Category: Special Topics

Taiwan’s China Airlines to Buy 16 Boeing 787s in $4.6 Billion Deal

September 1, 2022
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Taiwan’s China Airlines Ltd said on Tuesday it would buy 16 Boeing Co 787 wide-body planes to replace its aging fleet of Airbus A330s following a widely watched contest held against the backdrop of regional tensions. The politically sensitive deal worth $4.6 billion at list prices was announced by the government-backed carrier weeks after a…

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China’s Treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang May Amount to Crimes Against Humanity: UN

September 1, 2022
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A number of “serious human rights violations” may have been committed against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, China, according to a new report by the U.N.’s Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR). The 48-page report (pdf) was published on Aug. 31 by outgoing U.N. human rights commissioner, Michelle Bachelet, shortly before the end of her term. Bachelet has…

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Solomons Accepts US Medical Ship Visit After Rejecting Naval Vessel

September 1, 2022
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The Solomon Islands has received the U.S. Navy hospital ship, the Mercy, during its inaugural visit to the island despite earlier rejecting a scheduled port call from U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the Oliver Henry. On Aug. 31, the Solomons government released a statement saying Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare spoke at the welcoming ceremony for the…

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Solomons Accepts US Medical Ship Visit After Rejecting Coast Guard Vessel

September 1, 2022
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The Solomon Islands has received the U.S. Navy hospital ship, the Mercy, during its inaugural visit to the island despite earlier rejecting a scheduled port call from U.S. Coast Guard vessel, the Oliver Henry. On Aug. 31, the Solomons government released a statement saying Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare spoke at the welcoming ceremony for the…

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Taiwan Vows Counterattack If Chinese Forces Enter Its Territory

August 31, 2022
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TAIPEI—Taiwan said on Wednesday it would exercise its right to self-defense and counterattack if Chinese armed forces entered its territory, as Beijing increased military activities near the democratically governed island. Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its own against the strong objections of the Taipei government, has held military exercises around the island this month in…

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Chinese Hackers Target Companies, Government Agencies Connected to Wind Turbine Farms

August 31, 2022
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A Chinese-backed hacking group—posing as an Australian news site—has run a systematic campaign targeting government agencies, news media, and heavy industries involved in wind turbine supply chains to the South China Sea. The group, TA423/Red Ladon, was previously the subject of an indictment from the U.S. Justice Department and has been active since 2013, targeting…

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China Locks Down World Largest Electronics Market Under ‘Zero-COVID’ Policy

August 31, 2022
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China’s ruling communist party (CCP) has locked down the world’s largest electronics market and the urban districts in its megacity Shenzhen, which is China’s economic center. Meanwhile, a Chinese think tank warned of major risks to China’s economy, calling on the authorities to change the “zero-COVID” policy to help economy. After 11 local COVID-19 cases…

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Analysis: Xinhua Hints China’s Xi Jinping Will Get Third Term in Power

August 31, 2022
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping will hold a third term in power, Chinese state media reveals. We break down why the conclusion can be made, and what it means for America and Taiwan. Will a Taiwan invasion be imminent? And what does it mean for the future of the America-China relationship? Click the “Save” button below…

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Arizona Governor to Focus on Semiconductors in Taiwan Visit

August 31, 2022
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TAIPEI, Taiwan—Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday for a visit focused on semiconductors, the critical chips that are used in everyday electronics and have become a battleground in the technology competition between the U.S. and China. His visit is the latest in a recent string by U.S. politicians that have angered the…

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Wolf Warriors: China’s Aggressive Diplomats at Work; Problems at the Southern Border

August 30, 2022
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Wolf warriors: aggressive Chinese diplomats and spokesmen. Who are they? Why are they on Twitter? And why are they accusing the United States of being an eternal aggressor? We dive into the discourse online, where Chinese diplomats spew fake news about the United States hoping to change public opinion and create chaos. Click the “Save”…

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