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TAIWAN

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 10, 2020
Chinese fighter jets buzz Taiwan for second day as tensions rise
Chinese fighter jets approached Taiwan on Thursday for a second day in a row, the island's Defense Ministry said, urging China to stop "destroying regional peace" in a further ratcheting up of tension across the sensitive Taiwan Strait.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 9, 2020
Taiwan reports multiple Chinese fighter jets to its southwest
Multiple Chinese fighter jets entered airspace to Taiwan's southwest on Wednesday, the island's Defense Ministry said, describing it as a destabilizing action that threatened regional peace.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 8, 2020
Straight talk about Taiwan and ‘strategic ambiguity’
A lack of clarity dissuades China from seeking reunification through force by leaving open the possibility of a U.S. response and dissuades Taiwan from reckless actions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 8, 2020
Eyeing China, Taiwan urges alliance against 'aggressive actions'
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Taiwan stood at the forefront of defending democracy from 'authoritarian aggression.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 2, 2020
China looking to double nuclear stockpile in next decade, Pentagon says
The United States' congressionally mandated report said China currently possesses a stockpile “estimated to be in the low 200s.”
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 1, 2020
Japan and Taiwan to reopen borders for long-term residents from Sept. 8
Japan has also agreed to resume travel the same day with Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Myanmar for long-term residents.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 1, 2020
'I am Taiwanese,' Czech speaker tells parliament in Taipei
The head of the Czech Senate declared himself to be Taiwanese in a speech at Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday, channelling late U.S. President John F. Kennedy's defiance of Communism in Berlin in 1963, in remarks likely to further rile Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 1, 2020
U.S. increases support for Taiwan in move meant to counter rising China pressure
Washington also said it had declassified six Reagan-era security assurances given to Taiwan, a move analysts said appeared intended to show further support for Taipei.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 31, 2020
China vows to make Czech politician ‘pay’ for visiting Taiwan
Foreign Minister Wang Yi described Senate President Milos Vystrcil's trip as a 'betrayal.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 29, 2020
China-U.S. tensions raise Taiwan conflict fears
Both Beijing and Taipei have held extensive military exercises in recent weeks.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 29, 2020
China captures Hong Kong activists fleeing to Taiwan by sea
Chinese authorities have detained a dozen activists from Hong Kong who were attempting to leave the territory via speedboat, according to people familiar with the attempt and the individuals captured, as Beijing intensifies a campaign to seek out protest leaders and others resisting the Communist Party’s...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 23, 2020
With China tensions rising, U.S. joins Taiwan to mark battle anniversary
The de facto U.S. ambassador in Taipei joined for the first time on Sunday a Taiwanese leader, amid rising tensions with Beijing, to commemorate a key military clash and the last time Taiwanese forces joined battle with China on a large scale.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 19, 2020
Taiwan says China behind cyberattacks on government agencies and emails
The attacks, which started as early as 2018, targeted at least 10 government agencies and the email accounts of some 6,000 officials.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 19, 2020
Taiwan can help the world recover better together
Only by working in solidarity can we end the COVID-19 pandemic and effectively tackle its consequences.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 18, 2020
U.S. tries to bolster Taiwan’s status, short of recognizing sovereignty
A visit to Taiwan by a U.S. Cabinet secretary. A sale of advanced torpedoes. Talk of starting negotiations over a potential trade agreement.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 15, 2020
U.S. formalizes F-16 jet sale to Taiwan with China tensions high
Taiwan formally signed an agreement to buy 66 of the latest model F-16 jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp., a move likely to further inflame tensions between the U.S. and China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 10, 2020
U.S. health chief meets Taiwan’s leader, fueling China tensions
On the most senior visit by an American official in more than four decades, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar hailed Taiwan’s democracy and praised President Tsai Ing-wen’s response to the pandemic in comments likely to stoke tensions with China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Aug 10, 2020
Taiwan comes to fore as Trump toughens China stance ahead of election
With the coronavirus preventing Trump from 'making America great again,' angering China has become his new strategy for re-election.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 9, 2020
Ex-PM Mori meets Taiwan president before paying tribute to Lee Teng-hui
While not being designated as a special envoy for Japan or of Abe, Mori would 'effectively act on behalf of the premier,' a lawmaker from Abe's party said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 7, 2020
Japan ex-PM Mori to visit Taiwan to mourn passing of Lee
The Diet member leading the trip said Mori will not go as a special envoy of the government but will 'effectively act on behalf of the premier.'

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