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Taiwan Reprimands Elon Musk After Controversial Statement About China
A statement by Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk about Taiwan has caused bad blood among the authorities of the island state.
In a podcast, the multi-billionaire had compared Taiwan to the US state of Hawaii, saying the former is "an…
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China Crosses Taiwan Strait With Aircraft Carrier
Three Chinese military vessels, including Shandong's aircraft carrier, crossed the Taiwan Strait on Saturday. That says the Ministry of Defense in Taipei.
China considers Taiwan a renegade province and reports Chinese military…
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VW and Foxconn Keep Factories Open in Lockdown City of Chengdu
German car manufacturer Volkswagen and Taiwanese Apple partner Foxconn keep their factories in Chengdu running during the corona lockdown in the Chinese metropolis.
The employees of the automaker VW, which has a factory in the city…
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Chinese Fighter Jets Again Pass Center Line Near Taiwan
Once again, Chinese ships and warplanes have crossed the centerline in the Taiwan Strait. According to the Taiwan Ministry of Defense, 17 aircraft and five ships crossed the unofficial border on Saturday.
China held major military…
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US and Taiwan Trade Talks, China Angry
The United States and Taiwan are expected to discuss trade between the two countries this fall. In addition to talks that should yield "economically meaningful outcomes," the "economic pressure" from China towards Taiwan is also on the…
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US Wants to Tighten Trade Ties with Taiwan
The United States will ramp up trade with Taiwan in response to China's "provocative" behavior, the White House reported. In addition, the US is pushing for the right of air and sea passage in the Taiwan Strait.
A new trading plan will…
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Taiwan Announces Military Maneuvers
Taiwan is organizing military maneuvers this week, including live ammunition, to simulate a defense of the island against a Chinese invasion, while Beijing conducts new exercises around the island.
This was announced by spokesman…
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Taiwanese Government Websites Briefly Down in Cyber Attacks
A series of government websites in Taiwan fell victim to DDOS attacks this week. The timing coincides with the visit of Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives.
Nancy Pelosi was met from the plane by Taiwanese…
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