More than 100,000 people die on the oceans each year, a rising number fuelled by impunity drawn from poor regulations.
China calls lawmakers’ trip to deepen ties with self-ruled Taiwan a ‘flagrant violation’ of its one-China policy.
Company founder Morris Chang says world has just woken up to the importance of advanced chips.
Taiwanese leader says her government is working hard to ensure investments in key industry continue.
Activists across Asia are concerned about the social media platform’s future under the billionaire Tesla founder.
Scholz’s trip to China has been criticised over his willingness to do deals with an increasingly authoritarian Beijing.
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Factory output shrinks in South Korea, Taiwan and Malaysia amid rising fears of a global recession.
US President Joe Biden also told his security chiefs in Washington that the US is not seeking conflict with Beijing.
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China has exerted pressure on Taiwan including the possibility of ‘using force’ to achieve goals: US Secretary of State.
Beijing official says reunification of China and Taiwan meets the interests of all, including the self-governing island.
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Self-ruled island allows visitors quarantine-free entry for first time in more than two and a half years.
Taiwan’s premier rebukes billionaire after he suggested island should become a ‘special administrative zone’ of China.
Speaking on the island’s national day, president says the people of Taiwan have developed their own sense of identity.
Taiwanese diplomat says democracy ‘not for sale’ after Tesla CEO suggests handing some control of island to Beijing.
