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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

China's Biggest Warplane Show Around Taiwan

On Monday, China pushed the limits by flying its largest number of warplanes around Taiwan during military drills. This move was a response to Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, who spoke about protecting the island's sovereignty. The drills involved fighter jets, drones, warships, and coast guar

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

China Flexes Muscles with Taiwan Drills

China has kicked off major military drills around Taiwan, calling it a “stern warning” against the island's independence push. Taiwan's Defense Ministry condemned the exercises as “unreasonable provocation.” The drills, dubbed Joint Sword-2024B, involve China’s army, navy, air force, and rocket forc

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

China's Military Drills Near Taiwan: A Response to Speech

China staged military drills near Taiwan as a response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's recent speech. The drills, named "Joint Sword-2024B," involved different branches of the Chinese military. They were conducted around the north, south, and east of the island. The goal was to test their join

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Taiwan Prepares as Typhoon Krathon Looms

Taiwan is in a tense state of readiness. A strong storm, called Typhoon Krathon, is on its way and expected to hit the western coast early Thursday morning. With winds up to 108mph and gusts reaching 130mph, this typhoon packs a serious punch. Officials have asked people living in areas with low-lyi

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Sep 29 2024POLITICS

China's Quest for Global Peace: A Path of Cooperation

As the United Nations General Assembly gathered to address pressing global issues, China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, took center stage to reiterate his country's commitment to promoting peace and stability around the world. With a focus on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Wang emphasized the import

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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

Taiwan's Labor Minister Stirs Controversy: Skin Color, Religion, and Dishes, Oh My!

Taiwan's labor minister, Hsu Ming-chun, recently made some eyebrow-raising comments about the potential recruitment of Indian migrant workers. In an interview, she mentioned that people from India's northeast region have "similar skin color and diets like us" and are "really good at sectors such as

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Sep 11 2024BUSINESS

Global Markets Stir as U. S. Debate and Economic Data Shape the Future

As the world holds its breath for the U.S. presidential debate, Asian markets are reeling from key economic data. In South Korea, unemployment plummeted to a historic low of 2.4%, a feat not seen since 1999. But in Japan, business confidence among manufacturers took a seven-month hit, according

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