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Jan 15 2024
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Taiwan’s election outcome presages sharper cross-strait tensions
Taiwan’s election of William Lai Ching-te of the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party is sure to annoy leaders in Beijing; we ask what to expect next. Britain’s Post Office scandal simmered for two decades before a television series made it boil over (10:14). And what happens when climate change makes it too hot to work (17:44). Runtime: 24 min Sign up for a free trial of Economist
The EconomistJan 13 2024
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Taiwan's new president-elect will face China's ire
TAIPEI, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Taiwan's new president-elect, Lai Ching-te, is likely to face his toughest task yet when he takes office in May and has to deal with the ire of China which has repeatedly denounced him as a dangerous separatist. Lai, who won Saturday's election , repeatedly said during the campaign that he wanted to keep the status quo with China, which claims Taiwan as its own, and
ReutersJan 13 2024
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Taiwan elects Lai Ching-te as president. China calls it a dangerous choice.
In the campaign, Lai cast himself as the safe and familiar choice to fend off Hou, who advocated compromise with Beijing to ease tensions. He repeatedly promised to continue the approach of President Tsai Ing-wen, who is stepping down having fulfilled a two-term limit, underscoring how influential his predecessor has been in shaping Taiwan’s defense and foreign policy debate. Taiwan exists in
Washington PostJan 13 2024
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China's "destroyer of peace" wins Taiwan election
Taiwan's Vice President Lai Ching-te won the self-ruled island's presidential election on Saturday in a blow to China, which had branded him a "destroyer of peace." China had warned Taiwan its contest amounted to a choice between war and peace. Beijing claims sovereignty over the island and has vowed to unify with it—through force if necessary—though the Chinese Communist Party has never
NewsweekApr 26 2022
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Beijing Launches Mass Testing Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Beijing is launching mass testing and other strict public health policies to avoid a new COVID-19 outbreak similar to the one that has mostly shut down the city of Shanghai.
One of the Beijing's largest districts - Chaoyang - announced on Sunday that it would begin three rounds of mass testing for local workers and residents. Beijing has also locked down entire residential complexes
Associated Press CNN (Online News) The Epoch TimesNov 30 2023
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IOC lines up Salt Lake City for 2034 games, French Alps in 2030
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday. Aiming to finalize back-to-back Winter Games hosts next year, the International Olympic Committee executive board has decided to enter exclusive talks with Olympic officials in France and the United States for Salt
WJAR 10Nov 29 2023
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IOC eyes France, Salt Lake to host Winter Games
PARIS -- Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday. Aiming to finalize back-to-back Winter Games hosts next year, the International Olympic Committee executive board has decided to enter exclusive talks with Olympic officials in France and the United States
ESPN.comJan 02 2024
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Disputes over China ties sour Taiwan election campaign
Bitter disputes on how to handle relations with China and avoid conflict are dominating the final stretch of election campaigning in Taiwan, as some polls show a tight race between the main two contenders to be the island's next president.
The Jan. 13 presidential and parliamentary elections are taking place against a backdrop of increased pressure from China as Beijing seeks to bolster
ReutersJan 14 2024
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Biden stresses US 'does not support independence' for Taiwan as world leaders react to election win
World leaders congratulated Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for a historic third presidential term even as President Biden warned that the U.S. will not endorse independence for the island.
"We do not support independence," Biden told reporters when asked for comment on DPP candidate William Lai’s victory over the rival Koumintang (KMT) party following Saturday’s
Fox News (Online News)Nov 27 2023
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2 local names to be inducted in Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
Portsmouth's LaShawn Merritt and William & Mary soccer alum Jill Ellis are among Virginia's Class of 2024 inductees. VIRGINIA, USA — The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame will be adding a few new additions to its 2024 roster, including a William & Mary soccer alum as well as a two-time Olympic gold medalist and Portsmouth native. Portsmouth's LaShawn Merritt, a four-time Olympic medalist
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