Plump, juicy and fragrant, Taiwanese mangoes have long been a top draw for foodies, but traditionally those wanting to experience them have generally had to travel to the island. Starting this year, however, the yellow and orange-colored fruit will make its way to Europe, shipping first to France and Britain. Europe normally imports its mangoes […]
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Typhoon Bavi Expected to Make Landfall on China’s Eastern Coast
After causing widespread damage in the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan, Typhoon Bavi is expected to make landfall along China’s eastern coast this morning. Chinese authorities have taken extensive precautionary measures, evacuating millions of residents from vulnerable coastal areas. Around two million people have been relocated from coastal areas of Zhejiang Province ahead of the storm. […]
Xi pledges stronger military and renewed anti-corruption drive
Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to strengthen and modernise China’s military while intensifying efforts to eliminate corruption within the ruling Communist Party, as the country marked the 105th anniversary of the party’s founding. Speaking at a ceremony held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Xi addressed senior political and military leaders […]
Taiwan responds to Trump remarks on independence
Taiwan has responded to recent comments by US President Donald Trump regarding the island’s independence, reaffirming its position as a sovereign democratic state. During his visit to Beijing, Trump said US policy toward Taiwan had not changed but signalled opposition to any formal move by Taiwan toward declaring independence from China. He also questioned the […]
Xi warns Trump differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict
China´s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that the two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue was not handled properly, an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader´s praise for his counterpart. The exchange at a highly anticipated summit in Beijing underscored just how far apart Trump […]
Planning endgames in Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan must start now
All wars, even those lasting decades, eventually end. Although few wars end as decisively as World War II, the unconditional surrender of the Axis powers to the Allies was. The Korean War has not technically ended with a peace agreement or treaty. By mid-1943, the U.S. began planning for the occupation of the enemy powers […]
Taiwan player victim of ‘inappropriate contact’ at UK table tennis event
Taiwan sports officials say one of their table tennis players has reported “inappropriate physical contact” during a security check while entering the venue at a major tournament in London. Taiwan’s Ministry of Sport called for a safe environment for athletes in a statement on Tuesday. The player has not been officially named, but Taiwan reports […]
Japan beat Taiwan 2-0 in the Women’s Asian Cup Group C opener
Momoko Tanikawa and Kiko Seike scored second-half goals as Japan overcame the heat and a determined Taiwan defense on Wednesday to open Group C with a 2-0 win at the Women´s Asian Cup. Japan won back-to-back titles in 2014 and ’18 and entered the tournament in Australia among the favorites. After failing to finish multiple […]
Xi Jinping sweeping military purge raises questions about China combat readiness
Chinese President Xi Jinping has intensified his anti-corruption purge within China military, targeting top generals and hundreds of officers in what analysts describe as an unprecedented shake-up of the armed forces. The sweeping campaign, ongoing since 2022, has affected more than half of the senior leadership positions in the military, according to a report by […]
PLA drill sparks Taiwan decapitation strikes concerns
TAIPEI: China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) recently conducted a military drill simulating the neutralization of key targets, raising fears in Taiwan of potential “decapitation strikes” against its leadership. Footage released on China Central Television showed drones surveilling a building while special forces used crossbows to silently neutralize perimeter guards before storming the structure. In the […]