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Breaking silence on possible drills, China says will not be soft on Taiwan independence activities

Breaking silence on possible drills, China says will not be soft on Taiwan independence activities

China asserts it decides on drills, vowing the military "won't be absent" in fighting separatist forces.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Ahead of expected war games, Taiwan urges China to 'unclench its fists'

Ahead of expected war games, Taiwan urges China to 'unclench its fists'

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te says China would not win any respect for military drills.
Fri Dec 06 2024
China has no right to represent Taiwan but should work with Taipei on global challenges, President Lai says

China has no right to represent Taiwan but should work with Taipei on global challenges, President Lai says

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says the island is willing to work with Beijing to combat global challenges like climate change.
Thu Oct 10 2024
If China wants Taiwan it should also take back land from Russia, president says

If China wants Taiwan it should also take back land from Russia, president says

Lai Ching-te references the 1858 Treaty of Aigun, where China cedes a large territory in today's Russian Far East to the Russian Empire.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Protests as Taiwan parliament pushes contentious reforms

Protests as Taiwan parliament pushes contentious reforms

Several hundred people gathered outside parliament to protest against reforms and accused the opposition of working in concert with China.
Tue May 21 2024
New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China

New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China

Lai Ching-te was sworn in at the Japanese-colonial-era presidential office in central Taipei, taking over from Tsai Ing-wen.
Mon May 20 2024
Taiwan lawmakers exchange blows in bitter dispute over parliament reforms

Taiwan lawmakers exchange blows in bitter dispute over parliament reforms

Even before votes started to be cast, some lawmakers screamed at and shoved each other outside the legislative chamber.
Fri May 17 2024
With Lai Ching-Te elected as new president, what’s next for Taiwan?

With Lai Ching-Te elected as new president, what’s next for Taiwan?

Taiwan's elections saw voters defying Beijing's warnings of electing Lai Ching-te as President, escalating tensions within the Taiwan Strait.
Wed Jan 17 2024
Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority

Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority

Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te's party lost control of parliament on which he will have to rely to pass legislation and spending.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Thousands to rally for Taiwan election, China vows to 'smash independence plots'

Thousands to rally for Taiwan election, China vows to 'smash independence plots'

The DPP rejects China's sovereignty claims, and says only Taiwan's people can decide their future.
Fri Jan 12 2024
China, Taiwan opposition warn of threat to peace from ruling party candidate

China, Taiwan opposition warn of threat to peace from ruling party candidate

Taiwan will hold a pivotal presidential and parliamentary election on Saturday, which is being closely watched internationally.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Taiwan to vote in what China calls 'peace and war' election

Taiwan to vote in what China calls 'peace and war' election

Taiwan holds presidential, parliamentary elections on Saturday.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Taiwan's opposition to unite on presidential ticket challenging frontrunner

Taiwan's opposition to unite on presidential ticket challenging frontrunner

Candidates have until Friday of next week to register with the election commission.
Wed Nov 15 2023
Taiwan's Foxconn faces China tax probe that's politically motivated - Sources

Taiwan's Foxconn faces China tax probe that's politically motivated - Sources

The audits come less than three months ahead of Taiwan's presidential election and amid Foxconn's drive to expand production outside China.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?

Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter

Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?

The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns

Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says

Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert

While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood

The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?

Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?

Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025