Magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolts eastern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Taiwan's Hualien County at 2:21 a.m ...
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Biden signs $95 billion military aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: Ukraine will get most of the assistance as it struggles to combat Russia's ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Earthquakes of magnitude 6, 6.3 strike eastern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: Two earthquakes of magnitude 6.0 and 6.3 struck central Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at ...
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China should have confidence to talk to us, Taiwan's president-elect says: China should have the confidence to talk to Taiwan's legally elected government ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwans-president-elect-appoints-new-team-says-islands-security-difficult-2024-04-25/
Taiwan happy with US aid package, China objects to arms sales: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday she was happy the U.S. Congress had passed a ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-happy-with-us-aid-package-china-objects-arms-sales-2024-04-24/
Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken leaves Beijing: Taiwan reported renewed Chinese military activity near the island on Saturday with 12 ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-reports-chinese-military-activity-after-blinken-leaves-beijing-2024-04-27/
Billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advanced in the US Senate, heading for a final vote after the House of Representatives ... Show more
US Congress poised to pass Ukraine aid, weapons coming soon | Reuters
US Congress poised to pass Ukraine aid, weapons coming soon | Reuters
Bond Demand Evaporates in Taiwan as Inflation Risks Mount: Taiwan’s government bonds are falling out of favor as traders fear stubborn inflation amid a solid ...
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Japan should be worrying about Taiwan, not Ukraine: Brahma Chellaney is professor emeritus of strategic studies at the Centre for Policy Research in New Delhi ...
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The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain advisory Wednesday evening that is effective through the night, warning of short-duration intense ... Show more
Rainy weather to continue across Taiwan through week: CWA - Focus Taiwan
Rainy weather to continue across Taiwan through week: CWA - Focus Taiwan
Five #earthquakes struck Shoufeng Township, Hualien County, eastern Taiwan, in 9 minutes between 5:08 p.m. and 5:17 p.m. (UTC+8)
A cluster of earthquakes shakes Hualien: A CLUSTER of earthquakes struck the island republic of Taiwan, the strongest having a magnitude of 6.1 ...
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House Approves $95 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: After months of delay at the hands of a bloc of ultraconservative Republicans ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/us/politics/house-vote-aid-ukraine-israel.html
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks to Al Jazeera about the country's approach to diplomacy, cooperation, and Israel's war on Gaza.
🔗: ‘Create harmony’: Q&A with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Kenyan government recommends regulating, not banning, TikTok: Kenya's government has advised lawmakers against banning TikTok over concerns about content shared ...
reuters.com/world/africa/kenyan-government-recommends-regulating-not-banning-tiktok-2024-04-25/
Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans
timesofisrael.com/biden-signs-95-billion-war-aid-measure-with-relief-for-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan/
Chinese hackers are constantly targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S., FBI Director says
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Quick Glance: Cyber Threats from China Targeting US Critical Infrastructure
- According to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Chinese hackers are continuously seeking to infiltrate the computer systems of U.S. water treatment facilities and energy grids to induce panic.
- Wray claimed that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has allocated significant resources to an offensive cyber program that surpasses those of all other major nations combined.
- Wray primarily focused on the China threat concerning critical infrastructure but was also questioned about TikTok, the social media platform facing potential banning in the U.S. if ByteDance does not comply.
- The FBI director emphasizes that the threat is not merely a long-term concern anymore but could materialize by 2027, as indicated by a recent assessment from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence suggesting a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan before the decade ends.
Taiwan 2024 GDP forecast is 3.29% | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 14:16
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KMT lawmakers depart for China: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Naturalization amendments clear committee: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives passed the first in a series of bills in a $95 billion legislative package providing security assistance ...
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Blinken eyes US-China ties on visit, but trade, Taiwan, Tiktok mark challenges: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Shanghai on Wednesday with U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia
- Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.
- He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.
- China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.
- A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.
China seeks capability to seize Taiwan by 2027 | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 15:53
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Through Aramco, Peak China courts Peak Oil: Exchanges between China and Arab states stretch back centuries along the ancient Silk Road. More recently ...
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US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday: US president says new weapons shipment could be on its way to Ukraine as soon as this ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/24/us-senate-passes-ukraine-israel-taiwan-bill-biden-to-sign-on-wednesday
Heat advisories were in effect for nine cities and counties on Sunday afternoon as warm southwesterly winds pushed temperatures above 38 degrees Celsius in ... Show more
Temperatures soar above 38 degrees in southern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan
Temperatures soar above 38 degrees in southern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan
Aid package for Taiwan passes US House: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2024/04/22/2003816764
With Blinken in China, Beijing Deprioritizes Taiwan: China's emphasis on Taiwan has weakened, even though China-U.S. relations are currently in a more stable ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/with-blinken-in-china-beijing-deprioritizes-taiwan/
'We are showing Putin...,' US Senate clears $95bn aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
wionews.com/world/we-are-showing-putin-us-senate-clears-95bn-aid-for-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan-714367
Two deaths related to falling trees were reported in Taiwan on Friday as a weather front brought heavy rain to most of the country.Men killed by falling trees amid heavy rain - Focus Taiwan
Taiwan will tear down all remaining statues of Chiang Kai-shek in public spaces: ’s government will remove all remaining statues of late president Chiang ...
scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3259936/taiwan-will-tear-down-all-remaining-statues-chiang-kai-shek-public-spaces
Taiwan's Lai poised to build on Tsai's Southeast Asia outreach: JAKARTA -- Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te will be looking to build on predecessor Tsai ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Taiwan-s-Lai-poised-to-build-on-Tsai-s-Southeast-Asia-outreach
Majority leader of Taiwan legislature leads KMT delegation to Beijing | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 18:07
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Taiwan to remove points system for foreign, overseas compatriot students - Focus Taiwan
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Taiwan hit by several quakes again, strongest reaching 6.1-magnitude, no immediate reports of damage
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/27/taiwan-hit-by-several-quakes-again-strongest-reaching-61-magnitude-no-immediate-reports-of-damage
The US House Of Representatives has approved $95 billion in military aid packages for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
The military aid had been stalled by ... Show more
Weather front to bring rain across Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: All parts of Taiwan will see intermittent showers or thunderstorms on Wednesday ...
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Rain does little to fill reservoir in Taoyuan: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2024/04/19/2003816633
Video game consoles are more than just entertainment and provide huge business opportunities for Taiwan given their expanding technological applications ... Show more
Gaming console industry gives Taiwan huge business opportunities: Tsai - Focus Taiwan
Gaming console industry gives Taiwan huge business opportunities: Tsai - Focus Taiwan
Breaking News: The House resoundingly approved $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with bipartisan support. The Senate is expected to pass the ... Show more
House Approves $95 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan - The New York Times
House Approves $95 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan - The New York Times
Photos shine a light on Taiwan’s ‘betel nut beauties’: Constanze Han documented the lives of “betel nut beauties,” young women selling the addictive stimulant ...
cnn.com/style/taiwan-betel-nut-beauties-constanze-han/
Taiwan president congratulates Taiwanese queen for winning Drag Race: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday offered her congratulations to the Taiwanese drag ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-president-congratulates-taiwanese-queen-winning-drag-race-2024-04-20/
Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit: WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - Beijing is continuing to commit genocide and crimes ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-22-blinken-says-genocide-in-xinjiang-is-ongoing-in-report-ahead-of-china-visit/
Taiwan’s Incoming Lai Administration Takes Shape: Lai Ching-te's choice of Cabinet appointments suggests that he will continue to emphasize continuity with the ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/taiwans-incoming-lai-administration-takes-shape/
The US Is no longer the arsenal of democracy: For the first several decades after World War II, the United States championed free trade ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/the-us-is-no-longer-the-arsenal-of-democracy/
Heavy rain warnings issued for 11 regions: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Video shows Taiwanese Harvard student protest against Chinese ambassador | Taiwan News | Apr. 22, 2024 11:08
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China should have confidence to talk to us, Taiwan's president-elect says: China should have the confidence to talk to Taiwan's legally elected government ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwans-president-elect-appoints-new-team-says-islands-security-difficult-2024-04-25/
2 back-to-back weather fronts to hit Taiwan this week - Focus Taiwan: Back-to-back weather fronts are forecast to hit Taiwan this week, resulting in rain across ...
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Visiting Ukrainian NGOs call for more support from Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: A delegation of Ukrainian non-governmental organizations visiting Taiwan has called for ...
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Will Taiwan abolish the death penalty this year?: A Taiwanese court ruling could lead to the island's abolition of capital punishment ...
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New law bans Taiwan landlords from electric bill overcharging | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 16:34
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Drag queen’s RuPaul victory wins praise from Taiwan’s president: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday offered her congratulations to the Taiwanese drag ...
cnn.com/2024/04/21/asia/taiwan-drag-queen-nymphia-wind-intl-hnk/
US House passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan : US House passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan. All three bills to ...
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Taiwan FM Praises Japan-U.S.-Philippine Cooperation; Joseph Wu Says China Threatens More than Just Taiwan
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VP Lai makes ‘Time’ influential list - Taipei Times: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Provincial Highway 8 section closed due to rockfalls after quakes - Focus Taiwan: The section of Provincial Highway 8 connecting Taroko to Tianxiang was ...
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Injured eastern grass owl released back to the wild: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/15/2003816448
21 Chinese aircraft detected by Taiwans defence ministry: 21 Chinese aircraft detected by Taiwans defence ministry
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2 weather fronts to bring rain to Taiwan this week | Taiwan News | Apr. 22, 2024 16:33
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Newly-appointed Taiwan's top China affairs chief touted as 'pragmatic' - Focus Taiwan
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Heavy rain advisory issued for 11 cities and counties - Focus Taiwan: The Central Weather Administration (CWA) has issued a heavy rain advisory for 11 cities and ...
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Taiwan earthquake: Missing Singapore couple only ones still unaccounted for: Search teams looking for Sim Hwee Kok and Neo Siew Choo have suspended operations ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/taiwan-earthquake-missing-singaporean-couple-hualien-county-aftershocks-4268381
The Solomon Islands election has delivered no clear winner leaving pro-China PM Manasseh Sogavare in a race with rival opposition politicians to form a ... Show more
Solomon Islands pro-China PM Manasseh Sogavare fails to secure majority | Elections News | Al Jazeera
Solomon Islands pro-China PM Manasseh Sogavare fails to secure majority | Elections News | Al Jazeera
A US Navy patrol aircraft flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, just hours after a conversation between the Chinese and US defense chiefs ...
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China's influence operations against the U.S. are bigger than TikTok: Intelligence officials and lawmakers describe the Chinese-owned social media app as a ...
npr.org/2024/04/26/1247347363/china-tiktok-national-security
Quick Glance: Chinese TikTok App Sale Required for National Security Measures
- A newly enacted law mandates the sale of the Chinese-owned TikTok app to address national security concerns.
- According to experts, China has intensified its online information operations in recent years to advance its broader objectives.
- China has actively sought to leverage TikTok to influence politics in Taiwan, yet these endeavors ultimately proved unsuccessful.
- While TikTok was utilized in these publicly identified Chinese operations, researchers have not observed a specific emphasis on the app compared to other popular platforms.
Export orders drop at the slowest rate in 5 quarters: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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FBI says Chinese hackers preparing to attack US infrastructure: Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into U.S. critical infrastructure and are waiting ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/fbi-says-chinese-hackers-preparing-attack-us-infrastructure-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Impending Chinese Hacker Attack on US Infrastructure
- FBI Director Christopher Wray warns of an upcoming devastating attack on critical US infrastructure by Chinese hackers.
- The Chinese hacking group Volt Typhoon has penetrated companies in the US in energy-rich and water-related sectors.
- The intent behind the preparation is unclear, but appears linked to China's goal of thwarting US defense of Taiwan.
- Active since mid-2021, Volt Typhoon aims to spy on organizations and gain unnoticed access to their networks, as reported by Microsoft.
EDITORIAL: KMT visits to China questionable: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes off eastern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 5:17 p ...
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack: Iran's unprecedented missile and drone strike on Israel is unlikely to prompt dramatic sanctions ...
reuters.com/world/biden-unlikely-cut-irans-oil-lifeline-after-israel-attack-2024-04-16/
Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions
- Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.
- The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.
- Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.
- Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
Foreign minister Joseph Wu to lead NSC: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Taiwan submarine project chief quits, ministry says plans to proceed
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-submarine-project-chief-quits-ministry-says-plans-proceed-2024-04-17/
1st Taiwan Land Sword II missile live-fire test successful | Taiwan News | Apr. 15, 2024 12:08
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A weather front arriving on Wednesday night will bring potentially heavy rain and cooler temperatures to parts of northern and central Taiwan ... Show more
Weather front to bring rain, cooler temperatures overnight - Focus Taiwan
Weather front to bring rain, cooler temperatures overnight - Focus Taiwan
Taiwan CDC considers ending mask mandate at medical institutions | Taiwan News | Apr. 19, 2024 17:34
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