

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Taiwan leader tells China force 'absolutely not an option'

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has told China that “armed confrontation is absolutely not an option" for resolving Beijing's claim to the island

The Independent UK

Taiwan: War with China 'absolutely' not an option, but bolstering defences

TAIPEI: War between Taiwan and China is "absolutely not an option", Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday, as she reiterated her willingness to talk to Beijing and also pledged to boost the island's defences including with precision missiles.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan leader vows 'no compromise' on freedom, democracy

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwan's leader warned Beijing on Monday that the island would never give up its democratic way of life in a national day speech in which she drew parallels with Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

AFP

Taiwan says war with China 'absolutely' not an option, but bolstering defences

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Taiwan's president to unveil economic policies, reaffirm democratic ties in National Day speech

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will pledge to strengthen the island’s economy and deepen ties with democratic allies in a National Day speech on Monday, amid the risk of a global recession and after unprecedented military drills by China.

Tribune News Service

Taiwan president to pledge to bolster combat power as China tensions rise

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will pledge to bolster the island's combat power and determination to improve its defences in a major speech on Monday, at a time when tensions with China have risen dramatically.

Reuters

Chinese civil war refugee proclaims love for Taiwan flag amid rising tensions ahead of Taiwan National Day

Ahead of Taiwan's national day, Chang Lao-wang hangs 30,000 Taiwanese flags around his "National Flag House" in the northern city of Taoyuan.

ABC News

Palau says committed to supporting Taiwan despite 'mounting aggressions'

The president of Palau said on Thursday that his small Pacific island nation is committed to supporting Taiwan despite "mounting aggressions", offering his strong backing at a time Beijing is ramping up pressure against Taipei in the region.

Reuters

Taiwan says it will not rely on others for defense

Taiwan will not rely on others for its defense, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, while welcoming a U.S. commitment to the democratically governed island's security during what she called Chinese encroachment on its sovereignty.

Reuters

Taiwan launches English language TV channel to give it more international punch

Taiwan launched its first English-language news, lifestyle and entertainment television channel on Monday to give it a bigger voice internationally at a time China when is squeezing the island's footprint and seeking to assert sovereignty.

Reuters

Taiwan adds new amphibious warfare ship to defence inventory

New addition to Taiwan’s navy is part of a initiative by President Tsai Ing-wen to foster defence self-sufficiency.

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Reuters

Taiwan inducts new amphibious ship in push to bolster indigenous defence industry

Taiwan's navy took delivery on Friday of a new, domestically made amphibious warfare ship that can be used to land troops and bolster supply lines to vulnerable islands, part of President Tsai Ing-wen's defence self-sufficiency push.

Tribune News Service

Taiwan’s military needs overhaul amid China threat, critics say

TAIPEI, Taiwan — As the Senate contemplates sending large sums of security assistance to Taiwan, independent defense analysts here are urging U.S. lawmakers to maximize their leverage at a sensitive time in cross-strait relations.

The News Lens

Taiwan Ex-military Chief Urges Combat Preparedness Amid Rising China Threats

Former top Taiwanese defense official Admiral Lee Hsi-ming says he is concerned that forces are not ready to fight off China, and that a new defense concept is needed.

Roll Call

Taiwan's military needs overhaul amid China threat, critics say - Roll Call

Defense analysts and former military officials in Taiwan say the island democracy is not prepared for a Chinese invasion.

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China blockade would be act of war, Taiwan would not surrender, official says

A Chinese blockade of Taiwan or the seizure of an offshore island would be considered an act of war and Taiwan would not surrender, a senior Taiwanese security official told Reuters using unusually strong and direct language.

Tribune News Service

Biden’s vow to defend Taiwan makes US policy shift explicit

WASHINGTON — Three times as president, Joe Biden has said the U.S. would defend Taiwan if China invades the island, and each time his staff argued he wasn’t changing long-standing U.S. policy to keep Beijing guessing about U.S. intentions. His fourth time makes that much harder to do.

Reuters

Taiwan 'proud' of its efforts to help Ukraine, says President Tsai

Taiwan is "proud" of its efforts to help Ukraine in the country's struggle to defend itself and those efforts must continue, President Tsai Ing-wen told a conference taking place in New York.

Roll Call

Taiwan, US struggle over differences on weapons to counter China

Washington is likely to send Taiwan more weapons in coming years to counter China — if the two sides can agree on which arms are needed.

Reuters

Taiwan confident it can sign 'high standard' U.S. trade deal

Taiwan is confident it can sign a "high standard" trade deal with the United States under a new framework, President Tsai Ing-wen told a visiting group of U.S. lawmakers on Thursday.

The Guardian - AU

China using ‘cognitive warfare’ to intimidate Taiwan, says president Tsai

Tsai says in addition to intrusions by drones and aircraft, Beijing uses ‘false information to create disturbance in minds of people’

The Independent UK

Five French MPs to visit Taiwan in first major European delegation since explosive Pelosi trip

Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen says military’s combat skills have become ‘more mature’

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