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Topic: Taiwan

Lai Ching-te of Taiwan’s ruling party wins presidential elections

Lai's Democratic Progressive Party, which champions Taiwan's separate identity and rejects China's territorial claims, got an unprecedented third term in the government.

Pro-independence, pro-China or centrist — Taiwan poll players & how they may impact global politics

The Taiwanese vote for their president, vice-president, local legislator, and candidates for parliament Saturday. The results may have implications for regional stability and security.

Polling under way in Taiwan’s critical elections, China watches closely

Ruling DPD, which champions Taiwan’s separate identity and rejects China’s territorial claims, is seeking 3rd term with its candidate, current Vice President Lai Ching-te.

A lot is riding on Taiwan poll outcome—including whether China will ‘invade’

China’s approach towards Taiwan may fluctuate depending on the elected president and party, but its primary goal remains reunification—either peacefully or by force.

Tamil Nadu is the new China+1 for shoes. Crocs, Nike, Adidas foot India’s manufacturing push

Taiwan giants like Shoetown, Feng Tay, Pou Chen, and Hong Fu are setting up huge non-leather shoe factories in Tamil Nadu. Made in India footwear will take over world, say industry leaders.

Taiwan spots 3 Chinese balloons over major air base

Taiwan is on high alert for Chinese activities, both military and political, ahead of 13 January presidential and parliamentary elections.

Beijing will reunify Taiwan with China, Xi told Biden at November meeting

Xi said preference was to retake Taiwan peacefully & no time frame was set. This comes amid ‘strategic ambiguity’ by US on Taiwan, which is set to hold presidential polls in January.

Taiwan’s presidential candidate Lai Ching-te names former envoy to US Hsiao Bi-khim as running mate

Vice presidential candidate Hsiao Bi-khim has been a high-profile diplomat & well-known in Washington, but has been denounced by Chinese authorities as a 'separatist'

Thailand to waive visas for Taiwan and India to boost tourism

Thailand in September scrapped visa requirements for Chinese tourists, the country's top pre-pandemic tourism market with 11 million of the record 39 million arrivals in 2019.

Typhoon Koinu brushes past southern Taiwan with lashing rain; kills one, 304 injured

Koinu made landfall on Taiwan’s Hengchun peninsula but it weakened as it crossed into Taiwan Strait and headed towards China’s Guangdong province.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.