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Taiwan holds huge war games to role play Chinese invasion scenarios
Al Jazeera
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July 9, 2025
Taiwan has launched the largest-ever version of its annual war games exercises, role playing responses to a hypothetical attack by Beijing on its communications systems before an invasion of the island. The 10-day live-fire Han Kuang exercise...
Japanese airlines base international strategies on inbound demand boom
Routes
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Japan's major airlines expect that continued strong growth in inbound demand will support ambitious international expansion plans, while lagging outbound demand is showing welcome recovery momentum. All Nippon Airways (ANA) forecasts that its...
International students weigh in on proposed UF tuition increase
The Independent Florida Alligator
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A proposed 10% tuition increase for non-resident students at UF raised concerns among out-of-state and international students. Students are left questioning the fairness of the proposal and considering its financial implications. The proposed...
Taiwan shares end up as TSMC leads rebound
Focus Taiwan
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July 9, 2025
Taipei, July 9 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan came off earlier lows to close higher Wednesday, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) leading the rebound, while a narrow range of trading continued amid lingering concerns over the Trump...
Donald Trump military chief ‘p***ing everyone off’ as UK submarine deal on knife edge
Daily Express
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July 10, 2025
Donald Trump’s top military strategist is “p***ing everyone off” in Washington as tensions mount over the future of the landmark AUKUS submarine pact with the UK and Australia. Elbridge Colby, the Pentagon’s Deputy Under Secretary of Defence for...
Taiwan hoping to avoid tariffs as it continues talks with Trump administration amid US trade action
Colorado Star
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Taipei [Taiwan], July 9 (ANI): Taiwan is hoping to avoid steep US import tariffs as it continues negotiations with the Trump administration, even as President Donald Trump announced high duties on 14 other countries. The island nation was excluded...
Taiwan begins largest military exercises ever
Asia News
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July 9, 2025
Today's news: South Korea repatriates six North Koreans: The Taliban rejects International Criminal Court warrant for its leaders; Indian media report an Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen could be executed in the coming days; Tajikistan...
Taipei is eager to show the world, especially its key security backer Washington, that it is serious about boosting its military capability
Barron News Shield - Wisconsin
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Barron, WI (54812) Today Areas of patchy fog early. Sunny to partly cloudy. High 81F. Winds light and variable.. Tonight Clear to partly cloudy. Low around 60F. Winds light and variable. Updated: July 9, 2025 @ 3:07 am
Taiwan Unveils Most Extensive Live-Fire Exercises
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan initiated the most extensive live-fire segment of its annual Han Kuang military drills on Wednesday, spotlighting strategies to confront China's escalating "gray zone" tactics, media reported. Spanning 10 days, this year's...
US bill aims to protect Taiwan’s undersea cables
Taipei Times
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July 10, 2025
A bill aimed at protecting Taiwan’s undersea communications cables from Chinese “gray zone” tactics was introduced in the US Senate on Wednesday, calling on the US government to help improve cable resilience near Taiwan. The proposed Taiwan...
Taiwan hails Nagasaki for allowing it to send attendees to peace ceremony
Japan Times
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July 9, 2025
Taipei – Taiwan's government is pleased with Nagasaki's decision to allow it to send attendees to the peace ceremony on Aug. 9, the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing of the city, a spokesperson for Taiwan's foreign ministry said Tuesday. This...
Penny Wong warns of 'worrying' Chinese military buildup
9News
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July 10, 2025
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned of China's "worrying" military build-up, and pledged to keep pushing back on "destabilising and dangerous" conduct by Chinese vessels in the South China Sea, just days before Prime Minister Anthony Albanese...
Taiwan signals cautious optimism after avoiding US tariff letter
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
TAIWAN – Taiwan indicated it was cautiously optimistic about talks with the US after it avoided getting a letter from the Trump administration notifying trading partners of new tariff rates. It would have been more favourable not to receive one of...
Taiwan Billionaire Tsai’s Cathay Venture Joins $152 Million Round In French AI Chip Startup SiPearl
Forbes
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getty Cathay Venture, the venture capital arm of Taiwan billionaire Tsai Hong-tu’s banking giant Cathay Financial Holdings, has participated in French AI chip startup SiPearl’s €130 million ($152 million) funding round. SiPearl’s Series A round...
Taiwan’s China Airlines to launch free inflight wifi
Business Traveller
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Taiwanese flag carrier and SkyTeam member China Airlines (CAL) will begin providing free inflight wifi connectivity to all travellers across all cabins on select aircraft. The free inflight wifi service will be available on the airline’s Airbus...
GIFT City in India makes sense for Taiwan
Taipei Times
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July 10, 2025
India has emerged as one of the most dynamic economies and top investment destinations in the world, with robust growth, deepening capital markets, and an expanding middle class fuelling demand for financial products and services. At the heart of...
Taiwan begins military drills to counter China threats
Port Stephens Examiner
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July 9, 2025
"The Han Guang exercise is nothing but a bluffing and self-deceiving trick by the DPP authorities, attempting to bind the Taiwanese people to the Taiwan independence cart and harm Taiwan for the selfish interests of one party," Chinese defence...
Members of Hong Kong Independence Group Arrested, Charges Include Over Flag-Raising Ceremony in Taipei
New Bloom Magazine
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July 10, 2025
語言: English Photo Credit: Brian Hioe HONG KONG POLICE claim that they have arrested four individuals aged 15 to 47 over a pro-independence organization that advocates for Hong Kong independence. What proves unusual, however, is that they claim...
Taiwan: Insurers extend support to typhoon affected
Asia Insurance Review
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Taiwanese insurers are speeding up claims payments and providing fee waivers to policyholders impacted by Typhoon Danas that hit the country on the 6 of July. The typhoon severely impacted southern Taiwan with record winds and strong rain, killing...
Taiwan Simulates China Invasion In Massive War Games
StratNews Global
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July 9, 2025
Home Asia Taiwan Simulates China Invasion In Massive War Games China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own and has intensified military pressure around the island over the last five years, including a string of war games. Taiwan has...