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WEBChinese who disrupted HK event deported. RULES BROKEN: The MAC warned Chinese not to say anything that would be harmful to the autonomous status of Taiwan or undermine its sovereignty A Chinese couple accused of disrupting a pro-democracy event in Taipei organized by Hong Kong residents has been deported, the National Immigration Agency said in a statement yesterday afternoon.A Chinese man ...
Taiwan News - Taipei Times
WEB3 days ago — DIPLOMACY: A recent report by a Latin American think tank said that countries in the region have seen few benefits from increasing their engagement with China Reports from an international affairs think tank and Spanish-language news media have brought to attention how China might leverage its economic power to undermine Taiwan’s relationship with Guatemala, one of the nation’s last ...
Peace treaty dangerous: legislator - Taipei Times
WEB10 hours ago — Mon, Oct 07, 2024 page3. Peace treaty dangerous: legislator. Signing a cross-strait “peace agreement” would be the most dangerous outcome, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Puma Shen (沈伯洋) said on Friday in reaction to a think tank report on the potential economic and cyberwarfare tactics China might use on Taiwan.
High time to tweak the typhoon day policy - Taipei Times
WEB10 hours ago — High time to tweak the typhoon day policy. Work and classes across the nation were canceled for two or three consecutive days last week, depending on the particular area, as Typhoon Krathon made landfall in southern Taiwan. Typhoon days are controversial. Some think it affects productivity and the …
US Senate approves bill mandating aid to Taiwan - Taipei Times
WEBApr 25, 2024 — By Jake Chung / Staff writer, with CNA and AP. The US Senate on Tuesday approved US$95 billion in aid to Taiwan, Ukraine and Israel, with the package of bills containing the funding expected to be signed into law after press time last night. The Senate passed the bills in a 79-18 vote after the US House …
Poll says 72.5% of Taiwanese willing to fight against forced ...
WEBDec 30, 2021 — Most Taiwanese, or 72.5 percent, are willing to fight for the nation in the event that China uses force to achieve unification, a poll released yesterday by the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy found. However, asked whether they would fight against China if it attacked after Taiwan declared independence, the percentage of respondents who said ...
US blasts China over threats to Taiwan - Taipei Times
WEBJun 26, 2024 — By Chen Yun and Jake Chung / Staff reporter, with staff writer and CNA. The US on Monday condemned China’s “escalatory and destabilizing language and actions” toward Taiwan after Beijing last week announced new guidelines to punish supporters of Taiwanese independence. Asked about the guidelines, which included the …
US House passes Taiwan conflict act - Taipei Times
WEBSep 11, 2024 — The US House of Representatives on Monday passed the Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act, aimed at deterring Chinese aggression toward Taiwan by threatening to publish information about Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials’ “illicit” financial assets if Beijing were to attack. The act would also “restrict financial services for certain ...
Prosperous Taiwan can bring progress in China: Lai
WEBJun 14, 2024 — A prosperous Taiwan can bring about progress in China, and Taipei seeks peace and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait, President William Lai (賴清德) told Time magazine in an exclusive interview published yesterday, his first since becoming president.. Taiwan wishes for a stable and prosperous China, as it would help maintain peace and stability in the region, he said.
US House members condemn China’s new 22 guidelines
WEBJul 14, 2024 — Members of the US House of Representatives’ Congressional Taiwan Caucus on Friday issued a bilateral statement condemning China’s 22 guidelines targeting Taiwanese as an act that severely threatens regional stability and peace. Congressional Taiwan Caucus cochairs Ami Bera, Gerald Connolly, Andy Barr …