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Taiwan leader criticized for 'independence' rhetoric
China Daily
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Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's recent remarks have again divided public opinion on the island while escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait with provocative moves toward secession, a mainland official said on Monday. Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman...
Every day is Independence Day in Taiwan
The Strategist
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July 1, 2025
In a speech kicking off his ‘10 Talks on the Country’ series on 22 June, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te declared that Taiwan ‘is of course a country’, citing its democratic system and separate history, and Beijing’s lack of jurisdiction over the...
What the Go-Bag Craze Reveals About Taiwan’s War Readiness
The Diplomat
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June 30, 2025
Earlier this month, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) – the de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan – posted disaster preparedness tips on its official Facebook page, highlighting how to assemble a basic “go-bag.” The post generated significant...
Touch down in Taiwan
Business Traveller
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From the arrivals lounge to the exhibition and convention centre, Taiwan has all the makings of a top bleisure destination. Seamless airport arrivals, countless specialised venues and a roster of pre- or post-event themed itineraries are just some...
Chinese National Once Deported from Taiwan for Pro-CCP Views Now Harassed in China for Protesting CCP Officials
The Epoch Times
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June 30, 2025
A Chinese influencer who previously made headlines for advocating for a Chinese military takeover of Taiwan and was subsequently deported from the island has now once again become the center of controversy, this time in her hometown in China....
When 'Plum Rain' falls: A German novelist's love letter to Taiwan
Focus Taiwan
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July 1, 2025
By Chao Yen-hsiang, CNA staff writer "I would say 'Plum Rain' ('Pflaumenregen') is my love letter to Taiwan," said German novelist Stephan Thome, whose works have been shortlisted for the German Book Prize three times. In early May, four years...
Gamuda docks another deal in Taiwan
The Malaysian Star
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June 30, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Gamuda Bhd is expanding its global footprint further as it marks its ninth project win in Taiwan. The latest contract, worth RM3.72bil (25.58 billion New Taiwan dollars), was secured by its joint-venture (JV) company to build a...
After 46 days on the water, Ron Acfalle flies to Taiwan to share CHamoru seafaring knowledge
Pacific Daily News
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The wind, the stars, and the motion of the sea brought traditional canoe builder and seafarer Ron Acfalle from Palau to Taiwan and back in a journey that totaled 46 days out on the water. Now, Acfalle is bringing the knowledge of traditional...
Ludhiana’s Shubham bags two bronze medals at para TT tourney in Taipei
Hindustan Times
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June 30, 2025
Ludhiana’s own para table tennis star, Shubham Wadhwa, has once again demonstrated his talent on the global stage. Competing at the prestigious ITTF World Para Future tournament, held in Taipei, Taiwan, from June 26 to 29, the 29-year-old athlete...
Tradeshows: Beauty Expo rebrands as Beautyworld Taipei
Premium Beauty News
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Taiwan’s longest-running beauty trade show has been rebranded as Beautyworld Taipei, with the goal of further leveraging Messe Frankfurt’s B2B ties within its established global Beautyworld network and enhancing its presence in Taiwan’s beauty and...
Taiwan’s kids channel PTS XS launches co-development program
Kidscreen
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Taiwan’s PTS XS, a new public broadcaster for kids in the region, has launched its first international co-development initiative to create original animation that can appeal to young audiences worldwide. As part of this All Star Pre-School...
EVA Air reaches 10 Years of Houston-Taipei route as cities mark 64-year union
AeroTime News
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June 30, 2025
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air is celebrating 10 years of flying between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). As the only Taiwanese airline to fly the route, EVA Air commemorated the...
Taipei hotels distort media landscape
Taipei Times
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June 30, 2025
My youngest son attends a university in Taipei. Throughout the past two years, whenever I have brought him his luggage or picked him up for the end of a semester or the start of a break, I have stayed at a hotel near his campus. In doing so, I...
British government’s new China policy: Another case of one step forward two steps back?
Friends of Socialist China
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June 30, 2025
The British government published a new National Security Strategy (NSS) on June 24. Before last year’s general election, the Labour Party said that it would carry out a comprehensive audit of the UK’s relationship with China within 100 days of...
7 Best International Stock Funds to Buy for 2025
WTOP - District Columbia
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June 30, 2025
No matter where investors live, they tend to have one thing in common: a strong home country bias. This refers… No matter where investors live, they tend to have one thing in common: a strong home country bias. This refers to the tendency to...
International trade event heads for Ohio's capital
Spectrum News 13 - Florida
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June 30, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio's agriculture will be on display in August as an international trade event makes its stop in Columbus. The second annual Summer in Cities Buyers Mission is hosted by Food Export-Midwest and Food Export-Northeast will connect...
Taiwan jails 10 people for spying for China
The Sun Daily
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June 30, 2025
TAIPEI: A Taiwanese court on Monday jailed a coach of Chinese yo-yo and nine others for spying for Beijing, as Taipei seeks to counter China’s influence on the self-ruled island. The two sides have been spying on each other for decades, but...
China plotted car collision to ‘intimidate’ Taiwan vice President? What Beijing said
Hindustan Times
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June 30, 2025
China has denied that it planned a car collision plot to intimidate Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim during her visit to Prague last year. The Chinese foreign ministry defended its diplomats on Monday and dismissed the allegations issued...
Taiwan, UK sign ‘three pillar’ agreements
Taipei Times
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June 30, 2025
Taiwan and the UK yesterday signed three agreements to enhance bilateral exchanges and cooperation in investments, digital trade, energy and net zero. The “three pillar” agreements of the UK-Taiwan Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP) were signed by...
Taiwan Semiconductor's Affiliate Fast-Tracks Singapore Plant Spurred By Geopolitics
Benzinga
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Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS), an affiliate of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. TSM, is exploring an accelerated timeline for its new $7.8 billion 300-millimeter chip plant in Singapore amid escalating geopolitical tensions and...