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Taiwan Affairs Office rejects US military official's claim of 'China intensified so-called aggression against Taiwan region'
Global Times
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Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council Photo: VCGWhen asked about US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Stephen Koehler's claims that "China has intensified its rehearsals for the invasion and blockade of...
Taiwan allocates NTD 27 billion for 6G and LEO satellite push by 2030
Colorado Star
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Taipei [Taiwan], July 11 (ANI): The Cabinet of Taiwan approved a project worth NTD 27 billion for a tenure of six years, with an aim to launch 6G wireless commercial services by 2030, which will help in strengthening Taiwan's role in the...
Taiwan's international carriers report new high in sales for H1
Focus Taiwan
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July 11, 2025
Taipei, July 11 (CNA) Four major international carriers in Taiwan have reported a new high in sales for the first half of this year on the back on a continued growing tourism market in the current summer vacation during the post COVID-19 era,...
Taiwan shares end up on rotational buying
Focus Taiwan
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July 11, 2025
Taipei, July 11 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan closed higher Friday as rotational buying escalated, helping the broader market recoup its losses earlier in the session at a time of lingering concerns over the United States' arbitrary tariff threats,...
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Taiwan takes cue from Ukraine's fight against Russia to prepare for potential Chinese invasion
Firstpost
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July 11, 2025
Earlier this week, Taiwan launched its annual 10-day-long military exercise as China expands its belligerent moves against the island nation, which it considers its own. The drills are intended to guard against Beijing’s expansionist behaviour....
Taiwan's foreign minister begins Paraguay visit
Focus Taiwan
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July 11, 2025
Taipei, July 11 (CNA) Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) arrived in Paraguay late Thursday to lead a business delegation focused on advancing bilateral cooperation in technology, industry and infrastructure. During the visit, Lin will...
Taiwan shows off first US Abrams tanks at largest war games
The Independent
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July 11, 2025
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Taiwan civil groups rally to oppose DPP's 'mass recall' campaign, call for peace and cross-Straits unity
Global Times
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Taiwan civil groups rally to oppose DPP's 'mass recall' campaign on June 24, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of Taiwan civil groupsCivic groups on the island of Taiwan held a rally outside the "Legislative Yuan" on Tuesday to protest the so-called "mass...
'Taiwan independence' separatism is greatest disaster to island, says mainland spokesperson on Lai's latest remarks on cross-Straits ties
Global Times
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Chen Binhua, a spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, attends a press conference on May14, 2025. Photo: Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council In response to remarks on cross-Straits relations in Taiwan regional leader...
Taiwan Affairs Office slams Lai's speech as separatist act
Global Times
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Photo: Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council When asked for comments on the content related to cross-Straits relations in the "10 Talks on the Country" speech delivered by Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te on Tuesday, Zhu Fenglian, a...
Business News | Taiwan Allocates NTD 27 Billion for 6G and LEO Satellite Push by 2030
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], July 11 (ANI): The Cabinet of Taiwan approved a project worth NTD 27 billion for a tenure of six years, with an aim to launch 6G wireless commercial services by 2030, which will help in strengthening Taiwan's role in the...
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Trump to host Philippines’ president ‘very soon’ to discuss security, economic ties; date not final yet
Firstpost
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July 11, 2025
President Donald Trump will host his Philippine counterpart in the White House “very soon” to discuss how the longtime treaty allies can further deepen their security and economic engagements, the Philippine ambassador to the U.S. said Friday. No...
US Secretary of State Rubio meets China Foreign Minister’s Wang on sidelines of ASEAN talks
Hong Kong Free Press
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July 11, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi Friday on the sidelines of ASEAN talks in Malaysia, where Washington’s tariffs are in sharp focus. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends the ASEAN Post-Ministerial...
SMCV signs MoU with Taiwanese hospital to advance cross-border healthcare
The Malaysian Star
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July 11, 2025
Its partnership with Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital aims to enhance expertise exchange, research collaboration and access to healthcare services between the two countries KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway Medical Centre Velocity (SMCV) and Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital...
US unlikely to reduce military trainers in Taiwan: CSIS expert
Taipei Times
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July 10, 2025
Defending Taiwan is one of the top priorities of the Pentagon, and the US is “very unlikely” to reduce its military presence in the nation, a US defense expert said today. This came after Defense Priorities, a US think tank, on Wednesday released...
USD 235 Million Birkin International Hotel Opens in Melaka, Redefining Sustainable Luxury for the Modern Traveller
Macau Business
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July 11, 2025
MALACCA, Malaysia, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Birkin International Hotel, a landmark in sustainable luxury, had officially opened its doors on July 9 in a grand celebration officiated by His Excellency Tun Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohd Ali bin Mohd...
China mapping strategic seabed off Taiwan: report
Taipei Times
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July 10, 2025
China’s oceanographic survey and research ships are collecting data in the Indo-Pacific region, possibly to better navigate the area with submarines, detect undersea cables or lay undersea mines, a New York Times article published yesterday said....
Trump to host Philippine president to discuss trade, security in Asia
Mid Day Mumbai
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July 11, 2025
The US, Japan and the Philippines have been building a trilateral bloc to broaden security and economic cooperation President Donald Trump will host his Philippine counterpart in the White House 'very soon' to discuss how the longtime treaty...
world Philippines' president to discuss tariffs in Trump meeting this July, top diplomat says
Asiaone
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington this month, Manila's top diplomat said on Friday (July 11), with an increased trade tariff on one of Washington's top defence allies set to...
The US and Chinese foreign ministers meet in Malaysia
Asia News
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July 11, 2025
Today's news: the flood in Nepal that killed at least nine people was caused by the emptying of a glacial lake. In India, two people have been arrested on charges of forcing teenage girls to strip naked to prove they were menstruating. New arrests...