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Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plastics
by Joy Chiang - June 28, 2026 - 4:31pm
Food vendors across Asia who rely on plastics for everything from bags to cups and containers are grappling with their rising costs, the result of the energy crisis sparked by the Middle East war.
Taiwan says China deployed more than 100 vessels in regional waters
by Joy Chiang - May 24, 2026 - 3:57pm
Taiwan security officials said Saturday that China has deployed more than 100 navy, coast guard and other vessels in regional waters stretching from the Yellow Sea to the South China Sea and Western Pacific.
Taipei holds air raid drill to prepare for Chinese attack
by Joy Chiang - July 17, 2025 - 2:56pm
Taipei came to a brief standstill on Thursday when air raid sirens forced thousands of people off the streets and into underground shelters and shops in a rehearsal for a Chinese attack.
Taiwan says 'troublemaker' China expands military drills around island
by Joy Chiang - December 12, 2024 - 9:00am
China has expanded military drills around Taiwan aimed at drawing "a red line" for the next US president, Taipei authorities said on Wednesday, branding Beijing a "troublemaker".
Taiwan says committed to boosting own defences in signal to Trump
by Joy Chiang - November 14, 2024 - 12:18pm
Taiwan will keep strengthening its military capabilities, a senior security official said, in an apparent signal to US President-elect Donald Trump that the island is serious about shoring up its own defenses.
Taiwan President Lai vows to 'resist annexation' of island
by Joy Chiang - October 10, 2024 - 3:16pm
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed Thursday to "resist annexation", as China exerts growing military and political pressure on the self-ruled island it claims as part of its territory.
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