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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jul 21, 2020
China begins to dismantle democratic Taiwan’s toehold in Hong Kong
For decades, Hong Kong served as a bridge between China and Taiwan. Now, that appears to be just one more thing that’s changing in the former British colony.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jul 20, 2020
China expands amphibious forces in challenge to U.S. beyond Asia
New ships and specially trained marines will boost Beijing's firepower and political influence far from its shores, according to military analysts.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Jul 18, 2020
Ming-Teng Hao Hao: Cheerful desserts meet Chinatown kitsch
You've got to love a place whose name means “tomorrow will be good.” And if you get one of its Taiwanese-style puddings, odds are so will today.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 14, 2020
More fighting as Taiwan opposition again occupies parliament
Taiwan's main opposition party again occupied parliament on Tuesday to protest against the nomination of a close aide to the president to a top-level watchdog, after fighting with ruling party lawmakers to get into the building.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 13, 2020
Taiwan to enhance scrutiny of Hong Kong and mainland Chinese investment
Taiwan plans to enhance scrutiny over investment from Hong Kong to prevent illicit money from mainland China "infiltrating" its economy, after Beijing imposed a new security law on the Asian financial hub, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 4, 2020
Fearful of China's new security law, Hong Kongers scramble for safe havens
Many Hong Kong residents are scouring for new jobs and homes overseas, fearful that a new national security law imposed by Beijing will crush coveted rights not enjoyed on the mainland and herald a new authoritarian era for China's freest city.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 2, 2020
Taiwan advises citizens to avoid Hong Kong after new security law
Taiwan citizens should avoid unnecessary transits through or visits to Hong Kong, Macau or mainland China after the passing of a new national security law for Hong Kong, a senior Taiwan government official said on Thursday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 2, 2020
Hong Kong bankers get courted by Taiwan after security law
Taiwan is ramping up efforts to lure bankers and other skilled workers who want to escape China’s tightening grip on Hong Kong.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 1, 2020
Taiwan strengthens ties with breakaway Somaliland
Taiwan plans to strengthen ties with the unrecognized government of the breakaway African region of Somaliland in a move seen as a possible precursor to the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 1, 2020
Taiwan opens office to help people fleeing Hong Kong
Taiwan opened an office on Wednesday to help people fleeing Hong Kong after China imposed new national security laws in the city, with a senior minister saying Taiwan would continue to support freedom and democracy in Hong Kong.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 30, 2020
Taiwan warns citizens of risks in Hong Kong visits after China passes security law
Taiwan on Tuesday warned its citizens of risk in visiting Hong Kong after China's parliament passed national security legislation for the city while Taiwan's president said she was disappointed about the law.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 29, 2020
Taiwan opposition occupies parliament to protest government 'tyranny'
Fighting erupted in Taiwan's parliament Monday as lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) broke through barricades erected by the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT), who had occupied it to protest against government "tyranny."
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 25, 2020
Chinese jets buzzing around Taiwan show long-term risk of war with U.S.
While the number of incursions this year is still on pace with previous years, the recent outburst is unusual and could augur a dramatic escalation if sustained.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 23, 2020
Taiwan raps China for military activity, saying it should fight virus instead
China should focus on fighting the resurgent coronavirus in Beijing rather than "disturbing" Taiwan with military drills near the Chinese-claimed island, Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang told reporters Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 22, 2020
Chinese bomber approaches Taiwan in latest fly-by near island
Chinese Air Force jets, including at least one bomber, briefly entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone on Monday, before being warned off by its air force, the island's military said, the eighth such encounter in two weeks.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 22, 2020
Taiwan boosts domestic defense development with new training jet
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen oversaw the first public test flight of a new locally designed and made advanced jet trainer on Monday, part of her government's plan to boost defenses in the face of a growing challenge from China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 20, 2020
Harboring Hong Kong 'rioters' will harm Taiwan, China says
Offering protection to "rioters" from Hong Kong will only harm Taiwan's people and is an interference in the Chinese-ruled city's affairs, China's government said, denouncing plans by Taiwan to help Hong Kongers who decide to flee to the island.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jun 9, 2020
Can the U.S. end China’s control of the global supply chain?
The trade war amplified calls in the U.S. and elsewhere for reducing dependence on China for strategic goods. Now, the pandemic has politicians vowing to take action.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 7, 2020
Taiwan opposition seeks distance from China after top official is recalled
Taiwan's main opposition party moved to distance itself from China after one of its most senior officials lost a highly charged recall election, as attitudes harden toward Beijing on the democratic island claimed by China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 5, 2020
U.S. urges China to respect human rights on Tiananmen anniversary
The White House, in a statement on the 31st anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown, urged Beijing on Thursday to respect human rights, fulfill its commitments on Hong Kong and end persecution of ethnic and religious minorities.

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