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15th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in Malaysia
Xinhua News Agency
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Xinhua) -- The 15th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held here on Friday. Delivering a speech at the summit, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for all parties to enhance understanding and trust, maintain...
Parent firm's lawsuit casts doubt on JKoPay's business
Focus Taiwan
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July 11, 2025
Taipei, July 11 (CNA) The operations of JKoPay, one of Taiwan's major digital payment firms, have been thrown into uncertainty after multiple platforms and companies suspended their cooperation with the service following a recent court ruling...
Lai's '10 lectures on unity' another round of fallacies that run counter to legal principles and historical facts: Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson
Global Times
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Photo: Zhu Fenglian In response to the speech delivered by the Taiwan regional leader on Saturday and the third of the so-called "10 lectures on unity" on Sunday, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council,...
Taiwan launches record military drills amid China threats
Deutsche Welle
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July 9, 2025
Taiwanstarted its annual Han Kuang military exercise on Wednesday, aiming to test its defense capabilities against a possible attack from the Chinese mainland, with the maneuvers expected to last for 10 days. This is twice as long as the Han Kuang...
Taiwan’s quiet intelligence posture
Taipei Times
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July 9, 2025
While global headlines often focus on the military balance in the Taiwan Strait or the promise of US intervention, there is a quieter, less visible battle that might ultimately define Taiwan’s future: the battle for intelligence autonomy. Despite...
Rubio stresses cooperation in talks with China's foreign minister at ASEAN forum in Malaysia
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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Both sides need to build better communications and trust, he said. Rubio also indicated that a potential visit to China by U.S. President Donald Trump to meet with President Xi Jinping was likely, saying: "The odds are high. I think both sides...
Ørsted secures $3 billion funding for Taiwanese offshore wind projects
ScandAsia
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July 11, 2025
Danish renewable energy giant Ørsted has secured approximately $3 billion (TWD 90 billion) in funding for its Greater Changhua 2a and 2b offshore wind farms in Taiwan. According to Ørsted, the financing was made possible through the support of 25...
Minister hails Lithuania relations as delegation visits
Taipei Times
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July 9, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) yesterday hailed the importance of security and economic ties between Taiwan and Lithuania as he met with a delegation of Lithuanian lawmakers in Taipei. The eight-member Seimas delegation is led by...
Top news of the day: NSA Ajit Doval says India hit nine Pakistan terrorist bases, missed none during Operation Sindoor; Gujarat Minister says structural failure caused Vadodara bridge collapse, and more
The Hindu
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July 11, 2025
India hit nine terrorist bases of Pakistan in Operation Sindoor: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval The National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, on Friday (July 11, 2025), said in Chennai that India hit nine terrorist targets criss-crossing...
Taiwanese metalworking company selects Kershaw County for first North American location
WIS 10 - South Carolina
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July 9, 2025
LUGOFF, S.C. (WIS) - A Taiwanese company announced Wednesday that Kershaw County will be the location of their first North American facility. Eurocharm Group is a metalworking supplier that creates medical equipment as well as automotive and...
Taiwan begins annual military drills in face of Chinese threats
NHK
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Taiwan has begun annual military exercises intended to guard against a possible Chinese invasion. Taiwan's defense ministry says this year's drills are the longest ever. The large-scale exercises started on Wednesday and are scheduled to last 10...
Hong Kong police arrest four individuals linked to a Taiwan-based group on suspicion of conspiracy to subvert state power
Global Times
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Photo: HK Police The Hong Kong Police Force's National Security Department has arrested four males aged between 15 and 47 on suspicion of conspiracy to subvert state power. The suspects are allegedly linked to an organization established in the...
Taiwanese company to open manufacturing facility in Kershaw County, bringing around 50 new jobs
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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July 9, 2025
LUGOFF — A metalworking supplier headquartered in Taiwan is opening its first U.S. facility in the Midlands. The $12 million investment by Eurocharm Group will create 46 jobs, according to a news release. The facility is located at 412 Groves St....
Business News | Taiwan Allocates NTD 27 Billion for 6G and LEO Satellite Push by 2030
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], July 11 (ANI): The Cabinet of Taiwan approved a project worth NTD 27 billion for a tenure of six years, with an aim to launch 6G wireless commercial services by 2030, which will help in strengthening Taiwan's role in the...
Taiwan launches biggest war drills with simulated attacks against military command
RNZ
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July 9, 2025
By Yimou Lee, Reuters Taiwanese reservists participate in pre-combat training on the first day of the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Miaoli on July 9, 2025. Photo: AFP / I-HWA CHENG Taiwan's military drills focus on decentralising command...
Taiwan to expand Mandarin learning centers abroad
Taipei Times
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July 9, 2025
The Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) on Tuesday announced plans to expand the Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning (TCML) program next year by establishing centers in Australia, Canada, Japan and New Zealand. The council held its two-day...
Taiwanese company to open manufacturing facility in Kershaw County, bringing around 50 new jobs
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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LUGOFF — A metalworking supplier headquartered in Taiwan is opening its first U.S. facility in the Midlands. The $12 million investment by Eurocharm Group will create 46 jobs, according to a news release. The facility is located at 412 Groves St....
Taiwan's 'longest-ever' Han Kuang drills kick off, only exposes incapability against PLA: experts
Global Times
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Theme Poster "Overwhelming Grip" Released by PLA Eastern Theater CommandHyped as the longest-ever, the island of Taiwan's annual Han Kuang drills kicked off on Wednesday, local media reported. While seemingly aimed at improving defense for the...
Abrams Tanks, NMESIS Missiles “Thunder’ In China’s Backyard As Taiwan & Philippines Flaunt U.S. Weapons To Deter PLA
The Eurasian Times
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July 11, 2025
The Republic of China (better known as Taiwan) officially kicked off the annual Han Kuang military exercise on July 9, with a special emphasis on combating China’s ‘grey zone’ tactics that are classified as acts of aggression, little short of a...
Ørsted secures project financing for 632 MW wind farm in Taiwan
Energy Global
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July 11, 2025
Ørsted has reached financial close on a project finance package with 25 banks and 5 export credit agencies (ECAs) to raise approximately TWD 90 billion (around US$3 billion) for the 632 MW offshore wind farm, Greater Changhua 2. This is part of...