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Taiwan, China engaged in a war of WWII narratives
Taipei Times
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August 30, 2025
Veteran Pan Cheng-fa said he clearly remembers fighting for China against the Japanese in World War II, but gets agitated when asked about the role of Chinese communist forces who at the time were in an uneasy alliance with his Chinese Nationalist...
TPP supporters clash with police in Taipei
Taipei Times
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August 30, 2025
Supporters of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) clashed with police in Taipei yesterday morning during a rally that marked the one-year anniversary of a raid by prosecutors on then-TPP chairman and former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲). Police ordered...
Bangladesh crush Chinese Taipei
New Age Bangladesh
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AHF MEN’S ASIA CUP Staff Correspondent 30 August, 2025, 23:07 Bangladesh forward Abdullah (L) celebrates one of his two goals against Chinese Taipei during their AHF Men’s Asia Cup second match at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in...
Kuo-Kuang ends six Southern Taiwan bus routes
Taipei Times
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August 30, 2025
Bus service company Kuo-Kuang Motor Transport took a bow from six routes in southern Taiwan yesterday, making the final trips for its buses between Kaohsiung and Kenting and Kaohsiung and Pingtung County. The Kuo-Kuang buses that ceased operations...
China warns PH: There’s price to pay for trampling on Taiwan ‘red line’
Manila Standard
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August 30, 2025
China has warned the Philippines “there is a price to pay” for allegedly allowing Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung to visit Manila this week with a business contingent. “There is a price to pay for trampling on China’s red line, and all...
World Associated Press China protests Taiwan foreign minister's visit to the Philippines
Yahoo News
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Taiwan’s foreign minister has flown to the Philippines as head of a high-level delegation of investors, two senior Philippine officials said Saturday, prompting a protest from China and a warning to Manila “not to play...
Asia Cup 2025: Malaysia Stun Korea; Bangladesh Outclass Chinese Taipei On Day 2
Ommcom News
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August 30, 2025
Rajgir (Bihar): In a dramatic encounter, Malaysia shocked defending champions South Korea 4-1 to script a major upset in the Men’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025, improving their chances of topping the group and improving their chances of reaching the...
Gilas Youth tackles Taipei
Philstar
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August 30, 2025
John Bryan Ulanday - The Philippine Star August 31, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — LA Tenorio will have his hands full abroad before debuting as the new Magnolia head coach in the PBA Season 50. Tenorio, also a former national team skipper,...
DPP's bottomless acts shameless and absurd: mainland spokesperson on US tariffs hitting Taiwan's traditional manufacturing
Global Times
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Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council Asked to comment on reports from Taiwan media that recent US tariff hikes on Taiwan products have severely hit the island’s traditional industries, with official...
Mainland slams DPP for selling out Taiwan's interests amid concerns over US seeking stakes in TSMC
Global Times
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Zhu Fenglian Photo: Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council Taiwan media quoted Reuters as saying that the US government may seek stakes in TSMC. Economic officials in Taiwan island said there has been no specific countermeasures regarding the...
China protests Taiwan foreign ministers visit to the Philippines
Mint
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August 30, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Taiwan’s foreign minister has flown to the Philippines as head of a high-level delegation of investors, two senior Philippine officials said Saturday, prompting a protest from China and a warning to Manila “not to play with...
China protests Taiwan foreign minister’s visit to the Philippines
Associated Press
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August 30, 2025
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Taiwan’s foreign minister has flown to the Philippines as head of a high-level delegation of investors, two senior Philippine officials said Saturday, prompting a protest from China and a warning to Manila “not to play...
Asia Cup: Malaysia stun Korea 4-1, Bangladesh crush Chinese Taipei 8-3
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 30, 2025
Korea’s Asia Cup title defence received a massive jolt after being stunned 4-1 by Malaysia while Bangladesh crushed Chinese Taipei 8-3 in second round of Pool B matches of the hockey tournament here Saturday. In the second match of the day,...
Taiwan’s Failed Mass Recall Vote: What Is Next?
Red State
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August 30, 2025
The recalls have wrapped up in Taiwan, with the first round held on July 26 and the second on August 23. All of the 31 China-friendly Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers on the ballot retained their seats. Grassroots organizations initiated the recalls in...
UK Defense Secretary denies 'ready to fight' comment on Taiwan
CGTN
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August 30, 2025
Britain's Defence Minister John Healey on board an aircraft carrier in Tokyo this weekend./ Issei Kato/Reuters Britain's Defence Minister John Healey on board an aircraft carrier in Tokyo this weekend./ Issei Kato/Reuters UK Secretary of State for...
Taiwan opposes China’s ‘Victory Day’ parade
The Statesman (India)
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August 30, 2025
Taiwan has expressed its serious concern over China’s plan to hold a “Victory Day” parade in Beijing next week and has appealed to all nations to refrain from attending such events in the greater interest of peace in the Taiwan Strait. ”China is...
lifestyle 5 night markets in Taipei for foodies: A quick guide
Asiaone
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August 30, 2025
Taipei after dark is one long snack crawl. In this compact, super‑navigable city, night markets double as dinner, family time, and street‑level culture, often with Michelin‑recognised stalls sprinkled in. Top 5 Taipei night markets by vibe + what...
US Senator Wicker Expects Joint Weapons Production With Taiwan
StratNews Global
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August 30, 2025
Home Taiwan US Senator Wicker Expects Joint Weapons Production With Taiwan The United States is Taiwan's most important international backer and weapons supplier despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, chairman of...
Taiwan ranks No. 3 in ratio of R&D spending to GDP in 2023
Focus Taiwan
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August 30, 2025
Taipei, Aug. 30 (CNA) Taiwan ranked third worldwide in research and development (R&D) spending as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023, with a ratio of 4 percent, trailing only Israel's 6.3 percent and South Korea's 5.0 percent,...
Senior US senator Roger Wicker expects joint weapons production with Taiwan
The Straits Times
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August 30, 2025
TAIPEI – US Senator Roger Wicker, chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee and a strong advocate for Taiwan, said on Aug 30 that he thought there would be future joint US-Taiwanese weapons production, something Taipei has pushed...