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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...
Export ban for Taiwan firms a stern warning for separatist forces: Beijing
South China Morning Post
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July 9, 2025
Beijing has banned the export of dual-use items to eight Taiwan-based aerospace and shipbuilding companies, including suppliers to the Taiwanese military. The move was hailed by the mainland’s Taiwan Affairs Office as a “stern warning against...
Taiwan launches annual war games with simulated attacks against military command
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan launches its largest ever 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...
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...
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...
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...
Taiwan Inflation Lowest In Over 4 Years, Trade Surplus Grows
RTTNews
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July 8, 2025
Taiwan's consumer price inflation eased in June to the lowest level in more than four years, data released by the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting, and Statistics showed on Tuesday. Separate official data showed that the country's trade...
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 Film Festival in Australia
Concrete Playground
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July 8, 2025
Overview A Taiwanese filmmaker might've made your favourite movie, although you may not realise that. Adored the original The Wedding Banquet? A fan of Brokeback Mountain? Loved Life of Pi? Still in awe at Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon's action...
Taiwan advances precision oncology landscape with new bioinformatics platform
Biospectrum Asia
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July 7, 2025
Taiwan advances precision oncology landscape with new bioinformatics platform July 8, 2025 | Tuesday | News ChiMei Medical Center adopts Inocras MRDVision and WGS bioinformatics platform Inocras Inc., a global leader in whole-genome sequencing...
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...
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...
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...
Scarlet fever cases in Taiwan hit five-year high
Taipei Times
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July 8, 2025
Taiwan last week recorded 245 medical visits for scarlet fever, the highest figure for the period in the past five years, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday. "We observed that scarlet fever-related visits in Taiwan began to...
A taste of Taiwan in Chennai
News Today Net
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July 9, 2025
Chennai, July 9: The Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) in Chennai brought a burst of Taiwanese flavor to South India through the 2025 Taiwan Culinary Arts International Tour, held on July 8 at Zhouyu Restaurant and July 9 at SRM Institute...
Taipei Fubon Bank opens first Seoul office to bolster Asia-Pacific push
The Investor
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July 8, 2025
Taipei Fubon Bank has officially launched its first representative office in Seoul, advancing the group’s push to expand across the Asia-Pacific region. Fubon Financial Holding, the bank's parent company, said Tuesday that the office opened its...
Annual exercise: Taiwan kicks off military drills in face of China threat
RTL Today
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July 9, 2025
Taiwan began its annual military drills on Wednesday with troops joined by the largest-ever mobilisation of reservists for 10 days of training aimed at defending against a Chinese invasion. The "Han Kuang" exercises, which are being held at the...
Tinubu’s Promise To Make South East Region Taiwan Of Africa Is Laudable — Yih-Ping Liu
Daily Independent
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July 9, 2025
1 The Taiwan Representative in Nigeria and Head of Mission, Taipei Trade Office, Lagos, Andy Yih- Ping Liu, in this interview with CHIBUIKE CHUKWU, appreciates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his bilateral visit to Saint Lucia. Liu also...
Operation Sindoor shakes Indo-Pacific: How Pakistan defeat exposed Chinese weapons & shattered Taiwan invasion plans
Organiser Weekly
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In a span of just four days, from May 7 to May 10, 2025, India’s Operation Sindoor delivered a decisive blow to Pakistan’s terror and military infrastructure in retaliation for a brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam that left 26 civilians dead. But...