Japan PM Takaichi reflects on Taiwan comments, saying she should ‘refrain from making explicit remarks’
However, the prime minister refused to retract her Friday remarks, saying, “They were in line with the government’s viewpoints.”
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Taiwan must be allowed equal participation when China hosts APEC, US says
APEC is one of the only international bodies Chinese-claimed Taiwan is a member, and next November's summit in Shenzhen will come as relations between Taipei and Beijing have…
Police seek Malaysian rapper Namewee over sudden death of Taiwanese influencer, case reclassified as murder
Iris Hsieh, also known as "Nurse Goddess," was found dead in a bathtub inside a hotel room. The police found nine blue pills—believed to be ecstasy pills—weighing about 5.12…
Singaporean woman sentenced to more than 31 years’ jail in Taiwan for helping scam syndicate
The woman was identified as Kek Hui Ting in court papers in Yunlin and Changhua counties, published on Oct 17 and 21, respectively. She was found guilty of 25 counts of fraud in…
Buddhism reaches the Vatican: A step towards global dialogue
The delegation of 80 members from the United Association of Humanistic Buddhism Chunghua was the only Chinese Buddhist group invited to attend the ceremony, meet Pope Leo XIV, and…
Japan PM Takaichi holds talks with Taiwan’s APEC representative
The Prime Minister told Lin Hsin-i that she wanted to deepen cooperation and exchanges between Japan and Taiwan and stressed the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan…
Why Taiwan’s absence in Trump-Xi talks was a welcome relief
Despite the omission, future Trump-Xi meetings may address Taiwan, and China maintains its reunification stance, indicating continued pressure on the island.
‘I’m from Taiwan’ badge emerges amid anti-China sentiment in South Korea
Following the government’s recent decision to allow Chinese nationals to enter without visas, anti-Chinese protests have taken place in several parts of Seoul.
Taiwan detects rise in Chinese cyber attacks, warns of ‘online troll army’
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office did not respond to a request for comment. China routinely denies being involved in hacking attacks but is frequently accused by foreign governments.
Taiwan sees no significant impact on chip sector from China rare earths curbs
China dramatically expanded its rare earths export controls on Oct 9, adding five new elements and extra scrutiny for chip users as Beijing tightens control over the sector ahead…