TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — China warned President Biden that he is “playing with fire” over Taiwan after he publicly pledged for the third time to use force to defend the country. taiwannews.com.tw
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1-year-old boy suddenly dies from COVID during nap in Taiwan
A one-year-old boy died suddenly while taking a nap at home and was diagnosed with COVID after being declared dead, while a three-year-old boy died from encephalitis and neurological shock brought on by the virus. taiwannews.com.tw
Taiwan not planning to buy vaccine that protects against monkeypox
Taiwan is not currently planning to buy a vaccine which provides crossover protection against monkeypox, a disease endemic to Africa which has lately been confirmed in at least a dozen countries, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) said Monday. focustaiwan.tv
WHA rejects proposal to put Taiwan’s observer status on agenda
A proposal initiated by Taiwan’s diplomatic allies to invite Taiwan to participate in the World Health Assembly (WHA) was not put on the WHA’s agenda on Monday, meaning Taiwan will be excluded from the conference for the sixth straight year. focustaiwan.tw
China’s push to loosen US dollar dominance takes on new urgency
Western sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and spillover from US interest rate hikes have fuelled discussion in China about how to reduce reliance on the dollar system and establish the yuan as a strong, internationally-traded reserve currency. South China Morning Post
China responds to Biden’s pledge to defend Taiwan if invaded
China expressed resolute opposition to Joe Biden’s remarks that the US would defend Taiwan militarily if the Chinese mainland were to invade.
Biden made the statement on Monday during his visit to Japan.
Responding to that at a regular press conference, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said: ‘the Chinese side expresses strong dissatisfaction with and resolute opposition to relevant words of the US’ The Guardian
Biden Pledges Military support for Taiwan if attacked by China
The White House quickly downplayed the comments, saying they don’t reflect a change in US policy. It’s the third time in recent months — including during a CNN town hall in October — that Biden has said the US would protect Taiwan from a Chinese attack, only to have the White House walk back those remarks. CNN
Chilling footage as China mimics possible Taiwan invasion
The Chinese military has released footage of a landing operation exercise carried out by the People’s Liberation Army Navy. The drills come amid concern Xi Jinping is preparing China for a war to take over Taiwan. The Chinese Communist Party has long held Taiwan to be a right part of the People’s Republic of China with the population of the self-governing island living under the constant fear of a sudden invasion. EXPRESS
China’s refusal for Taiwan’s participation in WHA gains support
China’s decision not to agree with the Taiwan region’s participation in this year’s World Health Assembly (WHA) has received broad-based support and understanding from the international community, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Saturday. CCTV
TSMC plans to open Singapore plant to tackle chip shortage
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is reportedly discussing plans with the Singaporean government to open a plant in that country.
TSMC is well-known for manufacturing Apple’s A-series and M-series chips, as well as AMD processors, but the tech giant also produces chips for display drivers and power management, which are in short supply thanks to supply constraints due to COVID-19-related lockdowns. These supply constraints have already cost Apple $6 billion in the last two quarters, and that amount could go up to $8 billion. Techosmo