Japan Firms Prepare for Taiwan Contingency, North Korean Soldiers Captured in Ukraine
A Kyodo News survey reveals that over half of major Japanese firms have prepared for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan; Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia; and Japan will provide Indonesia with high-speed patrol boats to enhance maritime security.
Japan Firms Prepare for Taiwan Contingency, North Korean Soldiers Captured in Ukraine
A Kyodo News survey reveals that over half of major Japanese firms have prepared for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan; Ukrainian forces captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia; and Japan will provide Indonesia with high-speed patrol boats to enhance maritime security.
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32% Bias Score
Suspected Chinese Ship Damages Undersea Cable Near Taiwan
A Chinese-linked cargo ship, the Shunxin39, is suspected of damaging an undersea internet cable near Taiwan on October 12, 2024, raising concerns about potential "gray zone operations" by China and prompting Taiwan to explore alternative communication options.
Suspected Chinese Ship Damages Undersea Cable Near Taiwan
A Chinese-linked cargo ship, the Shunxin39, is suspected of damaging an undersea internet cable near Taiwan on October 12, 2024, raising concerns about potential "gray zone operations" by China and prompting Taiwan to explore alternative communication options.
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52% Bias Score
Taiwan Shows Naval Defense Might Amid Rising China Tensions
Taiwan conducted a naval exercise near Kaohsiung, showcasing its defense capabilities against a potential Chinese invasion using domestically produced and U.S.-supplied technology, including fast attack missile boats and corvettes, to deter a mainland attack.
Taiwan Shows Naval Defense Might Amid Rising China Tensions
Taiwan conducted a naval exercise near Kaohsiung, showcasing its defense capabilities against a potential Chinese invasion using domestically produced and U.S.-supplied technology, including fast attack missile boats and corvettes, to deter a mainland attack.
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44% Bias Score
Record China Military Incursions Around Taiwan in 2024
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted over 3,000 warplane incursions around Taiwan in 2024, a record high, employing a multi-pronged strategy of intimidation, coercion, and potential future invasion, aiming to force Taiwanese capitulation while enhancing its invasion readiness.
Record China Military Incursions Around Taiwan in 2024
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted over 3,000 warplane incursions around Taiwan in 2024, a record high, employing a multi-pronged strategy of intimidation, coercion, and potential future invasion, aiming to force Taiwanese capitulation while enhancing its invasion readiness.
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60% Bias Score
China's Taiwan Pressure Heightens Conflict Risk
China's increasing military pressure on Taiwan, led by President Xi Jinping, raises the risk of conflict by 2049, despite Taiwan's democratic identity and lack of support for unification; the West faces a critical decision regarding intervention.
China's Taiwan Pressure Heightens Conflict Risk
China's increasing military pressure on Taiwan, led by President Xi Jinping, raises the risk of conflict by 2049, despite Taiwan's democratic identity and lack of support for unification; the West faces a critical decision regarding intervention.
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52% Bias Score
China Vows Strong Response to Taiwan Independence, Citing Inevitable Reunification
China firmly rejects Taiwan independence, vowing strong action against separatists and foreign interference, citing President Xi Jinping's emphasis on reunification as an inevitable trend, while experts highlight the US's role in escalating tensions and potential consequences.
China Vows Strong Response to Taiwan Independence, Citing Inevitable Reunification
China firmly rejects Taiwan independence, vowing strong action against separatists and foreign interference, citing President Xi Jinping's emphasis on reunification as an inevitable trend, while experts highlight the US's role in escalating tensions and potential consequences.
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56% Bias Score
U.S.-China Relations: Improved Stability Amidst Ongoing Tensions
U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns reports an unprecedented period of stability in U.S.-China relations despite ongoing global power competition, citing cooperation on the fentanyl crisis and the release of detained Americans as positive developments.
U.S.-China Relations: Improved Stability Amidst Ongoing Tensions
U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns reports an unprecedented period of stability in U.S.-China relations despite ongoing global power competition, citing cooperation on the fentanyl crisis and the release of detained Americans as positive developments.
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40% Bias Score
Suspected Chinese Vessel Damages Taiwan Undersea Cable, Raising "Gray Zone" Concerns
Taiwanese telecom Chunghwa Telecom discovered damage to an undersea cable, suspecting a Chinese-linked cargo vessel, the Shunxin39, near the damaged area, raising concerns of potential "gray zone operations" by China to disrupt Taiwan's communications.
Suspected Chinese Vessel Damages Taiwan Undersea Cable, Raising "Gray Zone" Concerns
Taiwanese telecom Chunghwa Telecom discovered damage to an undersea cable, suspecting a Chinese-linked cargo vessel, the Shunxin39, near the damaged area, raising concerns of potential "gray zone operations" by China to disrupt Taiwan's communications.
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52% Bias Score
Taiwan Conducts Naval Drills to Counter China
Taiwan conducted naval drills on Thursday, deploying six modern ships, including two Tuo Chiang-class corvettes, to simulate repelling Chinese incursions near Kaohsiung; this follows heightened tensions since President William Lai's inauguration.
Taiwan Conducts Naval Drills to Counter China
Taiwan conducted naval drills on Thursday, deploying six modern ships, including two Tuo Chiang-class corvettes, to simulate repelling Chinese incursions near Kaohsiung; this follows heightened tensions since President William Lai's inauguration.
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40% Bias Score
Taiwan Investigates Suspected Undersea Cable Damage
Taiwan's coast guard suspects a Cameroon- and Tanzania-registered ship, crewed by Chinese nationals and owned by a Hong Kong-based company, damaged an undersea cable northeast of the island; bad weather prevented investigation, and the ship sailed to South Korea; Taiwan requested South Korea's help.
Taiwan Investigates Suspected Undersea Cable Damage
Taiwan's coast guard suspects a Cameroon- and Tanzania-registered ship, crewed by Chinese nationals and owned by a Hong Kong-based company, damaged an undersea cable northeast of the island; bad weather prevented investigation, and the ship sailed to South Korea; Taiwan requested South Korea's help.
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44% Bias Score
Chinese Ship Damages Undersea Cable off Taiwan
A Chinese freighter, the Shunxin-39, allegedly damaged an undersea cable near Taiwan's Keelung Harbor on Friday, scrambling four cores; however, Taiwan's telecommunications remain unaffected due to backup systems. The ship, though Cameroonian-flagged, is suspected to be Chinese-owned, adding to esca...
Chinese Ship Damages Undersea Cable off Taiwan
A Chinese freighter, the Shunxin-39, allegedly damaged an undersea cable near Taiwan's Keelung Harbor on Friday, scrambling four cores; however, Taiwan's telecommunications remain unaffected due to backup systems. The ship, though Cameroonian-flagged, is suspected to be Chinese-owned, adding to esca...
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56% Bias Score
Taiwan Launches Digital Nomad Visa to Combat Workforce Crisis
Taiwan launched a six-month digital nomad visa on January 1, 2025, aiming to attract 400,000 remote workers by 2032 to address a workforce crisis and boost its economy, collaborating with Japan and South Korea to attract more workers from East Asia.
Taiwan Launches Digital Nomad Visa to Combat Workforce Crisis
Taiwan launched a six-month digital nomad visa on January 1, 2025, aiming to attract 400,000 remote workers by 2032 to address a workforce crisis and boost its economy, collaborating with Japan and South Korea to attract more workers from East Asia.
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48% Bias Score