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TAIWAN

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 6, 2022
Taiwan's air force stages drill to intercept Chinese planes amid tensions
The exercises were part of a three-day drill to show Taiwan's battle readiness ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday at the end of this month.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 6, 2022
U.S. and Taiwan pledge to assist Lithuania in countering China’s ‘economic coercion’
Lithuania has faced unofficial trade hurdles and a downgrade of diplomatic ties with China after it allowed Taiwan to open an office in its capital.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 2, 2022
Komeito chief calls for Japan to create Asian security framework
Natsuo Yamaguchi proposed that Japan take the lead in establishing an Asian architecture that would include China and the U.S. in a bid to stem soaring regional tensions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 1, 2022
In New Year's speech, Taiwan president warns China against 'military adventurism'
Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen marked the new year with a message for China: military conflict is not the answer.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 30, 2021
Taiwan chip industry emerges as battlefront in U.S.-China showdown
The foundries are so valuable to the global economy that some refer to Taiwan's chip sector as a 'silicon shield' that deters a Chinese attack and ensures American support.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 22, 2021
Avoiding the worst over Ukraine and Taiwan crises
No global structure of peace can be stable and secure unless all parties recognize others' legitimate security interests.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Dec 20, 2021
Case documents reveal extent of China's spying in Taiwan's military
Taiwan's spy catchers are battling a campaign that has compromised senior officers at the heart of the island's armed forces and government agencies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 20, 2021
China says Taiwan is a 'wanderer' that will eventually come home
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that Beijing would not fear confrontation with the United States but would welcome cooperation if it is mutually beneficial.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 19, 2021
Taiwan voters align with government positions in referendum and reject ban on U.S. pork
About 8 million people participated in Saturday's referendum, less than half of the 19.8 million citizens who were eligible to vote.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 17, 2021
Japan's island paradise near the front line of tensions over Taiwan
Not long ago, Japan saw mostly economic opportunity with China, but with security challenges growing, the calculus has changed.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Dec 17, 2021
Pork referendum poses test for strengthening U.S. and Taiwan ties
Taiwanese citizens will vote Saturday on four questions, but it's a potential pork ban that has Washington worried.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 13, 2021
Chip giant Taiwan's energy security on the line with LNG referendum
The referendum, which seeks to relocate the project away from an ancient algal reef and would likely delay it for years, has a reasonable chance of passing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 13, 2021
What could possibly go wrong? These are the biggest economic risks for 2022
Governments spent heavily to support workers and businesses in the pandemic. Many now want to tighten their belts.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 13, 2021
The curious case of a map and a disappearing Taiwan minister at U.S. democracy summit
A video feed of Taiwanese Digital Minister Audrey Tang was cut during the summit after a map in her slide presentation showed Taiwan in a different color to China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 13, 2021
Taiwan threat assessment says Chinese invasion would be very difficult
A full invasion with troops landed and ports and airports seized would be very difficult to achieve due to problems in landing and supplying troops, Taiwan's Defense Ministry said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 10, 2021
Nicaragua breaks ties with Taiwan, switches allegiance to Beijing
Chinese state media said government representatives from China and Nicaragua would hold talks in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin on Friday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Dec 9, 2021
TSMC leads rush for renewables ahead of Taiwan energy vote
This month, Taiwan will hold a referendum that could have far-reaching effects on the world's supply of semiconductors.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 9, 2021
Lithuania braces for China-led corporate boycott over Taiwan office
China has told multinationals to sever ties with Lithuania or face being shut out of the Chinese market.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Dec 8, 2021
Why any war with Taiwan is a huge gamble for China’s Xi
For all the talk of Chinese President Xi Jinping's desire to invade Taiwan, one counterpoint is often overlooked: The domestic risks involved in starting a potentially devastating war.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 5, 2021
U.S. defense chief says Washington will counter Beijing's ‘disturbing’ activities
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. will stand up to an "increasingly assertive and autocratic” China in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, calling its activity "disturbing.”

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