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TAIWAN

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 6, 2022
Taiwan says China simulating attack on main island in drills
The Taiwanese army responded by sending air patrols and naval ships, deploying land-base missile systems and issuing radio warnings, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 6, 2022
Fight or surrender: Taiwan’s generational divide on China’s threats
Conflicting allegiances dominate Taiwan politics, with debates over China breaking down along the lines of age, identity and geography.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 6, 2022
Snickers maker apologizes for advertisement suggesting Taiwan is a country
Snickers joins a long list of foreign brands that have been forced to apologize after being called out by Chinese social media users for not using Beijing's preferred nomenclature.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 6, 2022
Taiwan tensions underscore importance of Philippines-U.S. ties, new president Marcos says
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the presidential palace in Manila on Saturday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 6, 2022
North Korea slams Nancy Pelosi over visit to DMZ
North Korea on Saturday slammed the U.S. House speaker over her recent visit to the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone, calling her the 'worst destroyer of international peace.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 5, 2022
China ends cooperation with U.S. on climate change and anti-drug efforts amid spat
Beijing has reacted furiously to a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island, which it claims as its territory and has vowed to retake, by force if necessary.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Aug 5, 2022
Stand firm against Chinese intimidation
The Beijing government is furious nevertheless, denouncing Nancy Pelosi's visit in strident language and promising countermeasures to ensure that no one gets the wrong idea.
JAPAN
Aug 5, 2022
Fallout from Taiwan visit looms large over Pelosi’s meeting with Kishida
At a news conference following the meeting, Pelosi was defiant in asserting the right of U.S. officials to visit their Asia-Pacific allies — including Taiwan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 5, 2022
Tokyo and Washington slam Beijing's large-scale military drills
Japan said that launches into its EEZ were likely done “intentionally,” a move that could further upend ties with its neighbor.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 5, 2022
Taiwan faces urgent fighter pilot shortage as Xi tests defenses
Officials say Chinese President Xi Jinping may have the capability to take action across the Taiwan Strait in as soon as five years, and the daily incursions are wearing down Taiwan's pilots.
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2022
Japan says five Chinese ballistic missiles landed inside EEZ near Okinawa
Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said Tokyo had protested to Beijing over the move — the first time Chinese missiles had landed inside the EEZ.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Aug 4, 2022
China begins massive drills around Taiwan amid fears of blockade
There are concerns that China could resort to military exercises and other coercive activities to gradually choke off Taiwan, including physically, digitally and economically.
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 / 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.

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