BIZARRE: 31 - What They Never Told You

U.S. House Speaker Pelosi to visit Taiwan on Tuesday -Taiwan media

Several Taiwan media outlets reported late on Monday that U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit Taiwan on Tuesday and spend the night in Taipei, citing unidentified sources.

Reuters · Aug 1, 2022

US says Beijing has no reason to turn Pelosi’s expected Taiwan visit into a ‘crisis’

National security council says speaker has ‘right to visit’ after China warns its military would ‘not sit idly by’

The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2022

Possible Pelosi visit elicits shrugs in Taiwan, long the focal point of geopolitical standoff

TAIPEI, Taiwan — On the top of Iris Hsueh’s list of concerns living in Taipei are COVID-19 restrictions, electricity prices and, if she’s being honest, the latest news on Taiwanese pop stars. Nowhere on that list is the proposed visit of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the potential Chinese backlash.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 30, 2022

'Missile Alert': Taiwan Holds Air-raid Exercise amid China Tension

Roads emptied and people were ordered to stay indoors in parts of Taiwan, including its capital Taipei, on Monday for an air-raid exercise as the island steps up preparations in the event of a Chinese attack. Sirens sounded at 1:30 p.m.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 25, 2022

'Missile alert': Taiwan holds air-raid exercise amid China tension

Roads emptied and people were ordered to stay indoors in parts of Taiwan, including its capital Taipei, on Monday for an air-raid exercise as the island steps up preparations in the event of a Chinese attack.

Reuters · Jul 25, 2022

Young Thai duo's dream run yields silver

Rising stars Ruttanapak Oupthong and Chasinee Korepap had to settle for a runner-up spot at the US$500,000 BWF Taipei Open on Sunday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 24, 2022

Kashyap, Tanisha lose in Taipei Open, India’s campaign over

Third seed Kashyap’s impressive run ended with a loss to Soong Joo Ven of Malaysia

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2022

Parupalli Kashyap, Tanisha Crasto lose in Taipei Open, India's campaign over

TAIPEI: Indian campaign ended at the Taipei Open badminton tournament after Parupalli Kashyap and Tanisha Crasto suffered narrow defeats in the quarterfinals of the singles and doubles competitions respectively on Friday.

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2022

Taiwan's concerns on speed of arms sales will be conveyed to U.S., says ex-U.S. defence secretary

Former U.S. defence secretary Mark Esper said on Thursday he would take back to Washington D.C. concerns expressed in Taiwan about the speed of arms sales to the island and the need to get greater access to weapons like portable missiles.

Reuters · Jul 21, 2022

European Parliament VP urges renewed China-Taiwan dialogue

European Parliament Vice President Nicola Beer has met with Taiwan's leader Tsai Ing-wen and called for China to open a “mutual and respectful dialogue" with the self-governing island democracy it claims as its own territory

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022