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Taiwan Buys $1.3 billion of Russian oil
The purchases come despite Taiwan’s opposition to Russia’s war in Ukraine, backed by some sanctions on Moscow. Taiwan’s reliance on Russia for naphtha also exposes it to potential moves by China to disrupt those supplies. Beijing, which claims the...
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Taiwan thanks allies for UN support
Taiwan yesterday thanked 10 of its diplomatic allies for supporting the nation’s aspirations to participate in the UN during the just-concluded 80th session of the UN General Assembly’s General Debate. Senior officials from Paraguay, the Marshall...
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Taiwan proposes strategic tech alliance with the White House — "Taiwan Model" would help companies invest easily in the U.S. to satisfy demands
The U.S. and Taiwan have been engaged in months-long bipartisan trade talks since the Trump administration took over, negotiating largely around the tech both countries hold. According to Bloomberg, the latest progress stemming from these...
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Economic Freedom Begins Recovery From COVID-Era Government Meddling
The good news is that the first 20 years of the millennium saw overall increases in economic freedom around the world—with continuous improvement through the second decade. The bad news is that not just the United States but most of the world lost...
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US Senate panel to review Taiwan bills
The US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is to hold a hearing on Oct. 22 to review a series of bills, four of which are in support of Taiwan, the committee’s Web site says. The Providing Our Regional Companions with Upgraded Protection in...
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Ag Trade Deal Made with Taiwan
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Farmer's Exchange - Indiana
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Published: Friday, October 3, 2025 Taiwan signed two letters of intent last Thursday with the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Soybean Alliance to purchase nearly $6.4 billion of U.S. corn and soybeans over the next four years. As...
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MOFA thanks allies for backing Taiwan at UN session
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) today thanked 10 of Taiwan's diplomatic allies for supporting the nation's aspirations to participate in the UN during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. High-level officials from Belize, Eswatini,...
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FedEx relocates freighter aircraft to support intra-Asia trade growth
FedEx Corp. has expanded its intra-Asia air network with two new routes, adding additional capacity and transportation options for regional shippers as it redeploys aircraft to areas of high demand in response to tariff-impacted volume declines...
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Thousands–Including Many Visitors–Volunteer in Taiwan to Help Flood Victims Following Typhoon
Two Ukrainian residents in Taiwan help with flood relief and cleanup – credit, supplied Taiwan society has mobilized in response to flooding after a typhoon made landfill on the East Asian island, including visitors and foreign residents. With...
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Yageo's Shibaura bid at finish line as Taiwan tech companies target Japan
Business deals Tender offer for Japanese electronics parts maker clears shareholder threshold Yageo Chairman Pierre Chen said in June that the deal would enable his company to provide Shibaura with global sales channels. (Photo by Hideaki Ryugen)...
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Eastern Panhandle Lawmakers Part of Legislative Delegation Heading to Taiwan Next Week
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This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — A delegation of West Virginia lawmakers is heading to Taiwan next week (April 21st, in fact.) Among them, 99th District Delegate Wayne Clark (R – Jefferson County)....
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“Chinese Jets Simulated Kill”: Royal Navy Reports Harassment As Taiwan Strait Standoff Escalates Into Psychological Warfare And Growing Military Risks
IN A NUTSHELL 🇨🇳 Chinese jets conducted a simulated strike on a British warship in the Taiwan Strait. 🇬🇧 The Royal Navy described the encounter as a “simulated kill” without actual missile firing. 🛰️ The incident highlights the use of information...
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7 injured in suspected gas explosion in New Taipei
Taipei, Oct. 3 (CNA) Seven people were injured in a suspected gas explosion at a self-service restaurant in New Taipei's Luzhou District on Friday evening, according to the city's fire department. The Fire Department said it received a report at...
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US stocks cruise toward the finish of a winning week (Business)
Teresa Cerojano And Matt Ott, The Associated Press - Oct 3, 2025 / 7:09 am | Story: 575917 Photo: AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file FILE - The New York Stock Exchange is seen in New York, July 14, 2025. U.S. stocks are adding to their records as Wall...
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Morning Brief: Game On for Air Force-Navy Football Despite Shutdown, Taiwan Monitors Chinese Military Ahead of National Day
Good morning, it’s Friday, October 3, 2025. A Portland judge weighs whether to block Trump’s National Guard deployment as the government shutdown leaves troops unpaid. The Air Force–Navy game will still go on. In Asia, Marines resume airfield...
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US optimism ahead of trade talks; Jane Goodall tributes: SCMP daily highlights
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday he expects coming talks with China to yield a “big...
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Taiwan Rejects U.S. Proposal for 50-50 Chip Production
Taiwan has rejected a U.S. proposal that would require the island to manufacture only half of the chips it currently supplies to the American market, Vice Premier and top trade negotiator Cheng Li-chiun said on Wednesday. Cheng, who returned from...
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Taiwan’s Record Russian Naphtha Imports in 2025 Raise Geopolitical Risks
According to a new study by the Center for Energy and Clean Air Research (CREA) in Helsinki, Taiwan imported about $1.3 billion worth of Russian naphtha in the first half of 2025, setting a record among suppliers for that period. Such purchases...
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Taiwanese lines launching China – SE Asia service
Taiwan’s Wan Hai Lines has announced the launch of China-Southeast Asia (CS3) from 31 October in co-operation with Evergreen Marine and Yang Ming. The service will expand its regional network by providing direct delivery from North China to...
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