Taiwan's incoming president Thursday appointed a national security and diplomacy team amid what he called unprecedented challenges. China views Lai as a dangerous separatist.
For many in Taiwan, it is puzzling that former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou would interpret his China visit as ‘a journey of peace and friendship’, especially given Xi Jinping’s assertive actions.
In a historic first, leadership in Beijing met a former leader of Taiwan, the Opposition’s Ma Ying-jeou, in mainland China and called for reunification.
In the past decade, 10 countries have shifted their diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China. The cost? Almost $2 bn. The loss of Taipei's diplomatic reach also damages the US.
This comes as tension in the region has intensified following the death of two Chinese nationals when their boat overturned as they tried to flee the Taiwanese coast guard.
Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has complained since December about the balloons, saying they are a threat to aviation safety and attempt at psychological warfare.
Dalai Lama lauded democratic successes of self-governing territory claimed by China, called on Taiwan and Beijing to resolve differences through dialogue.
Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.
In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.
Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.
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