Taiwan, China and recall vote
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Two-dozen China-friendly lawmakers survived a recall vote to remove them from office, deepening political gridlock.
The votes could reshape the island democracy's parliament and the government's approach to its powerful neighbor.
The Taiwan Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan condemned China for its political interference with Taiwanese choirs participating in the Tokyo International Choir Competition.
At a global forum, Taiwan’s ocean minister says China’s rising maritime aggression—blockade drills, cable threats—jeopardizes vital trade flows and demands international attention.
China has embraced an “anaconda strategy” to slowly ramp up pressure on Taiwan, making continued U.S. support a lynchpin of the island’s autonomy.
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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that four Chinese military aircraft and 10 naval vessels were tracked operating around the island until 6 a.m. (local time) on Sunday.
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Taiwan’s Strategic Importance: Why It’s a Key Focus for Both the US and China
Taiwan, a small island off China’s southeastern coast, has become one of the world’s most critical geopolitical flashpoints. Though modest in size, its strategic importance is immense, placing it at the center of rising tensions between China and the United States.
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