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Embassy in Haiti operating normally amid unrest: MOFA

The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Haiti has been in contact with families of ROC nationals in Haiti and will adjust its services as necessary as Haiti grapples with unrest, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday. Haiti, a diplomatic ally of Taiwan, is facing many

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Cool, damp weather forecast for northern Taiwan on Sunday

Seasonal northeasterly winds will bring cooler temperatures and a chance of rain to northern Taiwan on Sunday, although drier conditions are expected to prevail as the week begins, according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).   The CWB said areas above Taoyuan in the north and along the east coast

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Taiwan contributes US$2.2 million to APEC projects

Taiwan has contributed US$2.2 million in funding to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) projects to foster economic growth among member states and support policy research, the intergovernmental forum said in a press statement on Friday.   Of the US$2.2 million donation made by Taiwan, which joined APEC in 1991 under the

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Previously undefeated Taiwan falls to South Korea at U-23 Baseball World Cup

Previously undefeated Taiwan suffered its first setback on Thursday at the IV WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup after succumbing to consecutive South Korean squeeze plays in the second inning that proved too much for the host to recover from.   Competing under “Chinese Taipei,” Taiwan fell to South Korea 6-2

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‘No reason’ for conflict in Taiwan Strait: White House official

A White House official said on Thursday that “there is no reason” for a conflict in the Taiwan Strait, just days after a Pentagon official warned that China could be militarily capable of attacking Taiwan before 2024.   At a White House press briefing, John Kirby, coordinator for Strategic Communications

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PGM a likely start for U.S.-Taiwan joint weapons production: Expert

The U.S. could outsource production of precision-guided munitions (PGMs) and fighter jet components to Taiwan to speed up arms transfers, military expert Su Tzu-yun (蘇紫雲) said Thursday amid reports of U.S. plans to produce weapons with Taiwan.   Nikkei Asia first reported the plan Wednesday, citing multiple unnamed sources as

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