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Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te said on Sunday that Taipei has no intention of retaliating against the 32 per cent tariff on Taiwanese goods imposed by the United States (US), A

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The snake has a mixed reputation in traditional Taiwanese and Chinese culture as a symbol of either good or bad.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says the island is willing to work with Beijing to combat global challenges like climate change.

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Weather officials warned of aftershocks that could reach a magnitude of 5.5 in the next few days.

Lai Ching-te was sworn in at the Japanese-colonial-era presidential office in central Taipei, taking over from Tsai Ing-wen.

Wu Chien-fu said the aftershocks were a "concentrated release of energy" and that more could be expected, though perhaps not as strong.

The quake had a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), the weather administration said.

Rocks were still tumbling down nearby slopes as the group left, while some of those stranded were brought to safety.

According to Taiwan's fire department, the missing people including four foreigners whose location it said was still unknown.

Taiwanese cities and counties have rescuers on stand-by 24 hours a day, ready to respond almost at a moment's notice to disasters.

About 646 people are still trapped, most of them in hotels in the park, a key tourist attraction, as the road was cut off.

Aftershocks could still be felt in Taipei, with more than 50 recorded, weather officials said.

The Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre in Taipei is actively coordinating efforts with local authorities to obtain further information.

The move signals the US and China may ease their trade war, calming fears over tariff impacts on the global economy.

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China does not seek war but is not afraid of it, and would fight if necessary, says Zheng Zeguang.

China supports dialogue and consultation "on equal footing" to settle trade and tariff disputes, says Finance Minister Lan Foan.

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This fast-growing region, namely ASEAN plus China will likely double in economic size over the next decade, says Dr Yao Tang.