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Taiwan VP says not intimidated after alleged China plot
Digital Journal
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June 29, 2025
Hsiao Bi-khim was vice president-elect at the time of her visit to the Czech Republic - Copyright TAIPEI NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER ASSOCIATION/AFP/File Handout Taiwan’s vice president said she would not be intimidated by Beijing after the government...
Novel sequential modeling framework improves phytoplankton biomass predictions in response to multiple environmental stressors
Ocean Acidification
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July 1, 2025
Novel sequential modeling framework improves phytoplankton biomass predictions in response to multiple environmental stressors Published 1 July 2025 Science Leave a Comment Tags: biological response, modeling, North Pacific, phytoplankton,...
Manufacturing sector weakens to contraction on stronger Taiwan dollar
Focus Taiwan
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July 1, 2025
Taipei, June 1 (CNA) Taiwan's manufacturing sector fell into contraction mode in May as a stronger Taiwan dollar eroded export-oriented manufacturers' margins, the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) said Tuesday. The TIER economic...
Lotte Duty Free taps into growing Taiwanese market with LINE Pay Taiwan launch
The Moodie Davitt Report
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July 1, 2025
SOUTH KOREA. Lotte Duty Free has today (1 July) introduced LINE Pay Taiwan across all of its domestic stores starting this month, enhancing payment convenience for Taiwanese travellers. The initiative reflects growing visitor numbers from Taiwan...
United States surpasses China to become Taiwan's top export destination
Times of Oman
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July 1, 2025
Taipei : The United States surpassing China as Taiwan's top export destination could stimulate long-term industrial development and wage growth, given the strength of the US economy, said Chiou Jiunn-rong, an economics professor at National...
Sun Rock project merges architecture, energy, and environmental design
Ynet
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July 1, 2025
Building facades are among the most prominent and impactful elements in architectural design—they’re the first thing the eye notices, and they set the tone for what’s inside. Sometimes they tell a story, sometimes they create a barrier, and...
RWS’ green and sustainable mall Weave opens to public on July 1
The Straits Times
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July 1, 2025
The three-storey development, billed by Resorts World Sentosa as a lifestyle and community enclave, spans 20,000 sq m and houses almost 40 tenants. PHOTO: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA SINGAPORE – Resorts World Sentosa’s (RWS) biophilic mall, Weave, has...
China's New Graphite Bomb Signals Shift To Silent Siege Of Taiwan
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
Latest stories China is not alone in building a new cult of heroes and martyrs In Trump's game, the US and China win and Europe pays the bill Give the A-10s to Taiwan and they can stop a Chinese sea invasion Timothy Heath and other writers mention...
US Army Pacific commander skeptical China could successfully invade Taiwan
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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Gen. Ronald Clark, commander of U.S. Army Pacific, speaks at the Strategic Landpower Dialogue in Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2025. (Center for Strategic and International Studies) China would be unlikely to succeed in a cross-strait invasion of...
What the Go-Bag Craze Reveals About Taiwan’s War Readiness
The Diplomat
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June 30, 2025
Earlier this month, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) – the de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan – posted disaster preparedness tips on its official Facebook page, highlighting how to assemble a basic “go-bag.” The post generated significant...
China’s new graphite bomb signals shift to silent siege of Taiwan
Asia Times
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July 1, 2025
China’s tease of a graphite bomb signals a shift toward non-kinetic warfare aimed at crippling Taiwan’s power grid and eroding resistance from within. Recently the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China in a state broadcaster video...
Touch down in Taiwan
Business Traveller
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From the arrivals lounge to the exhibition and convention centre, Taiwan has all the makings of a top bleisure destination. Seamless airport arrivals, countless specialised venues and a roster of pre- or post-event themed itineraries are just some...
LNG project nets non-binding agreement from Taiwanese company
KDLL - Alaska
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July 1, 2025
The Alaska Liquefied Natural Gas Project picked up another non-binding pledge of support this week from the largest publicly traded company in Thailand. That’s according to Glenfarne Group LLC, the company that took on majority ownership of the...
‘Not shackled’: Albo’s speech to annoy Trump
Cairns Post
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July 6, 2025
Anthony Albanese has hinted at a growing disconnect with the United States in a landmark speech observers say will annoy the Trump administration at a critical time in the strategic partnership. The Prime Minister delivered a keynote speech in...
Pacific Island Countries See Australia as Preferred Partner Over China: Research
The Epoch Times
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July 6, 2025
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends the leader’s retreat during the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Vava’u, Tonga, on Aug. 29, 2024. AAP Image/Lukas Coch Pacific Island countries (PIC) welcome Beijing’s contribution to...
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LiveScience
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June 30, 2025
A mud volcano has roared to life in front of a temple in Taiwan, with mesmerizing videos capturing the moments mud shot out of the ground beneath a crown of fire. The Wandan mud volcano, located in the Wandan Township of southern Taiwan, spat...
India, Taiwan can partner on climate
Taipei Times
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June 30, 2025
In the evolving geopolitical chessboard of the Indo-Pacific region, climate and environmental cooperation have emerged as avenues for Taiwan and India to deepen strategic engagement without overtly provoking Beijing. From green finance to...
China is not our motherland, says Taiwan’s President in defiant speech
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 30, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], June 30 (ANI): The People's Republic of China (PRC) is not the "motherland" of the Republic of China (ROC) and has never owned Taiwan, President William Lai said yesterday, as reported by the Taipei Times. Delivering the third in...
As the world grows more unpredictable, Australia’s defence should be focused on people, not purchases
The Guardian
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July 5, 2025
Australians have long taken some comfort in the protection afforded by geography and the tyranny of distance. It was an article of faith that Australia would have 10 years warning to prepare for any conflict, and that the nation the defence...
World News | Taiwan Breaks Free from China Dependence as US Becomes Top Export Market
Latestly
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June 30, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], June 30 (ANI): The United States surpassing China as Taiwan's top export destination could stimulate long-term industrial development and wage growth, given the strength of the US economy, said Chiou Jiunn-rong, an economics...