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.
Last May, CISF first spotted a suspicious black-grey pigeon, with rings on its feet and markings on its wings, idling at Pir Pao pier. Last week, the bird was finally set free.
Beijing had warned Manila not to ‘play with fire’ after Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. congratulated Taiwan's president-elect, Lai Ching-te on his election victory.
The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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