The dangerous parallels between Putin’s ambitions in Ukraine and Xi’s claims on Taiwan
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US extends losing streak to China in the Pacific
I started life as a fan of a hapless baseball team called the Washington Senators, so I recognize losing when I see it. There’s plenty of losing going on in the Pacific as the Chinese seek to undercut the American and Australian positions.
Taiwan minister says 5 China coast guard ships entered waters around Kinmen
Five Chinese coast guard ships entered prohibited or restricted waters around Taiwan's frontline islands of Kinmen on Monday, a Taiwan minister told reporters on Tuesday amid a rise in tension with Beijing.
Taiwan considering new chip export ban against China
Taiwan is reportedly planning to strengthen its chip export ban against China by expanding the coverage of the banned items to photomasks and some high-end materials.
Taiwan ally Tuvalu names former attorney general as prime minister
SYDNEY -- Tuvaluan parliamentarians have chosen Feleti Teo as the small Pacific nation's new prime minister, doing so in an unprecedented unanimous vote that suggests a high degree of support for the former attorney general and fisheries official.
Philippines fortifying a Taiwan front line against China
WASHINGTON – “Our relationship with [China] is one of intense strategic competition. At the same time, the United States is committed to managing this competition responsibly so that it does not veer into miscalculation or conflict,” said US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink at a recent Atlantic Council think tank event.
Chip giant TSMC opens first Japan factory as it diversifies away from Taiwan amid U.S.-China tensions
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company opened its first chip plant in Japan on Saturday as it diversifies supply chains away from Taiwan amid intensifying U.S.-China trade tensions.
Feleti Teo is named Tuvalu’s new prime minister after elections that ousted Taiwan supporter
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tuvalu’s former Attorney General Feleti Teo was named prime minister of the tiny South Pacific nation Monday after elections a month ago ousted the last government leader.