Tag: Taiwan
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Will Taiwan Still Be a Peacekeeper After Its Upcoming Presidential Election? – The Diplomat
[ad_1] Advertisement Taiwan’s presidential election is coming on January 13, 2024. The poll is already attracting attention due to its implications for China-U.S. relations and geopolitics. Taiwanese Vice President William Lai, the presidential candidate for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is currently leading in polls, generating speculation as to what his election would mean…
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Biden approves military aid to Taiwan under program normally used for sovereign states
[ad_1] President Joe Biden’s administration has approved a military transfer to Taiwan under the Foreign Military Financing, or FMF, program normally used for sovereign states, according to a notification sent to Congress. The notification, which was seen by Reuters on Wednesday, informs congressional committees of the State Department’s intention to obligate up to $80 million…
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Chinese military launches drills around Taiwan as ‘warning’ after top island official stopped in US
[ad_1] The Chinese military launched drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a “stern warning” over what it called collusion between “separatists and foreign forces,” its defense ministry said, days after the island’s vice president stopped over in the United States. Taiwanese Vice President William Lai’s recent trip to Paraguay to reinforce relations with his government’s…
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Despite China’s Threats, Taiwan VP’s US Visit Sees Muted Reaction – The Diplomat
[ad_1] Advertisement Taiwanese Vice President William Lai, who is the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s presidential candidate, transited through the United States this week on his way to and from Paraguay for the presidential inauguration of Santiago Peña. Taiwanese presidents traditionally do not travel directly to the United States, instead conducting “stopovers” on the way to…
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The Oslo Freedom Forum Returns to Taiwan on Oct. 18
[ad_1] The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is excited to announce the return of the Oslo Freedom Forum in Taiwan (OFF in TW) on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the W Taipei Hotel. Join us to hear firsthand stories from renowned human rights advocates and meet our community of activists, philanthropists, technologists, investors, artists, journalists, and policymakers…
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The China Agenda for August 7–13 — Taiwan Vice President to New York – The China Project
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HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia Taiwan 2023
[ad_1] In the Sphere of Multifaceted Workforces: HR Asia Highlights Companies that Excel in Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the 2023 Awards In the world of human resources, HR Asia stands as a beacon of knowledge and guidance. The acclaimed publication has recently unveiled the champions of the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for…
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Like-Minded Allies? Indo-Pacific Partners’ Views on Possible Changes in the U.S. Relationship with Taiwan
[ad_1] Debates in the United States about policy toward Taiwan tend to focus on the choice between strategic ambiguity and strategic clarity and how these options affect China’s calculus on invading the island. The authors expand the discussion by considering how Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and the Philippines would react to a range…
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US Bioweapons Story Reignites Concerns About Disinformation in Taiwan – The Diplomat
[ad_1] Advertisement Disinformation may be on the rise in Taiwan ahead of the 2024 elections next year. In recent years, much attention has gone to disinformation and misinformation as it is spread through social media networks as Facebook and Twitter, or messenger apps such as LINE. However, this may occlude the role that traditional media…
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Keeping the World Close: How Taiwan Can Maintain Contact with Allies, Supporters, and Its Own People If Attacked
[ad_1] Taiwan’s ability to command its military forces, communicate with its citizens, and coordinate with international allies is dependent on terrestrial, submarine, and satellite networks. In this Perspective, the author discusses the vulnerabilities of Taiwan’s information networks and proposes actions that Taiwan should take to mitigate lost capabilities if attacked by China. Over the past…