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WATCH | Taiwan launches annual war games with simulated attacks
Times LIVE
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Taiwan launched its largest military drills on Wednesday, starting with simulated attacks on its command systems and infrastructure ahead of a Chinese invasion, senior defence officials said. The early stages of the annual Han Kuang exercises will...
TOEIC test takers' average scores hit new high in Taiwan
Focus Taiwan
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July 9, 2025
Taipei, July 9 (CNA) Taiwanese who took the TOEIC test -- an English proficiency test -- in 2024 posted their best average score on the test since it was first offered in Taiwan in 2001, the provider of the test locally said Wednesday. Taiwanese...
Japan blank Chinese Taipei to begin East Asian women's football tournament in Korea
The Korea Times
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July 9, 2025
Japan defeated Chinese Taipei 4-0 in Korea on Wednesday to open their three-peat bid at the East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Women's Football Championship. Miyu Yakata, Yume Takikawa and Hana Takahashi each scored for Japan in their...
NIA says 1,668 Chinese immigrants missed deadline, Taiwan warns of China’s ‘legal invasion’ tactics
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 9, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], July 9 (ANI): A total of 1,668 Chinese immigrants in Taiwan failed to submit proof of renouncing their Chinese household registration by the deadline, prompting possible changes to their legal status, Taipei Times reported. The...
Japan blank Chinese Taipei to begin East Asian women's football tournament in S. Korea
Yonhap News Agency
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July 9, 2025
By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- Japan defeated Chinese Taipei 4-0 in South Korea on Wednesday to open their three-peat bid at the East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Women's Football Championship. Miyu Yakata, Yume Takikawa and Hana...
Taiwan seeks voice at ICAO event: source
Taipei Times
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July 8, 2025
Taiwan will ask its diplomatic and unofficial allies to raise the issue of China’s decision to unilaterally launch a new flight route in the Taiwan Strait at the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) assembly in September, a...
Taiwan’s Army Stands Up First HIMARS Rocket Artillery Unit
Overt Defense - Michigan
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July 8, 2025
Taiwan’s army officially stood up its first unit operating the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System on July 4, with a ceremony at the unit’s new base in Taichung. The HIMARS are now operated by the Republic of China Army’s 58th Artillery...
What to Eat in Taiwan 2025: Trending Foods, Street Snacks & Local Favourites
TripZilla
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July 9, 2025
When it comes to eating well, Taiwan never disappoints. From steaming bowls of braised pork rice to blowtorched street snacks that light up your social feed, the island’s food scene is a lively blend of tradition and reinvention. If you’re...
Taiwan yet to receive US tariff letter
Taipei Times
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July 7, 2025
The US issued its first batch of tariff notification letters yesterday, although Executive Yuan spokesperson Michelle Lee (李慧芝) today confirmed Taiwan has yet to receive one. Vice Premier Cheng Li-chun (鄭麗君) and Minister Without Portfolio Yang...
Trump 'told Putin he'd bomb the **** out of Moscow if he attacked Ukraine and warned President Xi he'd launch strikes on Beijing if he invaded Taiwan'
Daily Mail
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July 9, 2025
Donald Trump told a private meeting of donors that he once warned Vladimir Putin that he would 'bomb the **** out of Moscow' if he attacked Ukraine, an audio tape appears to reveal. A recording of a gathering during a 2024 fundraiser seemingly...
World News | NIA Says 1,668 Chinese Immigrants Missed Deadline, Taiwan Warns of China's 'legal Invasion' Tactics
Latestly
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July 9, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], July 9 (ANI): A total of 1,668 Chinese immigrants in Taiwan failed to submit proof of renouncing their Chinese household registration by the deadline, prompting possible changes to their legal status, Taipei Times reported. The...
China’s change to flight path in Taiwan Strait raises safety concerns
Inquirer
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July 9, 2025
Beijing’s latest move to adjust the flight path without prior negotiation with Taipei poses a risk to civilian aviation on both sides of the strait, says a defence analyst. PHOTO: AFP TAIPEI – China’s unilateral move to open a third extension of...
Taiwan's consumer price index eases to 1.37%, a 4-year low: DGBAS
Focus Taiwan
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July 8, 2025
Taipei, July 8 (CNA) Taiwan's consumer price index (CPI) declined for the third consecutive month in June, with the year-on-year growth rate falling to 1.37 percent, the lowest in more than four years, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting...
Two dead after dinghy capsizes during New Taipei City rescue
Taipei Times
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July 8, 2025
A firefighter yesterday died after falling into New Taipei City's Xindian River when a rescue dinghy capsized during a search mission for a man who was later found dead. The New Taipei City Fire Department said that it received a report at 4:12pm...
2nd firefighter dies after rescue boat capsizes in New Taipei
Focus Taiwan
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July 9, 2025
New Taipei, July 9 (CNA) A second firefighter has died after a rescue boat capsized during a mission on the Xindian River in New Taipei on Tuesday, raising the death toll from the incident to three. Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital confirmed Wednesday that...
Taiwan's exports rise for 20th straight month to new high in June
Focus Taiwan
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July 8, 2025
Taipei, July 8 (CNA) Taiwan's exports in June reached a new monthly high of US$53.32 billion, marking a 33.7 percent increase from the previous year and the 20th consecutive month of growth, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) reported on Tuesday....
Taiwan's war games won't stop inevitable reunification with China — Defense Ministry
TASS
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July 8, 2025
BEIJING, July 8. /TASS/. Taiwan’s Han Kuang drills will do nothing to deter China's People's Liberation Army and cannot stop the inevitable reunification of the two intertwined territories, stated Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesperson Jiang Bin,...
Business News | Taiwan Hoping to Avoid Tariffs as It Continues Talks with Trump Administration Amid US Trade Action
Latestly
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July 9, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], July 9 (ANI): Taiwan is hoping to avoid steep US import tariffs as it continues negotiations with the Trump administration, even as President Donald Trump announced high duties on 14 other countries. The island nation was excluded...
AI, HPC demand push Taiwan's exports to new heights despite trade worries
Asianet Newsable
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July 9, 2025
Taiwan's June exports hit a record USD 53.32 billion, a 20th straight month of growth, driven by AI and high-performance computing demand. In June, Taiwan's exports reached a new monthly high of USD 53.32 billion, marking the 20th consecutive...
China’s change to flight path in sensitive Taiwan Strait raises safety concerns
The Straits Times
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July 9, 2025
TAIPEI – China’s unilateral move to open a third extension of the M503 air route in the sensitive Taiwan Strait raises safety concerns and challenges Taipei’s ability to manage its airspace, analysts said. The M503 flight path lies just 4.2...