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China says Lai’s win in Taiwan will not change landscape of cross-strait relations
The Chinese government responded to his win by calling Taiwan “China’s Taiwan” and adding that their commitment to “reunification” remained “as firm as rock”. Following his win, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office issued a statement saying…
China, North Korea aggression drives record Japanese military spending splurge
Japan initiated real-time missile data sharing and agreed to trilateral military exercises with the United States and South Korea after increased threats from North Korea and China.
Taiwan’s Clear Snub of China Spotlights Global War Risk
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China’s diplomats condemn foreign governments over Taiwan post-election remarks
China’s foreign ministry and embassies around the world this weekend warned countries against supporting Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and condemned foreign governments that congratulated the island’s president-elect Lai Ching-te.
Five-foot Toy Story 3 bear draws the crowds at Costco’s first store in ‘China’s Silicon Valley’
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Taiwan’s new president faces ‘tough’ time with China pressure, no parliament majority
Taiwan’s president-elect Lai Ching-te could face a tough four years in office with no parliamentary majority, an opposition which wanted to re-start a vexed service trade deal with China and the ever present threat of…
10 Dead, 6 Missing in China Mining Accident: State Media
An accident at a coal mine in China’s Henan Province left at least 10 dead, state media said Saturday. At least 10 people were killed and six are missing after an accident at a coal…
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