country in East Asia
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/
Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
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/
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 ...
france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20240424-blinken-eyes-us-china-ties-on-visit-but-trade-taiwan-tiktok-mark-challenges
Quick Glance: China warns US to Choose Cooperation or Confrontation with Antony Blinken
- Blinken expected to demand Beijing cease support for Russia
- Tensions rise over accusations of China aiding Russia in Ukraine
- US accused of hindering Chinese industrial growth through export controls
- US and China seek to stabilize relations before US election campaign
Taiwan to remove points system for foreign, overseas compatriot students - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/society/202404250020
Naturalization amendments clear committee: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/24/2003816896
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/
China says US military aid bill for Taiwan 'sends wrong signal' | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 10:59
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5673012
Will Taiwan abolish the death penalty this year?: A Taiwanese court ruling could lead to the island's abolition of capital punishment ...
dw.com/en/will-taiwan-abolish-the-death-penalty-this-year/a-68909105
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/
New law bans Taiwan landlords from electric bill overcharging | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 16:34
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5672475
China wants to respond "resolutely" to major US maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific: The US increases military and economic pressure ahead of Secretary of State ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/china-will-entschlossen-auf-us-grossmanoever-im-indopazifik-reagieren-li.2208922
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 to remove all statues of Chinese dictator Chiang Kai-Shek who stood for 'One China' policy
wionews.com/world/taiwan-to-remove-all-statues-of-chinese-dictator-who-stood-for-one-china-policy-714254
US report says 41 military personnel stationed in Taiwan: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/24/2003816895
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 www.nytimes.com/2024/04/20/us/politics/house-vote-aid-ukraine-israel.html
Hsiao-linked documents misleading, source says: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/23/2003816827
Export orders drop at the slowest rate in 5 quarters: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2024/04/23/2003816799
Military aid act 'tangible demonstration' of U.S. support for Taiwan: lawmakers - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404230025
Last year, 77.6% more transnational couples registered: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/22/2003816780
Overcoming family tragedy, attorney urges death penalty abolition in court debate - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404230027
DHA could prevent catheter-associated infections: NTU research - Focus Taiwan: Research at National Taiwan University (NTU) has concluded that docosahexaenoic ...
focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202404220018
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
Latest Cabinet appointments: five old faces, one new face (update) - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404230015
Mandated home visits for registered private nannies to increase: Ministry - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/society/202404250017
Food, beverage revenue hits new high in Q1 - Focus Taiwan: Sales posted by the local food and beverage industry hit a new high in the first quarter of this year ...
focustaiwan.tw/business/202404240010
Professor, poet and photographer win culture award: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/23/2003816835
More Southeast Asian ties not easy: report: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/22/2003816783
Board to publish early report on ADAS accidents: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/23/2003816834
Beijing says US strengthening military ties with Taiwan will escalate tensions: Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Wednesday (April 24) said ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/25/beijing-says-us-strengthening-military-ties-with-taiwan-will-escalate-tensions-944
Blinken begins China visit as tensions rise over new U.S. bill forcing TikTok sale
pbs.org/newshour/politics/blinken-begins-china-visit-as-tensions-rise-over-new-u-s-bill-forcing-tiktok-sale
Quick Glance: Blinken Discusses Key Issues with China
- USA and China discuss global conflicts and tensions in Shanghai and Beijing.
- Discussions on Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea.
- Calls for China to exert influence on Iran and maintain stability in the region.
- Disputes over human rights, synthetic opioids, and illegal activities.
Opinion: I’d rather live in the ‘world’s most dangerous place’ than America: What do Taiwanese think of the US 2024 election? Clarissa Wei gives the view from ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/opinions/taiwan-view-2024-us-election-wei/
Partnership between China and Bahamas will see 'life-changing' eye surgeries, Darville says
thenassauguardian.com/news/partnership-between-china-and-bahamas-will-see-life-changing-eye-surgeries-darville-says/article_fc406050-01c0-11ef-ab55-0b2a9d5d9c05.html
The attorney general, the Government’s chief legal advisor, on Tuesday indicated that he has filed its appeal to clear up what is being described as an ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/24/fight-onattorney-general-cites-17-grounds-appealing-courts-ruling-dpp/
The appointment of career prosecutor Claudette Thompson to act as the island’s chief advocate has been welcomed by several members of the private bar who ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/23/acting-dpp-gets-thumbs-upattorneys-describe-claudette-thompson-consummate-professional/
LOOK: 2024 World Music Festival @ Taiwan opens application to int’l artists: Applications are open until May 25 while the festival is set for October 11 to 13
rappler.com/entertainment/music/2024-world-music-festival-taiwan-opens-application-international-artists/
Taiwan March export orders trails forecasts, but govt pins hopes on AI: Taiwan's export orders rose less than expected in March, but the government said it ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/taiwan-march-export-orders-trails-forecasts-govt-pins-hopes-ai-2024-04-22/
Taiwan to discuss new arms funding with US as Chinese warplanes again near island
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21 Chinese aircraft detected by Taiwans defence ministry: 21 Chinese aircraft detected by Taiwans defence ministry
wionews.com/world/21-chinese-aircraft-detected-by-taiwans-defense-ministry-713235
Taiwan welcomes US House approval of supplemental defense funding | Taiwan News | Apr. 21, 2024 09:55
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5669966
Lai's talent, energy policies top industry concerns: AUO chairman - Focus Taiwan: Taiwan is facing a looming manpower problem, and energy security also remains ...
focustaiwan.tw/business/202404210007
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.
Stimulus package aims to revive tourism in Hualien: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/19/2003816641
Foreign ministry thanks Netherlands for passing pro-Taiwan motion | Taiwan News | Apr. 20, 2024 13:59
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5669761
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/
More incidents to follow: China sends 21 fighter jets close to Taiwan: China regularly sends its fighter jets into the vicinity of Taiwan. Now there is another ...
n-tv.de/politik/China-schickt-21-Kampfjets-in-Taiwans-Naehe-article24888848.html
Delegation from Ukraine meets local companies: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/18/2003816602
Taiwan headline news - Focus Taiwan: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday are as follows:
focustaiwan.tw/society/202404060002
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
New minister of environment to roll out carbon pricing roadmap - Focus Taiwan: Meteorologist Peng Chi-ming (彭啟明), who has been tapped as the new minister of ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404190012
The constitutional court has ruled that a second extension of Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn’s tenure in office is unconstitutional.www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/court-rules-second-extension-dpps-term-unconstitutional/
China to impose anti-dumping duties on Taiwan polycarbonate from Saturday - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202404190015
Environment minister to step down after inauguration - Taipei Times: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/19/2003816649
Aerospace engineer Ayanna Samuels set to inspire at Flow’s Girls in ICT Day Expo: Jamaican-born aerospace engineer Ayanna Samuels is set to deliver an inspiring ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/aerospace-engineer-ayanna-samuels-set-inspire-flows-girls-ict-day-expo/
EDITORIAL: Finding, keeping talent key to success: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2024/04/17/2003816520
Premier-designate Cho picks labor, health, environment ministers (update) - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404190010
G7 reiterates importance of cross-strait peace and stability - Focus Taiwan: The Group of Seven (G7) nations on Friday issued a statement reiterating the ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404200003
Taiwan to discuss new funding with U.S. as Chinese warplanes get close to island | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15241037
Government to roll out voucher plan to help quake-hit Hualien tourism - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/business/202404180017
China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months: Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun talk South China Sea, Taiwan, North Korea and Ukraine in ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/china-us-defence-chiefs-hold-first-substantive-talks-in-nearly-18-months
Health, labor, environment heads among new Cabinet members announced - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404190004
Cho names new economics minister: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2024/04/17/2003816530
Taiwan premier-designate names new Cabinet ministers | Taiwan News | Apr. 19, 2024 15:53
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5669191
Rallies held over historic beer factory rezoning: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/17/2003816548
Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs showcases autonomous vehicle tech | Taiwan News | Apr. 18, 2024 17:55
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5668668
Taiwan welcomes Australian international affairs association | Taiwan News | Apr. 18, 2024 11:04
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5668237
FM condemns Iran attack on Israel, says Taiwanese in both nations safe - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404150006
No bacterium found in key areas linked to chef in food poisoning outbreak: ministry
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/16/2003816496
U.S., China officials discuss Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia discussed Middle East ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/US-China-tensions/U.S.-China-officials-discuss-Middle-East-Taiwan-South-China-Sea
Taroko Park reconstruction to cost NT$1bn: official: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2024/04/16/2003816482
NZ parliamentarians call for more cooperation on energy with Taiwan - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404160027
U.S. patrol aircraft transits Taiwan Strait: Defense ministry - Focus Taiwan: A United States P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft transited the Taiwan Strait ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404170009
Former Kosovo prime minister visiting Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: A delegation led by Kosovo's former Prime Minister Avdullah Hoti is in Taiwan to meet with ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404170005
Taiwan hopes to continue building Israel friendship: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/16/2003816490
Manufacturers’ fixed-asset buys fall again in Q4: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2024/04/15/2003816421
China-Russia-Iran Axis Is Bad News for Trump and GOP Isolationists: To understand what is at stake in the fight against the axis of China, Russia and Iran ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-21/china-russia-iran-axis-is-bad-news-for-trump-and-gop-isolationists
Uganda turns to China in fight against malaria: Uganda has requested China to donate medicines and provide technical support for elimination of malaria
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uganda-turns-to-china-in-fight-against-malaria-4598260
Taiwanese academic jailed for seven years in China: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/15/2003816451
Taiwan to launch first overseas IC training center in Prague | Taiwan News | Apr. 16, 2024 10:53
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5666884
Economics minister, NDC chief among new Cabinet members announced - Focus Taiwan: Six more members of Taiwan's new Cabinet that will take office on May 20 were ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404160004
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