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Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years leaves nine dead, hundreds injured
TAIPEI: At least nine people were killed and more than 800 injured Wednesday (Apr 3) by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan…
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Taiwan struck by strong earthquake; Japan, Philippines issue tsunami warnings
A 30cm tsunami reached Yonaguni Island at 9.18am, JMA said, referring to Japan’s westernmost inhabited island, which is significantly closer to…
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Chinese state media stoked allegation Taiwan’s president would flee war: Report
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen plans to flee in a US plane if war erupts with China, according to…
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Man, 53, charged with making bomb threats, including to Taiwanese politician; remanded in IMH
“GOING TO BRING A LOT OF BOMBS TO PUT IN YOUR CAR” According to court documents, Loo allegedly sent a…
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Taiwan tests air defences in early morning missile drills
Speaking in Suao on Taiwan’s east coast, home to a major navy base, defence ministry spokesperson Sun Li-fang said that…
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Commentary: What China’s two sessions tells us about where Xi Jinping is headed
SECURITY TRUMPS ECONOMY It’s clear that Mr Xi has been prioritising security and social stability over economic growth, laying out…
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China protests Taiwan minister’s role at Seoul summit backed by US
South Korea’s foreign ministry did not immediately respond when asked about Lin’s comments. Conservative South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has…
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Taiwan, China join rescue mission near Kinmen islands
TAIPEI: Taiwan and China dispatched teams on a rare joint mission to rescue a boat that capsized near Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands…
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China-appointed Taiwan representatives take it upon themselves to promote ‘greater integration’
PROMOTING REUNIFICATION The Taiwan issue has been in the spotlight at China’s “two sessions” meetings this year, on the back…
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