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Taiwan terms incursion by Chinese warplanes 'unnecessary', 'thoughtless'
Taiwanese premier Su Tseng-change has termed the incursion by Chinese warplanes into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADZ) as "unnecessary" and "thoughtless."
 "Taiwan terms incursion by Chinese warplanes 'unnecessary', 'thoughtless'")
Twenty Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan's air defence zone, says report
Twenty Chinese warplanes entered Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zone on Friday, a day after Taipei and Washington signed an accord to strengthen maritime cooperation.
 "Twenty Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan's air defence zone, says report")
Taiwan kicks off vaccination drive with AstraZeneca's shot against Covid
Health care workers received the first shots in Taiwan's Covid-19 vaccination drive, beginning a campaign that won't use supplies from China amid uneven distribution of the vaccines globally
 "Taiwan kicks off vaccination drive with AstraZeneca's shot against Covid")
China's 1st potential target is Taiwan, says US Indo-Pacific Command chief
"Given what they've said both publicly and over time, and certainly during the tenure of Chairman Xi Jinping, I would say Taiwan is the first," Davidson said
 "China's 1st potential target is Taiwan, says US Indo-Pacific Command chief")
First batch of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine arrives in Taiwan
Taiwan has signed contracts securing 10 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, 5.05 million doses of the Moderna vaccine and 4.76 million doses of vaccines through COVAX
 "First batch of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine arrives in Taiwan")
China at new low, bans Taiwan-grown Pineapples; people call for support
A wide range of Taiwanese public figures has taken to social media, urging people to support local pineapple growers.
 "China at new low, bans Taiwan-grown Pineapples; people call for support")
India's visa curbs for Chinese workers hurting Taiwan tech giants
India has been slow to issue visas to Chinese engineers, who are needed to help Taiwanese companies set up factories in the South Asian nation
 "India's visa curbs for Chinese workers hurting Taiwan tech giants")
Deutsche Bank, 3 others penalised by Taiwan for currency speculation
The banks were notified of the punishments on Friday. Trades made before the notice won't be affected, the central bank said.
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Taiwan's central bank punishes foreign banks in speculation case: Reports
The Taiwan dollar is at a more than 23-year-high against the greenback as the island's trade-dependent economy booms on the back of global demand for its tech products
 "Taiwan's central bank punishes foreign banks in speculation case: Reports")
Joe Biden's top foreign policy challenge is to avoid a cold war with China
Taiwan and the South China Sea are the likeliest points of conflict - but conflict is not an option
 "Joe Biden's top foreign policy challenge is to avoid a cold war with China")
US demands China end military, economic pressure on Taiwan, engage in talks
According to South China Morning Post, foreign policy leaders and professionals in the United States support the use of American troops to defend Taiwan
 "US demands China end military, economic pressure on Taiwan, engage in talks")
Taiwan's GDP growth outpaces China's for the first time in 30 years
Gross domestic product expanded 2.98 per ce t last year, the official data showed Friday, compared with China's 2.3 per cent rise.
 "Taiwan's GDP growth outpaces China's for the first time in 30 years")
US dismisses China's war threat against Taiwan, reaffirms support to Taipei
Official reaffirmed Washington's commitment to supporting Taipei's defense capability under the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA)
China sharpens language, warns Taiwan that independence 'means war'
China believes that Taiwan's democratically-elected government is moving the island towards a declaration of formal independence
US carrier group enters South China Sea amid rising China-Taiwan tensions
Amid increased tensions between Taiwan and China, a US aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt have entered the South China Sea to promote "freedom of the seas"
 "US carrier group enters South China Sea amid rising China-Taiwan tensions")
Taiwan says asking firms to help ease global chip shortage for auto sector
Automakers around the world are shutting assembly lines because of a global shortage of semiconductors
 "Taiwan says asking firms to help ease global chip shortage for auto sector")
Chinese military pressure on Taiwan threatens regional peace, stability: US
Expressing concern over Chinese military pressure on Taiwan, the United States has said that such intimidating tactics threaten regional peace and stability
 "Chinese military pressure on Taiwan threatens regional peace, stability: US")
Taiwan issues new passport amid Chinese efforts to assert sovereignty
The new passport enlarges the word "Taiwan" in English and removes "Republic of China"
In jab at China, Mike Pompeo lifts curbs on contacts with Taiwan
The move on Taiwan is likely to anger China and increase tensions between Washington and Beijing as the Trump administration enters its final days ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden as president
 "In jab at China, Mike Pompeo lifts curbs on contacts with Taiwan")
US lifts self-imposed restrictions on Taiwan contacts; Chinese media reacts
The US has lifted the "self-imposed restrictions" on contacts between American and Taiwanese diplomats and officials, ending a long-standing policy to "appease" China
