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TAIWAN

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 4, 2022
In the Taiwan crisis, we should be worried about history rhyming
Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan may prove dangerous — not because it is irresponsible, but because China has history of making strategic mistakes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 4, 2022
After Nancy Pelosi’s visit, what now for Taiwan?
Conflict between China and Taiwan is not imminent, but Beijing still has more up its sleeve that threatens the island democracy.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 4, 2022
Pelosi’s Taiwan trip left White House scrambling to deal with fallout
Behind the scenes, officials in Washington were fuming at Pelosi's insistence on using the trip as a capstone for her career at a moment of highly delicate relations with Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 4, 2022
Suspected drones and cyberattacks in Taiwan after Nancy Pelosi visit
Pelosi praised Taiwan's democracy and pledged American solidarity during her brief stopover, adding that Chinese anger could not stop world leaders from traveling there.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 4, 2022
White House lobbies Democrats to halt bill upgrading Taiwan ties
The legislation would designate Taiwan as a major non-NATO ally, support its participation in international organizations and provide $4.5 billion in security aid.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 3, 2022
Taiwan turmoil prompts detours and delays for global shipping
Shipping companies are assessing their options after China's response to the visit of the highest-ranking U.S. official to the island in 25 years.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Aug 3, 2022
China’s planned military exercises near Taiwan may have another target: Japan
The drills, announced by China following Nancy Pelosi's arrival in Taiwan, aren't just intended to keep Taiwan and the United States in check. They're also a clear warning to Japan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 3, 2022
Pelosi's trip to Taiwan took China’s Weibo offline as millions tracked her flight
The microblogging platform apologized for a half-hour outage of its mobile app immediately before the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives landed Tuesday night.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Aug 3, 2022
‘We never give in to autocrats': Why Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan
Given Pelosi's position as U.S. House speaker and second in the presidential line of succession, Beijing has emphasized that it views her visit to Taiwan as a 'major provocation.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 3, 2022
Nancy Pelosi meets Taiwan's Tsai, vowing that U.S. won't abandon Taipei
In a meeting with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, the U.S. House speaker said that Washington's solidarity with Taipei is “crucial” now more than ever.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 3, 2022
The coming Taiwan crisis
China's saber-rattling over Taiwan, galvanized by U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island, is born of a need to maintain some control over the situation amid pro-independence gains.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 3, 2022
Ripples from Pelosi's Taiwan visit may take time to impact global markets
The developments are fanning fresh jitters in markets already spooked by the threat of a global slowdown amid surging inflation.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 3, 2022
Pelosi becomes highest-ranking U.S. official to visit Taiwan in 25 years
The No. 3 U.S. official's trip sent tensions between the superpowers soaring and prompted a furious China to announce missile tests and military drills encircling the democratic island.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 2, 2022
From subway stations to shopping malls, Taiwan prepares its air-raid shelters
The capital of Taipei has more than 4,600 such shelters that can accommodate some 12 million people, more than four times its population, in the event of a Chinese attack.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 1, 2022
Pelosi kicks off Asia trip as talk of Taiwan stop gains steam
The U.S. House speaker is expected to visit the self-ruled island during her Asia tour, despite warnings from China against such a move.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 31, 2022
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi begins Asia tour with no mention of Taiwan
Pelosi will lead a congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan, according to a statement on Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 30, 2022
As U.S. defends Ukraine at U.N., China warns against challenge over Taiwan
The determination of China to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity should not be underestimated, Beijing's U.N. ambassador said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 29, 2022
Don't 'play with fire' over Taiwan, Xi warns in call with Biden
The White House said the long-scheduled call was part of the administration's efforts to deepen lines of communication with China and 'responsibly manage our differences.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 28, 2022
Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen meets Japan ex-defense minister and hopes to bolster ties
Ishiba led a bipartisan delegation of Japanese lawmakers focused on national security and arrived in Taiwan for a four-day visit.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 28, 2022
Taiwan had no greater champion than Shinzo Abe
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's mark on contemporary Japan-Taiwan relations will have lasting consequences.
Japan's population continues to fall even as foreign resident count rises
The number of residents in Tokyo as of Jan. 1 rose by 0.03% from a year before, data shows, marking a year-on-year increase for the first time in three years, while the country's other 46 prefectures saw their populations continue to decline.
Ahead of the Olympics, Japan is still talking about the gymnast who won't be there
Japan's Shoko Miyata withdrew from the gymnastics team herself over her drinking and smoking, although it had already appeared as though the association was prepared to send her home from the team’s training camp in Monaco.
Yen melt-up nudges Japanese stocks into correction territory
Japanese stocks are down 10% from their July peak as the yen strengthens.
‘Crazy’ yen rally is at risk of shattering as soon as Wednesday
Some investors are warning that a yen rally is fragile, as was on show this week when the yen rapidly retraced an advance after Thursday’s stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth figures.
Paris Olympics kick off with rain-soaked — but grandiose — opening ceremony
Japan's 2024 Olympic team moves down the Seine River in Paris during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics on Friday.
The Japanese Olympians looking to shine in Paris
Rim Nakamura, who is attempting to win Japan's first Olympic gold medal in cycling, will be one of the top Japanese athletes to watch at the Paris Games.
Japan’s minimum wage set for record ¥50 hike in major boost
Demonstrators rally to demand a big hike in minimum wages in Tokyo last week.
Japan loses top spot on strongest passport list to Singapore
Japan had the strongest passport for six years running from 2018, before being dethroned by Singapore on the 2024 list.
Why Japan's mysterious stash of classified funds escapes scrutiny
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi (right) during a meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan eyes gold — and the future — as Olympic men's soccer campaign begins
Japan midfielder Yu Hirakawa controls the ball during a match against the United States in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 11.

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