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Defying Beijing, Taiwan's President Plans Visit to Hawaii and Guam
Lai Ching-te’s trip has already drawn condemnation from Beijing and could spur China to stage military drills in response.World - The Wall Street Journal - 7 hours ago -
As Beijing Threatens, Taiwan Looks Nervously at Trump
The president-elect pressed Taiwan during his campaign to spend significantly more to defend against the growing threat of attack by China. Some in Taiwan say it can’t afford to spend what Donald ...World - The Wall Street Journal - November 18 -
Taiwan president congratulates Trump on victory
Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te congratulated former President Trump on his victory in the presidential election, offering his support for the next leader of Taipei's main ally against an ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Taiwan’s former president urges US to prioritise aiding Ukraine over Taiwan for now
Tsai Ing-wen says Kyiv needs weapons more urgently than Taipei and says Ukrainian victory will be ‘effective deterrent to future aggression’. Vladimir Putin has signed a law granting debt ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Taiwan president will visit allies in South Pacific as rival China seeks inroads
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will visit the self-governing island’s allies in the South Pacific, where rival China has been seeking diplomatic inroadsWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Italian President Mattarella meets Chinese leader Xi in Beijing amid complex ties
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping Friday on an official visit to ChinaWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Taiwan's former president says US should prioritize helping Ukraine over her country
Former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen suggested that the U.S. should focus on helping Ukraine before it prioritizes Taiwan in her keynote speech during the annual summit of the Halifax ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
How the US is bankrolling Beijing’s ambitions
The United States can no longer afford to prioritize short-term financial gain over national security.Politics - The Hill - November 20 -
The geopolitics of chips: Taiwan’s ‘Silicon Shield’
How long can the island rely on its chipmaking industry to deter a Chinese invasion?World - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Beijing prefers neither: China’s view of the US election
China’s approach could be summarized as calibrating its strategies to account for the leader in the Oval Office in the areas of economy, foreign policy and Taiwan.Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Trump's Win Signals More Confrontation With Beijing
The president-elect is set to deepen trade tensions with Washington’s top rival, while China could benefit from weaker U.S. alliances.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
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Typhoon Kong-Rey Takes Aim at Taiwan
The storm prompted closures and raised the risk of landslides as it approached the island. It was expected to hit as the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
Typhoon Kong-rey Makes Landfall in Taiwan With Powerful Winds
The Category 3 storm was the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years, the government said.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Plane fails to land amid fierce typhoon in Taiwan
A plane at Taoyuan Airport was forced to abort its initial landing amid strong winds.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Taiwan braces for US election as China tensions rise
TAIPEI -- Taiwan is bracing for the results of the U.S. election, with some officials worried about what a new Trump administration could mean given the former president’s isolationist views. On ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
China reacts to Trump's tough talk on tariffs and Taiwan
Beijing is bracing for President-elect Donald Trump's tough stance on tariffs and Taiwan. Ramy Inocencio has more on Trump's possible plans and the reaction they are eliciting abroad.Top stories - CBS News - November 16 -
China’s solar stranglehold and Taiwan’s AI aims
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial TimesWorld - Financial Times - November 21 -
China is laying the legal groundwork to seize Taiwan
A likely precursor to any use of force by Beijing will be a public assertion of sovereignty over Taiwan.Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Taiwan Is Ready to Defend Democracy. Is Trump With Us?
Many Americans voted for border security. Try living right across from China.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Elon Musk's influence over Trump is being closely watched by Beijing
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence over former President Donald Trump could be good news for China, where he has extensive business interests.Top stories - NBC News - November 4 -
Chinese exports soar as Beijing prepares for trade tensions with Trump
China could respond to aggressive new tariffs with bigger stimulus action or currency depreciation, say analystsWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment
Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker payWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Hong Kong stocks fall as China’s stimulus package disappoints
Hang Seng index down 1.5% after Beijing unveils $1.4tn plan to restructure local government debt but no consumer supportBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Trump Is Recruiting a Team of China Hawks. So Why Is Beijing Relieved?
Absent from the expected cabinet lineup are China’s most-feared adversaries, including Mike Pompeo and Robert O’Brien.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 13 -
Trump tariffs would hurt US defence sector, warns Beijing adviser
Chinese government-affiliated expert says America would bear brunt of trade measures promised by president-electWorld - Financial Times - November 18 -
Bolton: Moscow, Beijing should feel ‘a lot of relief’ if Gabbard is confirmed as DNI
Former national security adviser John Bolton said Russia and China should feel “a lot of relief” if former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) is confirmed as President-elect Trump’s director of ...Politics - The Hill - November 18 -
Foreign governments criticize Hong Kong's sentencing of 45 activists. Beijing defends it
Forty-five prominent activists in Hong Kong have been sentenced to up to 10 years in jail, sparking criticism from foreign governments and rights groupsWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
China expectedly keeps benchmark lending rates steady as Beijing assesses stimulus measures
The People's Bank of China said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate at 3.1%, while holding the five-year LPR at 3.6%.Business - CNBC - November 20 -
Japan will watch China's military after Beijing admits violating Japanese airspace
Japanese officials say they are closely watching to see if China keeps its promise to prevent further violations of Japan’s airspace after explaining that an incursion by a Chinese military ...World - ABC News - November 20 -
Beijing orders investigations into local disputes after spate of deadly attacks
Mass stabbings and car rammings have prompted soul-searching about the state of society . Beijing is ramping up scrutiny of “common” disputes such as those involving marriages and property, the ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Taiwan's Race for Secure Internet Detours Around Musk's Starlink
SpaceX’s network hasn’t cracked the market on an island where self-sufficiency is a matter of survival.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan's east coast, leaving 1 dead
A powerful typhoon has made landfall in Taiwan, killing one person and bringing high winds and floods to much of the island’s east coast and northern areasWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
Typhoon Kong-rey: biggest storm in decades wreaks destruction in Taiwan
People warned to stay inside because of high risk of storm surges, flooding and landslides as typhoon crosses island. The biggest typhoon to hit Taiwan in decades has crossed over the island, ...World - The Guardian - October 31
