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US to expedite arms sales to counter China

The proposed sales come amid increased tension between Washington and Beijing over a contentious trip to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, reports Asian Lite News With an aim to outcompete China,

September 3, 2022

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Taiwan vows ‘counter-attack’ to defend itself against China

Taiwan said it would exercise its right to self-defence and “counter-attack” if Chinese fighters and warships were to enter its territorial space…reports Asian Lite News Taiwan’s Defence Ministry on Wednesday said that

August 31, 2022

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China fumes as US warships transit Taiwan Strait

It was the first time the US military sent warships through the strategic waterway since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan on August 2…reports Asian Lite News The Chinese Foreign Ministry

August 29, 2022

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Taiwan hikes defence budget by 13.9%

It includes 108.3 billion TWD for the purchase of advanced fighter jets, among other things…reports Asian Lite News Amid rising tensions with China, Taiwan’s defence budget is set to go up by

August 25, 2022

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A third US delegation lands in Taiwan

Holcomb plans to meet with other senior government officials and representatives from the semiconductor sector..reports Asian Lite News Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday received another delegation from the US amid rising

August 22, 2022

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New submarine fleet could boost Taiwan defence: Experts

Expert said that in terms of submarine capabilities, Taiwan has been able to hire foreign experts over the years to help with its development plans. …reports Asian Lite News Amid heightened tension

August 19, 2022

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US, Taiwan to begin trade talks

Washington and Taipei had unveiled the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade in June…reports Asian Lite News The US and Taiwan have announced trade talks will officially launch after both sides agreed on

August 18, 2022

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Putin slams US over Ukraine, Taiwan

Russian president says Washington needs conflicts to retain hegemony and they had turned Ukrainian people into cannon fodder…reports Asian Lite News Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused Washington of seeking to

August 16, 2022

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US Lawmakers arrive in Taiwan with China tensions simmering

China has long claimed sovereignty over the island. Taiwan’s government rejects China’s claims and says the island’s people should decide its future…reports Asian Lite News A delegation of US lawmakers arrived in

August 15, 2022

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Xi plans to meet Biden in November

Chinese officials are planning for President Xi Jinping to visit Southeast Asian nations and meet face-to-face with US President Joe Biden in November, Wall Street Journal reported. This visit comes after US

August 13, 2022

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