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Taiwan Floods: Four Dead, Thousands Displaced After Record Rainfall

Torrential rains in Taiwan since July 28th, caused by Typhoon Co-may, have resulted in four deaths, three missing persons, 77 injuries, and nearly 6,000 displaced people, exceeding any July rainfall since 1939 and surpassing last year's total rainfall in Maolin district.

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U.S. Imposes Varied Tariffs on Major Trading Partners

The United States imposed new tariffs on several countries, including a 35% increase on Canadian goods due to alleged insufficient cooperation on fentanyl smuggling, while granting Mexico a 90-day reprieve and imposing a 50% tariff on Brazil due to the prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

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US Precision Missiles Tested: Raising Stakes in Taiwan Strait

The US successfully tested its new Precision Strike Missiles (PrSMs) in Australia, reaching a range of over 480 kilometers and capable of being launched from HIMARS and MLRS systems; the test significantly increases the risk for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan and is part of a larger arms rac...

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Trump Administration Blocks Taiwanese President's US Stopover Amidst China Pressure

The Trump administration reportedly blocked Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te from a New York City stopover en route to Central America, a decision confirmed by a State Department source despite President Lai's office stating no overseas trip was planned; the move aligns with the "one China" policy b...

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UK and Australia Strengthen Defense Ties Amidst China Concerns

The UK and Australia signed a \$41 billion defense treaty to accelerate AUKUS nuclear submarine construction, enhancing military cooperation and deterring threats from China; the UK deployed 3000 personnel to Talisman Sabre exercises, showcasing commitment to regional security while seeking peaceful...

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Taiwan Recall Election Fails to Oust Opposition Lawmakers

Taiwan's recall election on August 5th saw the failure of attempts to remove 24 opposition Nationalist Party lawmakers, bolstering the opposition's legislative power and hindering the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's agenda. Further recall votes are scheduled for August 23rd.

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Taiwanese Influencer Murdered by Abusive Ex-Boyfriend

Taiwanese influencer Irene Gu was murdered by her abusive ex-boyfriend, Liu, on Tuesday night after filing a domestic violence report and applying for a restraining order against him; he was arrested Wednesday morning.

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US Senator Wicker to Visit Taiwan Amidst Concerns of Weakening US-Taiwan Relations

Amid growing concerns over weakening US-Taiwan ties under President Trump, US Senator Roger Wicker plans an August visit to Taiwan, following the cancellation of Taiwanese President Lai's US layover and Trump's planned visit to China; the visit aims to reassure Taiwan of continued US support.

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Lai's Latin America Trip Postponed Amid US-China Tensions

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te postponed his trip to Latin America due to conflicting reports; the Taiwanese government cites domestic issues, while others point to US opposition to a New York stopover amid pressure from China.

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China Condemns Japan's Actions Regarding Taiwanese Official's Visit

China strongly condemned Japan for allowing Taiwan's de facto foreign minister, Lin Chia-lung, to make a "private" visit, meeting Japanese politicians; China says this undermines its sovereignty and violates the four political documents governing Sino-Japanese relations, citing Japan's historical re...

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Taiwan's Recall Vote Fails, Underscoring Democratic Checks and Balances

Taiwan's July 26th recall vote to unseat 24 KMT lawmakers failed, with 94,808 voting in favor and 121,592 against, despite exceeding the 25% threshold. The result underscores the importance of checks and balances in Taiwanese democracy and complicates President Lai's legislative agenda.

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Taiwan Recall Election Fails, Strengthening Opposition

Taiwan's recall election to remove 24 opposition lawmakers from the Nationalist Party (KMT) failed, bolstering the opposition's legislative power and potentially hindering the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's agenda, despite unprecedented scale and further votes planned for August 23.

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