The four-bill package also includes a measure that includes a threat to ban the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok and the potential transfer of seized Russian assets to Ukraine.
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.
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Taiwan Wednesday, the strongest in 25 years. Around two dozen of almost 50 hotel workers who had been misplaced have now been located.
Fire authorities said they were slowly evacuating those trapped in tunnels near Hualien city. But they lost contact with 50 travellers aboard 4 minibuses heading to a national park.
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.
Taipei announced Friday it had signed MoU with New Delhi to allow Indian workers to be employed in Taiwan. This comes as India-China ties remain strained over the 2020 Galwan clashes.
Peter Manuel's ‘Cassette Culture’ showed the booming Bhakti music during the '80s and '90s when Anoop Jalota, Gulshan Kumar achieved success by singing the sanitised Bhajans.
Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.
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