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New 'Langya' Virus Discovered In China, 35 Cases Documented Thus Far
According to Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control, a new Langya henipavirus was found in China, with 35 human infections reported thus far. The virus is most likely transmitted from animals to humans and can cause renal and liver failure. Majority of instances are minor, with patients reporting flu-like symptoms. There is presently no vaccine or cure for Langya virus, hence supportive care is the primary treatment option for zoonotic disease… read-more
Tags: Langya Virus, China, Centers for Disease Control, Taiwan, flu symptoms
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Pelosi's Taiwan Visit: North Korea Calls US Speaker Nancy Pelosi 'Worst Destroyer Of International Peace'
Following US House of Representatives' speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit to Taiwan, North Korea has termed her "the worst destroyer of international peace and stability". North Korea further accused her for enraging China and inciting anti-North Korea sentiment. China claims ownership of Taiwan, and had warned against Pelosi visiting it. After her historical visit, China has initiated military excercise in the territorial waters of… read-more
Tags: China, Taiwan, North Korea, nancy pelosi, US Speaker
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Taiwan's Missile Production Head Found Dead In Hotel Room Amid Rising Tensions
The suspicious death of top Taiwanese defence official has raised eyebrows on August 6. Ou Lang Li-hsing, deputy head of Taiwan defence ministry's reasearch and development unit, was found dead in a hotel room, informed Taiwan's official Central News Agency. Ou Lang was reportedly supervising missile production projects, and the cause of his death is being investigated. Meanwhile, tensions are growing between China and Taiwan, following Nancy… read-more
Tags: Taiwan, Ou Lang, China, nancy pelosi, Taiwan Defence Ministry
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Snickers Candy Bar Makers Apologizes For Taiwan Is Country Ad
Mars Wrigley, makers of the Snickers candy bar, apologised for a Snickers product launch which suggested that Taiwan was a country. On August 5, Wrigley said, the content with the wrong information has been amended. Notably, videos and pictures of an event promoting a limited edition Snickers bar that was said to be only available in the "countries" of South Korea, Malaysia, went viral on Chinese social-media platform Weibo.
Tags: Taiwan, Chinese Platform, Snickers, Mars Wrigley, apology
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China Launches DF Ballistic Missiles & Performs Military Drills In Taiwan Waters
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has launched multiple Dongfeng ballistic (DF) missiles in Taiwan's northeast and southwest waters, informed Taiwan's defence ministry. China's has also commenced military drills in areas surrounding Taiwan's main island, a day after the departure of Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of US House of Representatives. Futhermore, Taiwan's defence ministry tweeted "our defence systems have been activated".
Tags: China, Taiwan, Taipei, nancy pelosi, Dongfeng Ballistic Missiles
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China Imposes Trade Ban On Taiwan Amid Pelosi's Visit; Halts Import Of Fish, Fruits & Others
Amid US House speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, China has issued a ban against Taiwanese imports, and has halted all trade-related activities with the island nation, on August 3. China's consul general in Karachi Li Bijian said that from August 3, China has suspended imports of citrus fruits, chilled white hairtail and frozen horse mackerel from Taiwan. China has also suspended two types of fish products from Taiwan.
Tags: China, Taiwan, nancy pelosi, Trade Ban, Import
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China Warns US Of 'Very Grave' Consequences Ahead Of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan Visit
Ahead of US House speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, China warned United States of "very grave" consequences. Pelosi is scheduled to take part in high-level meetings with government officials of the island nation. China termed her visit as a "gross interference in China's internal affairs". For years now, China has claimed Taiwan to be its own,… read-more
Tags: China, Taiwan, nancy pelosi, US, Washington
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China Flexes Military Power As US Senator Rick Scott Visits Taiwan; Warns Of 'Firm Consequences'
Following American senator Rick Scott's visit to Taiwan, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted large-scale drills around the island, as a flex of military power. Furthermore, senior Chinese General warned his US counterpart against any "wanton" act, stating that it will be dealt with "firm consequences". Meanwhile, senator Scott is on a three-day visit to Taiwan. He is scheduled to meet Taiwanese president Tsai-Ing-wen.
Tags: China, US, Taiwan, Rick Scott, Chinese Military
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China Sends 29 Warplanes Into Taiwan, Brews Fear In Indo-Pacific Region
China sent 29 warplanes into Taiwan's self-declared Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ), on June 22. According to Taiwan's Defence Ministry, the warplanes were a mix of fighter jets and anti-submarine aircrafts. The incursion reportedly witnessed the third highest number of Chinese jets seen in Taiwan's ADIZ, in 2022. The flex of military power has brought fear upon the entire Indo-pacific region.
Tags: China, Taiwan, Third World War, Indo-Pacific, Military Power
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China President Xi Eyes Taiwan, Says Former US President Trump
Former US President Donald Trump believes that Chinese President Xi will invade Taiwan. "China is watching how stupid the United States is an of course, they (China) are going to do it (invade Taiwan)," said Trump to Fox Business. He further added that Ukraine has given a tough fight against Putin. Taking a dig at US President Joe Biden, Trump said, this would have never happened under his administration.
Tags: Donald Trump, Russia, Ukraine, Taiwan, China
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