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German lawmaker lauds Taiwan's democratic development in Tsai meeting - Focus Taiwan
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202210030008
Australia increases defence spending by $32bn in response to China build-up: Labor government commits to spending rises to pay for Aukus and long-range missile ...
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US navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after US-China defense chiefs hold rare talks
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US trade chief calls for 'decisive' action to shield EV sector from China: The U.S. must take "decisive" action to protect electric vehicles (EVs) from ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ustr-tai-calls-decisive-action-shield-ev-sector-china-2024-04-17/
Solomon Islands election puts China’s Pacific influence in spotlight: Incumbent Manasseh Sogavare’s development and security pact with Beijing has stoked western ...
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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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ASML Q1 bookings miss forecast, but China sales hold up: ASML , the largest supplier of equipment to computer chip makers, reported weaker than expected ...
reuters.com/technology/asml-reports-q1-earnings-13-billion-worse-than-expected-new-bookings-2024-04-17/
President Biden moves to triple tariff rates on Chinese steel and aluminum: Biden will announce to the United Steelworkers union in Pittsburgh that he's calling ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
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/
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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US-Japan-Philippines trilateral gives Manila a fighting chance: In an unprecedented move with big regional implications, US President Joe Biden hosted a ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/us-japan-philippines-trilateral-gives-manila-a-fighting-chance/
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattles east Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 17:31
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Humble China street vendor makes sacrifices to support academically gifted daughters who gain PhD and master’s degree
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Germany engineers sharper China-EU autos debate: Germany may help sharpen the debate about Chinese automakers. Chancellor Olaf Scholz used a trip to the People's ...
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Online videos show Chinese runner being gifted win in Beijing half-marathon: The winner, He Jia, is a member of China’s marathon team and is a national marathon ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
- Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.
- A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.
- The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.
- The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
Tokyo Electron expected to see profit rebound on AI demand: TOKYO -- Japanese manufacturers of chipmaking equipment such as Tokyo Electron are attracting analyst ...
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Biden’s polite Trumpism on China: Communication matters precisely because the structural problem between the pair is probably insoluble
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US, China defence chiefs hold first talks in nearly 18 months: WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/us-china-defence-chiefs-first-talks-18-months-south-china-sea-taiwan-4269751
US and China defence ministers in first significant contact since 2022: Pentagon says Lloyd Austin stressed importance of freedom of navigation in call with Dong ...
ft.com/content/f52fd4de-6490-47a9-bd54-30bf6354b9c2
China's federation promises action after half marathon debacle: The Chinese Athletics Association (CAA) has vowed to strengthen the supervision of its ...
reuters.com/sports/athletics/chinas-federation-promises-action-after-half-marathon-debacle-2024-04-17/
269 kg Taiwan tuna auctions for record NT$3.52 million | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 17:01
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A good catch - Focus Taiwan: Fishermen in Yilan County's Su'ao Township show off their "First Tuna Catch of the Year," a 2.53-meter-long bluefin tuna weighing ...
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Taipei ranked world's 16th smartest city | Taiwan News | Apr. 16, 2024 15:12
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China picks its lowest-scoring officers to command nuclear submarines : Submarines are one of China's foremost weapons, but the officers who lead them are chosen ...
businessinsider.com/china-picks-its-lowest-scoring-officers-to-command-nuclear-submarines-2024-4
VW to roll out new architecture with Xpeng to cut China EV costs: Volkswagen said on Wednesday it has developed a new architecture for intelligent and electric ...
timeslive.co.za/motoring/news/2024-04-17-vw-to-roll-out-new-architecture-with-xpeng-to-cut-china-ev-costs/
Mango season - Focus Taiwan: Ripe Irwin mangoes are pictured in this photo taken in Pingtung County Tuesday. Mangoes are one of the main exports of the southern ...
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Blinken to raise China’s support for Russia’s defense industrial base during visit
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Mid-week showers expected for northern and central Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 11:15
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Taiwan passes new pedestrian sidewalk safety law | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 13:36
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Attractive China pig farm worker, 26, becomes internet sensation after quitting office job to work with animals
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3256584/attractive-china-pig-farm-worker-26-becomes-internet-sensation-after-quitting-office-job-work
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/
Scholz and Xi continue to rely on cooperation: The Chancellor is currently in China and has called for closer cooperation between the two countries ...
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Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
- Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.
- China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.
- Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.
- Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
Philippines says it won't give US access to more local military bases: The Philippine president says his administration has no plan to give the U.S ...
apnews.com/article/philippines-us-military-china-marcos-a89fc14bdef820b83d4a18adb557b487
Quick Glance: Philippines Rejects US Access to More Military Bases
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. allowed US access to four more Philippine military bases, bringing the total to nine.
- The Biden administration is strengthening alliances in the region to counter China, aligning with Philippine efforts to enhance external defense.
- Marcos emphasizes that the presence of US troops is in response to China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea.
- China accuses the Philippines of providing the US with bases that could undermine its security.
President thanks Paraguay for its firm support: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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North Korea expands surveillance with Chinese cameras : To monitor its population even more closely North Korea is placing surveillance cameras in schools and ...
wionews.com/world/north-korea-expands-surveillance-with-chinese-cameras-712163
Sightseeing Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: An LA Metro train featuring paintings of Taiwanese culinary classics, including beef noodles, xiaolongbao, and bubble tea ...
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Taiwan universities advance in research but drop in employer reputation | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 15:51
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Last cat from Taiwan’s quake-hit Uranus Building hides in sewer | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 18:14
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Taiwan: meetings with Xi are a clever strategy - of stalling: Taipei is buying itself some much-needed time at the high-level meeting with the People's Republic ...
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China's new home prices decline at fastest pace since 2015
reuters.com/world/china/chinas-new-home-prices-decline-fastest-pace-since-2015-2024-04-16/
Taiwan reports record marijuana seizures in 2023 | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 15:58
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Countering China’s rare earth dominance and coercion: In December, the People’s Republic of China announced a retaliatory restriction of rare-earth element ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/countering-chinas-rare-earth-dominance-and-coercion/
China strategy: Why don't we tell China what we think, Michael Müller?: Olaf Scholz is on a state visit to China. He was actually supposed to have some very ...
spiegel.de/ausland/deutsche-china-politik-warum-sagen-wir-china-nicht-die-meinung-michael-mueller-podcast-a-5ac1c688-542e-46a8-be7c-077f55aced4e
Taiwan test launches new Land Sword II missile: Video: Facebook, Military News Agency
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First contact since 2022: US Defense Secretary Austin on the phone with Chinese counterpart
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Foreign minister Joseph Wu to lead NSC: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/16/2003816511
Taiwan’s electronics manufacturers to ramp up AI server production | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 16:09
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The Oscars of Archaeology: China unveils its top 10 discoveries of 2023: Every industry has that one annual event that stands apart as the premier award ceremony ...
scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3259349/oscars-archaeology-china-unveils-its-top-10-discoveries-2023
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
Taiwan to expand plastic bag ban at traditional markets | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 17:15
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From zero to 303.313km in under a year: how Hong Kong entrepreneur Vriko Kwok went Further than she had ever been
scmp.com/sport/outdoor/health-fitness/article/3259210/zero-303313km-under-year-how-hong-kong-entrepreneur-vriko-kwok-went-further-then-she-had-ever-been
China is funding the U.S. fentanyl crisis, House panel says in new report: The Chinese Communist Party uses tax rebates to subsidize the manufacturing and export ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/china-funding-us-fentanyl-crisis-house-panel-says-new-report-rcna147952
Quick Glance: China's Subsidization of Fentanyl Production Intensifying Crisis in the U.S.
- A report from a special House committee states that China is fueling the Fentanyl crisis in the U.S. directly by subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by traffickers outside the country to produce the drug.
- The committee found that the Chinese government provides tax rebates for the production of specific Fentanyl precursors and other synthetic drugs as long as they are sold outside of China.
- The report highlights that China not only subsidizes the manufacturing of precursor chemicals but also thwarts investigations into illegal manufacturers by warning the targets when formal requests for assistance are made by U.S. law enforcement.
- Former Attorney General William Barr recommended that the U.S. should leverage its trade and economic power to push for stronger enforcement from Chinese authorities, and victims should take civil actions against companies and individuals involved in distributing the precursors and synthetic drugs.
Forecasting a Decline in Iron Ore Prices Amid Global Shifts: As the year ends, iron ore prices are poised to revisit the $100 per ton mark ...
riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/markets/forecasting-a-decline-in-iron-ore-prices-amid-global-shifts/
'Iran is in for the long haul' with oil tanker hijacks, expert says, as U.S. considers more sanctions
cnbc.com/2024/04/16/iran-is-in-for-the-long-haul-with-oil-tanker-hijacks-expert-says.html
Quick Glance: Oil Prices Could Witness a 'Super Spike Well Above $100' Post Iran's Strike on Israel
- Market analysts predicted that oil prices could surge to $100 per barrel and beyond after Iran conducted an aerial attack on Israel, reigniting concerns of a regional war.
- Iran carried out an aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, launching over 300 drones and missiles, marking the first direct military attack by Iran on the Jewish state.
- Insufficient investment renders the supply more fragile, raising the likelihood of a 'super spike well above $100' if the supply is disrupted.
- Recent months have seen oil prices rise due to trade disruptions and delays caused by maritime attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthis, who express solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Speaker Johnson to advance separate Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan bills after Iran attack
cnbc.com/2024/04/15/speaker-johnson-israel-ukraine-taiwan-bills.html
Quick Glance: Biden's Backing for House Funding Proposal
- President Joe Biden expresses support for Republican Speaker Mike Johnson's funding proposals benefiting Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- Johnson intends to hold votes on funding packages for Ukraine, Israel, and allies in the Indo-Pacific, along with additional foreign policy proposals.
- President Biden urges swift passage of the package to showcase support for allies and opposition to Iran and Russia.
- However, Johnson faces challenges in garnering support and faces criticism from conservative Republicans, hinting at potential leadership changes.
Herders on front line of India’s Himalayan dispute with China say they’re losing grazing land – and a way of life
cnn.com/2024/04/16/china/ladakh-india-china-border-intl-hnk/
Sunny and very hot in Taitung - Focus Taiwan: The sun shines through leaves in this photo taken in Taitung County on Wednesday. The county's Dawu Township ...
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Tilting buildings demolished in Taiwan quake aftermath | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 15:38
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U.S. envoy to U.N. urges Russia and China not to ‘reward’ North Korea’s bad behavior
nbcnews.com/news/world/north-korea-linda-thomas-greenfield-china-russia-rcna148135
Why the Dollar Is Causing Chaos in Emerging Markets: QuickTake: Emerging-market currencies have tumbled this year as the dollar has gone from strength to ...
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Manufacturers need to face up to new wave of Chinese competition: Pace of post-pandemic development a wake-up call for western companies
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Taiwan’s Penghu Ferry enjoys expanded internet access | Taiwan News | Apr. 16, 2024 17:47
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NIKKEI Film: The power of fully driverless taxis in China : ...
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US P-8A sub-hunter flies over Taiwan Strait | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 15:22
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How Would China Weaponize Disinformation Against Taiwan in a Cross-Strait Conflict?
thediplomat.com/2024/04/how-would-china-weaponize-disinformation-against-taiwan-in-a-cross-strait-conflict/
After getting 600-screen release in India, 12th Fail to come out on 20,000 screens in China, confirms Vikrant Massey
indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/12th-fail-release-20000-screens-china-after-600-screen-release-in-india-9273477/
Frustrated China mother has meltdown while helping son with homework, wants to kick someone, hits wall and breaks toe
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China lifts ban on some German beef imports as Germany's Scholz visits Beijing
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-lifts-ban-some-german-beef-imports-germanys-scholz-visits-beijing-2024-04-16/
US defense chief speaks with Chinese counterpart, Pentagon says
reuters.com/world/us/us-defense-chief-speaks-with-chinese-counterpart-pentagon-says-2024-04-16/
Apple CEO says that he wants to increase investments in Vietnam: Apple CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday that he wants to further increase investment in Vietnam a day ...
apnews.com/article/vietnam-apple-tim-cook-supply-chain-e9a7581a127937a1958bebd434a47f25
Staring into your soul - Focus Taiwan: A Himalayan Owl stares into a camera on Taiwan's highest mountain Yushan, also known as Jade Mountain ...
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Taiwan submarine taskforce continues despite convener’s resignation | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 14:24
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Taiwan commemorates Holocaust victims | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 16:46
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Couple sells tea from Myanmar labeled as Taiwan product | Taiwan News | Apr. 16, 2024 13:59
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