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Taiwan’s representative visits US embassy in the Netherlands, as China condemns lifting restrictions on official meetings

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The US ambassador in the Netherlands has hosted Taiwan’s representative at the US embassy, in the first such meeting since Washington removed restrictions on Taiwanese officials’ visits to American government offices. … Read More >Taiwan’s representative visits US embassy in the Netherlands, as China condemns lifting restrictions on official meetings

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Academic Warns There’s ‘Danger of Escalation’ If Biden Doesn’t Roll Back US’ New Taiwan Rules

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The removal of “restrictions” between the US and Taiwan by the outgoing Trump administration prompted a strong reaction from Beijing, which warned the US against “playing with fire”. Meanwhile, the Joe Biden transition team has reportedly said that its dealings with Taiwan would continue to be governed under the Taiwan Relations Act. … Read More >Academic Warns There’s ‘Danger of Escalation’ If Biden Doesn’t Roll Back US’ New Taiwan Rules

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China says it’s ‘ready to respond to all threats’ after US sends 2 warships through Taiwan Strait

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Beijing has slammed Washington after two guided-missile destroyers sailed across the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, the thirteenth such mission through the contested waterway this year, adding to already fraught US-China relations. … Read More >China says it’s ‘ready to respond to all threats’ after US sends 2 warships through Taiwan Strait

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Taiwan to suspend entry of non-resident foreigners as it finds first case of UK mutant coronavirus strain

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Health authorities in Taiwan have reported the first case of a new coronavirus variant discovered in the UK. It also warned it is suspending the arrival of all foreigners without residence permits starting on Friday. … Read More >Taiwan to suspend entry of non-resident foreigners as it finds first case of UK mutant coronavirus strain

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US decries ‘disinformation’ from Taiwan politicians over food safety of pork imports

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The American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto embassy, defended US exports to the island as being “safe,” after politicians protested a decision to allow imports of pork containing a leanness-enhancing additive, ractopamine. … Read More >US decries ‘disinformation’ from Taiwan politicians over food safety of pork imports

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Taiwan lawmakers throw PIG GUTS during parliament session to protest meat imports from US (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

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Fistfights broke out in Taiwan’s legislature as opposition party lawmakers began throwing pig organs in protest against an upcoming policy change which will allow pork and beef imports from the US. … Read More >Taiwan lawmakers throw PIG GUTS during parliament session to protest meat imports from US (PHOTOS, VIDEO)