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‘I am willing to wait for months’: Chinese Tiananmen critic ready for long haul in Taiwan transit lounge

The Observer 24 Sep 2023
A Chinese dissident who has taken refuge in a Taiwan airport during a stopover has said he is prepared to wait months if needed, in order to get safe passage to a third country ... China unveils Taiwan economic ‘integration’ plan as warships conduct manoeuvres off coast ... I think Taiwan is very safe and there are no security problems.
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Court forfeits bond as tycoon allegedly violates bail

Taipei Times 23 Sep 2023
FLED TAIWAN? The Taipei Police Department said a station chief had been demoted for late reporting of a bail violation and an investigation would be conducted ... He is also accused of insider trading during CTBC Financial Holding Co’s acquisition of Taiwan Life Insurance Co in 2015.
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Hunt rejoining NFL Browns after Chubb injury

Sierra County Sentinel 21 Sep 2023
Former Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt rejoined the NFL franchise on Wednesday as the team looked to bolster its ranks after a season-ending injury to Nick Chubb. Hunt has signed a one-year deal worth $4 million, according to US reports ... More from this section. +4 ... Step inside. Paraguay leader calls for Taiwan to return to UN ... .
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France regrets Poland's ban on Ukrainian grain

Sierra County Sentinel 21 Sep 2023
French Foreign Minister Catherina Colonna said Wednesday that Poland's decision to ban Ukrainian grain imports was unjustified, amid rising tensions between the two eastern European countries over the dispute ... More from this section. +4 ... Step inside. Paraguay leader calls for Taiwan to return to UN ... md/ia/caw ... .
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Taiwan Arms for War—If Deterrence Fails

The Epoch Times 20 Sep 2023
I’m on a quick trip through Taiwan en route to Singapore to investigate Singapore’s responses to 9/11-style Islamist terror ... Back in Taiwan ... Guppy-class submarine Taiwan’s navy uses as a training ship.
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US-China High-Level Engagements: A New Era of Diplomatic Momentum?

Beijing Times 19 Sep 2023
Chinese Foreign Ministry insiders highlighted the expansive discussions on multiple subjects. US-China ties, the Taiwan situation, the Asia-Pacific context, and the Ukraine crisis, spanning over 12 hours. Taiwan emerged as the most discussed topic ... There’s a consensus that the US needs to foster a conducive environment for such a meeting.
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Entertainers, athletes looped in to Taiwan tax benefits

Roll Call 18 Sep 2023
taxes if they receive $30,000 or less in pay and reimbursements during a year from work in the U.S., and it would only kick in if Taiwan offers the same benefit to U.S ... Las Vegas also has an active Taiwanese community, and also has played host to sporting events featuring “sportsmen” from around the world, including Taiwan.
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Ryan Hass On Taiwan: Addressing America’s skeptics in Taiwan

Taipei Times 17 Sep 2023
During a recent visit to Taiwan, I encountered repeated questions about “America skepticism” among the body politic ... According to this theory, America will abandon Taiwan when its interests are advanced by doing so ... Part of the growing debate inside Taiwan will be a function of America’s political cycle.
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An actor who played the role of a presidential candidate in a Netflix drama is ...

Business Insider 15 Sep 2023
Foxconn founder Terry Gou has picked actor Tammy Lai as his running mate for Taiwan's upcoming presidential election ... "Her experience and perspective will be particularly important as we work to build a fairer and more equal gender culture for Taiwan," Gou said, according to a press release seen by Insider.
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Report reveals beatings, negligence at Taipei Jail

Taipei Times 15 Sep 2023
Taipei Prison is the major incarceration facility in northern Taiwan, which was originally located inside the city until its relocation to its current site at Taoyuan’s Gueishan District (龜山) in 1963, Kao said, adding that the prison currently holds convicted criminals who are serving lengthy sentences, along with repeat offenders.
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At London arms fair, global war fears are good for business

Reuters 15 Sep 2023
... increased tensions over Taiwan and North Korea have given a shot of adrenaline to arms manufacturers worldwide ... Defence industry insiders say South Korean firms are also now shipping increased amounts of weaponry to Taiwan, although this has not been acknowledged publicly.
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At London arms fair, global war fears good for business

Reuters 15 Sep 2023
... increased tensions over Taiwan and North Korea have given a shot of adrenaline to arms manufacturers worldwide ... Defence industry insiders say South Korean firms are also now shipping increased amounts of weaponry to Taiwan, although this has not been acknowledged publicly.
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Elon Musk was rebuked by Taiwan after appearing to defend the one-China policy: 'Listen up, ...

Business Insider 14 Sep 2023
REUTERS/Aly SongElon Musk compared Taiwan to Hawaii, suggesting it was "an integral part of China."Taiwan's minister of foreign affairs hit back, saying the island is "certainly not for sale!"The Tesla CEO met with China's foreign minister during a trip to the country in May ... The comments did not go down well with Taiwan.
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Frustrated China steps up warship and fighter plane activity around Taiwan

The Observer 11 Sep 2023
It said 11 Chinese warplanes were detected in Taiwan’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ) since 5am ... Those drills marked the first time J-15s had been detected inside the ADIZ, and the launches from the east of the island suggested the PLA was practising strikes on Taiwan from an encirclement-style posture, analysts said at the time.
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Vet Taiwan Jones found new role on Giants special teams

New York Post 11 Sep 2023
Taiwan Jones is listed on the Giants’ roster as a running back, but he hasn’t actually carried the ball since 2019 ... “Because he’s one of the top gunners in the league, they are going to have to vice him — and that’s fewer rushers inside.

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