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China revokes Taiwan tariff concessions, piles on pressure ahead of elections in the island
China suspended tax concessions on 12 chemical compound imports from Taiwan in retaliation for what Beijing deems to be a violation of a trade agreement, just weeks ahead of key elections in the democratically-run island. a statement a press conference
China wields Mazu ‘peace goddess’ religion as weapon in Taiwan election
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is ramping up exchanges with folk religious groups in rural Taiwan in an attempt to manipulate political opinion in Beijing’s favour ahead of elections next month, according to Taiwan government documents and security officials.
OEG Renewables companies to deliver turnkey marine coordination solution to the >1 GW Hai Long Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan
OEG Energy Group Limited (“OEG”, the “Group”), a leading offshore solutions business, is pleased to announce that Specialist Marine Consultants (“SMC”) and Fern Communications (“Fern”), both OEG …
‘Disappointed’: Scam promises homeowners big money to put cell tower on property
Xi straight-up told Biden that China is going to take over Taiwan, report says. It could end in war. New COVID variant JN.1 is on the rise this holiday season: What symptoms to look out for …
Gamuda’s package YC01 begins in Taiwan
Package YC01 of the Yellow Line was awarded to Gamuda in November 2023 by Taiwan Kaohsiung City government’s Mass Rapid Transit Bureau, an MRT division established under the federal Taiwan Kaohsiung …
Xi told Biden at summit that China plans to reunify with Taiwan
China’s President Xi Jinping told President Joe Biden at their recent summit of China’s intention to unify with Taiwan.
Xi warned Biden during summit that Beijing will reunify Taiwan with China
The Chinese leader’s message in San Francisco got the attention of U.S. officials because it was delivered at a meeting that was intended to reduce tensions.
Xi straight-up told Biden that China is going to take over Taiwan, report says. It could end in war.
The Chinese leader Biden told China’s ambitions to control Taiwan were unchanged at a meeting meant to reduce tensions.
In China’s Eyes We’re All Separatists, Taiwan Presidential Frontrunner Says
“Don’t foolishly allow China to define Taiwan independence,” he said, standing next to the other two candidates, Hou Yu-ih from Taiwan’s largest opposition party the Kuomintang, and former Taipei …