China has downgraded diplomatic ties with Lithuania to the level of charge d'affaires after Taiwan opened a representative office in the Baltic state's capital Vilnius. "In the light of the ... ( read original story ...)
China downgrades diplomatic relations with Lithuania over Taiwan ties
China has downgraded diplomatic relations with Lithuania after the Baltic country upgraded economic ties with Taiwan, in a sign of how EU member states risk retaliation from Beijing if they seek to ... ( read original story ...)
SINGER: On today’s vulnerable Taiwan
Too often I start with the human factor, saving my flimsy grasp of technology, etc. for later. Ditto for geography, which certainly matters! ( read original story ...)
China downgrades its diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan issue
China reduced its official relations with Lithuania to below ambassador level after Taiwan was allowed to open a representative office in the Baltic nation ... ( read original story ...)
China reduces ties with Lithuania in Taiwan spat
China reduced the level of its diplomatic relations with Lithuania to below ambassador level Sunday in retaliation for the Baltic nation allowing Taiwan, the island democracy claimed by Beijing as ... ( read original story ...)
China downgrades diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan row
China has officially downgraded diplomatic ties with Lithuania in protest, the foreign ministry in Beijing said Sunday, after Taiwan established a de facto embassy in Vilnius. ( read original story ...)
China Downgrades Lithuania Ties in Protest Against Taiwan Office
China downgraded ties with Lithuania to the level of charge d’affaires, after Taiwan opened a diplomatic office in the Baltic nation earlier this week. ( read original story ...)
Tang Prize Laureate Jane Goodall’s Three Reasons for Hope: Young People, Amazing Human Intellect, and Nature’s Resilience
Due to the COVID pandemic that made it difficult to travel, Dr. Jane Goodall, 2020 Tang Prize laureate in Sustainable Development, chose to deliver her laureate's lecture via video link from her house ... ( read original story ...)
“Conflict across the Taiwan Straits would have serious implications for Taiwanese economy”
Dr. Stephen Nagy is a Senior Associate Professor at the International Christian University in Tokyo, a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI) ... ( read original story ...)
Kissinger Doesn’t See China Invasion of Taiwan in Next Decade
Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said he doesn’t foresee a Chinese military invasion of Taiwan in the next decade, though it’s “perfectly possible” that China will seek to weaken the ... ( read original story ...)
US, Taiwan To Hold 2nd Economic Prosperity Dialogue On Nov 22; Aim To Enhance Trade Ties
The Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue is aimed at enhancing trade and investment between the two nations, the US Department of State informed. ( read original story ...)
Why you should care about Taiwan
The disputed status of Taiwan has been an issue for almost three quarters of a century. Now for some reason Taiwan has moved from a tolerable friction point between the U.S. and China to a potential ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scaffolding collapse kills three people
Three construction workers have died after scaffolding collapsed in northern Taiwan on Saturday, Taiwan's official Central News Agency (CNA) reported. ( read original story ...)
Successful 2020 Tang Prize Award Ceremony Highlights Laureates’ Achievements and Influence
The 2020 Tang Prize Award Ceremony took place virtually at 2p.m. (GMT+8) on November 20. Eight 2020 recipients of the prize from seven countries, including the U.S., the U.K., Japan, Singapore, ... ( read original story ...)
US and Taiwan to hold talks on Monday about forging closer economic ties
The latest sign that President Joe Biden intends to continue developing closer ties with Taipei despite the rising tensions with Beijing. ( read original story ...)
China blasts Australian ‘saber wielding’ with nuclear submarine deal
China blasts Australian 'saber wielding' with nuclear submarine deal. Iran Press TV. Friday, 19 November 2021 10:29 AM. A top Chinese diplomat says Australia has become a "saber w ... ( read original story ...)