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China Holds Military Drills Around Taiwan As 'Punishment'

China on Thursday launched two days of military drills to surround self-ruled Taiwan in what it said was "strong punishment" for the island's "separatist acts".

International Business Times

China warns of reprisals against Taiwan after president’s inauguration speech

Lai Ching-te’s inauguration speech has been panned by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office, which labelled the new president a “dangerous separatist”.

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Taiwan’s new president takes office and calls on China to cease hostile actions

Lai Ching-te uses inauguration speech to push for peace in the region and says future of Taiwan important to future of the world

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Taiwan's President Lai urges China to stop military intimidation in inauguration speech

Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory.

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Taiwan's new president urges China to stop its military intimidation

Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory.

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Tsai Ing-wen, the leader who brought Taiwan closer to the US, bows out

Taiwan’s first female president has presided over big social changes, but her main legacy is the cultivation of the island’s rising prominence on the world stage

The Guardian - AU

William Lai Ching-te urges peace as he becomes Taiwan’s new president

Lai takes over as leader as Beijing aggressively asserts its claim over the self-governed island of 23 million people.

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‘China’s threats to annex Taiwan will not simply disappear,’ says Taiwan’s new president – as it happened

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‘Troublemaker’ William Lai Ching-te to take oath as Taiwan’s new president

Lai’s election victory gave the DPP an unprecedented third term, but his room for manoeuvre is likely to be limited.

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Taiwan Swears In New President As China Pressure Grows

Lai Ching-te was sworn in on Monday as Taiwan's president in the face of growing Chinese military pressure and a hostile parliament. Lai succeeded Tsai Ing-wen in a ceremony closely watched by China, which claims the island as part of its territory, and the US, its key partner and weapons…

International Business Times

Lai Ching-te, the political brawler who went from a Taiwan mining village to the presidency

Friends and analysts say Lai’s tough upbringing in a working-class family has prepared him well for his next opponent: China

The Guardian - AU

How China is using AI news anchors to deliver its propaganda

News avatars are proliferating on social media and experts say they will spread as the technology becomes more accessible

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan President Takes Office Under Close Scrutiny

Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te, a staunch defender of the island's democracy, will be sworn into office Monday as Beijing ratchets up military and diplomatic pressure on Taipei.

International Business Times

Taiwan's Lai To Bolster 'Porcupine' Defence Against China Threat

The incoming Taiwanese president's best strategy to stop China from seizing the self-ruled island will likely be to bolster an agile defensive "porcupine" approach by spending more on missiles and drones.

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Former US Ambassador Asserts Taiwan Will Receive Support From Trump If He Wins

James Gilmore informed that Trump, aimed to encourage US allies to take greater responsibility for their defense.

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What does Taiwan get from the foreign aid bill and why is the US economy among the biggest winners?

The sweeping foreign aid package passed by congress has drawn the ire of China, but billions of dollars will actually stay in the US

The Guardian - UK

Joy in Taiwan – and praise from the president – as Nymphia Wind wins RuPaul’s Drag Race

Drag star celebrated with massive support at home after taking top prize in the long-running US reality show

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Taiwanese Drag Queen Nymphia Wind Wins Rupaul's Drag Race

Taiwan celebrates Nymphia Wind's 'RuPaul's Drag Race' win, showcasing LGBTQ+ progress and inclusivity in the region.

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Taiwan's TSMC Founder Morris Chang Receives Medal Of Honour

Known as the "godfather" of the island's chip industry, Morris Chang founded Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company three decades ago, building it into a multi-billion-dollar company that today is a leader in making the microchips that power everything from smartphones to AI technology.

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China's Xi Tells Ex-Taiwan Leader 'External Interference' Cannot Block Unification

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that "external interference" would not stop Beijing from unifying with Taiwan, as he met the self-ruled island's former leader in a rare display of cross-strait dialogue.

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Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen Responds To Earthquake Crisis

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's proactive response to the recent earthquake highlights her commitment to community safety and well-being.

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Taiwan Commissions New Navy Ships Amid Rising China Threat

Taiwan commissions new navy ships to counter China's rising threat, amid escalating tensions and military activities in the region.

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36 Chinese Military Aircraft Detected Around Taiwan

Taiwan's defence ministry said Friday that 36 Chinese military aircraft were detected around the self-ruled island in a 24-hour window -- the highest number this year.

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Exploring The Top 10 Countries With Female Political Leaders

Explore the top 10 countries with female political leaders, featuring prominent figures like Jacinda Ardern, Angela Merkel, and Tsai Ing-wen.

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Senior US Lawmaker To Attend Taiwan Presidential Inauguration

A top US lawmaker said Wednesday he would visit Taiwan for the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te, a year after his last trip to the self-governing democracy provoked anger from China.

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