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TAIWAN

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 18, 2019
Beijing confirms new aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait on way to South China Sea
China’s navy acknowledged Monday that its first domestically built aircraft carrier sailed through the Taiwan Strait a day earlier but said the move was not directed at any “specific target” and was instead part of “equipment tests and routine training” as it headed into the South China Sea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 17, 2019
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen chooses running mate whom Beijing loathes
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has named as her running mate for 2020 elections a former prime minister who last year angered Beijing so badly with his support for the island’s formal independence that a major Chinese paper called for his arrest.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 17, 2019
China sends its first domestically built aircraft carrier through Taiwan Strait
China sent its second aircraft carrier, the first to be built domestically, through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the Defense Ministry in Taipei said, with the carrier group shadowed by U.S. and Japanese naval vessels.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Nov 15, 2019
Buffaloes mainstay Brandon Dickson playing pivotal role for U.S. bullpen at Premier12
Playing in Japan is probably a unique experience for many of the players on the U.S. team at the Premier12.
BASEBALL
Nov 15, 2019
Brent Rooker’s two-run blast in seventh propels U.S. to victory over Taiwan
All Brent Rooker knew was that it wasn’t going to be another slider. He’d already been beaten with that pitch during two at-bats and his mind was made up.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 13, 2019
U.S. sends warship through Taiwan Strait as top American military officer visits Japan
The U.S. Navy has sent a warship through the Taiwan Strait for the first time since September, in a move likely to anger China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 9, 2019
Taiwan warns of possible attack if China’s slowdown ‘becomes serious’
Beijing could resort to military conflict with self-ruled Taiwan to divert domestic pressure if a slowdown in the world’s second largest economy amid a trade war threatens the legitimacy of the Chinese Communist Party, the island’s foreign minister has said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 5, 2019
China says it will ‘fully respect’ Taiwan’s way of life after ‘peaceful reunification’
China will “fully respect” Taiwan’s way of life and social system once it has been “peacefully reunified,” as long as national security is protected, the ruling Communist Party said on Tuesday, in another overture to the self-ruled island.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 4, 2019
In boost for Taiwan leader, China-friendly veteran James Soong set to run for Taiwan presidency
Tsai Ing-wen’s chances of being re-elected as Taiwan’s president received a boost as one of Taiwan’s most senior China-friendly politicians appears set to enter the election, potentially sapping votes from the main opposition candidate.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Oct 26, 2019
Thousands gather on Taipei streets in East Asia’s largest Pride march
More than 100,000 people thronged the streets of Taiwan’s capital Taipei on Saturday for East Asia’s largest Pride march, months after the self-ruled island began formally allowing same-sex marriage, the first place in Asia to do so.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 26, 2019
Solomons calls Chinese company’s lease of entire island ‘unlawful’
The Solomon Islands government said a deal signed by one of its provinces to lease the entire island of Tulagi to a Chinese company is unlawful and should be terminated, a move applauded by United States on Friday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 23, 2019
How a Chinese invasion of Taiwan could destabilize Japan
Is Tokyo prepared to deal with the flood of Taiwanese who would seek refuge in Japan if a cross-strait conflict broke out?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Oct 23, 2019
Murder suspect walks free as Hong Kong and Taiwan authorities clash
A murder suspect whose case led to mass street protests in Hong Kong walked free from jail Wednesday as the city’s government squabbled with Taiwan, where he is accused of murdering his girlfriend, over how to handle a promised voluntary surrender.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 21, 2019
China’s defense minister says resolving ‘Taiwan question’ is national priority
China’s defense minister, Wei Fenghe, said on Monday that resolving the “Taiwan question” is his country’s “greatest national interest,” and that no force could prevent China’s “reunification.”
EDITORIALS
Sep 23, 2019
China’s South Pacific offensive
Shifts in recognition by the Solomon Islands and Kiribati are the latest skirmishes in the diplomatic war fought between Taipei and Beijing, a battle that China is winning.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 21, 2019
Solomon Islands minister signs pact to establish diplomatic ties with China
China and the Solomon Islands on Saturday signed an agreement to establish diplomatic ties after the Pacific island nation ditched relations with Taiwan, which Beijing claims as a Chinese province and seeks to cut off from the international community.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Sep 20, 2019
Exhibition traces history of Okinawa tattoo tradition that became a mark of shame
Back when Okinawa was the Ryukyu Kingdom (1429-1879), tattooing the back of women’s hands was a common practice, with the tattoos admired by men and women alike for their elaborate designs.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 19, 2019
New Tuvalu leader bodes ill for Taiwan
Newly installed lawmakers of the tiny South Pacific country of Tuvalu elected a new prime minister on Thursday, a potential blow for ally Taiwan, which had diplomatic ties to another Pacific island nation cut this week in favor of Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 18, 2019
Pence cancels meeting with Solomons leader over switch of allegiance to Beijing
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has canceled plans to meet with the leader of the Solomon Islands to discuss development partnerships after the Pacific nation cut ties with Taiwan in favor of China on Monday, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 17, 2019
Foxconn billionaire Terry Gou drops Taiwan presidential bid
Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of Foxconn Technology Group, pulled out of next year’s presidential election in Taiwan, a move that may help unite the opposition Kuomintang.
‘My dream is broken’: Japan visa rules push out foreign residents
A man orders from a kebab shop in the Okubo district in Tokyo.
Thailand gets serious about chasing high-spending tourists
Chinese tourists at Wat Arun Ratchawararam Rathawaramahawihan in Bangkok
Murakami says his novels are ‘different’ from AI literature
Haruki Murakami's first book in three years hit shelves in Japan on Friday.
Japan’s princesses face life-altering legal revisions
Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito, said in a 2022 news conference upon coming of age that she hopes to “spend a long time together” with her parents.
Japan plans to sharply raise fees for residence permits from October
Foreign tourists walk on the path leading to the Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in May.
Okinawa’s prized seaweed under threat as oceans warm
Local harvesters gather <i>mozuku</i> during low tide at Hyakuna Beach in the city of Nanjo, Okinawa Prefecture. As the planet warms, rising ocean temperatures are placing increasing pressure on the seaweed industry.
‘Defense,’ not ‘warfare,’ stressed as pacifist Japan beefs up capabilities
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attends an annual training session near Mount Fuji at Higashifuji Training Field in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, on June 7.
Japan plans to sharply raise fees for residence permits from October
Foreign tourists walk on the path leading to the Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in May.
X Games returns to Chiba with new team format
Skateboarder Sora Shirai practices at Makuhari Messe in Chiba on Friday afternoon. X Games Chiba begins on Saturday.
NU Festival tests Takanawa Gateway City complex’s culture cred
Veteran improvisers Kazuo Imai and Atsuhiro Ito brought some unruly energy to NU Festival, a three-day multimedia event held at the Takanawa Gateway City complex.  

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