Tanisha also had a disappointing day as she suffered defeats in both the mixed and women's doubles competition. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s DPP slammed for ‘poisonous thorns’ in cross-Strait ties Taiwan’s DPP slammed for ‘poisonous thorns’ in cross-Strait ties
A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday said Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities have brought "poisonous thorns" that lead to tension and turmoil in cross-Strait relations over ... ( read original story ...)
White House clash with Pelosi over Taiwan spills into the open
Pentagon officials are concerned that Speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned Taiwan trip could increase tensions with China. ( read original story ...)
Taipei Open: Tanisha Crasto-Ishaan Bhatnagar pair crash out
Taipei: India's fifth-seeded mixed doubles pair Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto crashed out of the ongoing Taipei Open 2022 on Friday. The Indian pair suffered defeat 19-21, 12-21 to Malaysia's ... ( read original story ...)
Biden’s Doubts About Pelosi Trip Leave Taiwan Feeling ‘Hurt’
Taiwan has been left “hurt” and confused by contradictory signals coming out of Washington over a possible visit to Taipei by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. ( read original story ...)
Pelosi: Pentagon worried China would shoot down her plane if she visits Taiwan
U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi hinted that the Pentagon expressed concern her plane "would get shot down" by the Chinese if she makes a rumored visit to Taiwan this summer. ( read original story ...)
Japan warns of fresh threat from Russia and growing worries about Taiwan in annual defence report
Tokyo: Japan's defence ministry said Friday it was alarmed at fresh threats from Russia and had growing worries about Taiwan, in an annual report that comes as Tokyo weighs significantly increasing ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine war forcing China to rethink ‘how and when’ it may invade Taiwan, CIA chief says
Bill Burns says China ‘unsettled’ by Russia’s war in Ukraine and it may influence decisions on the possible use of force against Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan defense report sounds alarm on Russia, threats to Taiwan
Japan's defense ministry said Friday it was alarmed at fresh threats from Russia and had growing worries about Taiwan, in an annual report that comes as Tokyo weighs significantly increasing military ... ( read original story ...)
Pelosi’s possible visit to Taiwan raises concerns China might interfere with airspace, US official says
Biden administration officials are concerned that China could seek to declare a no-fly zone over Taiwan ahead of a possible visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as an effort to upend the trip, ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Open: Kashyap reaches quarters as Rajawat, Manjunath exit in 2nd round
Former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Parupalli Kashyap advanced into the quarterfinals while Priyanshu Rajawat, Mithun Manjunath and Kiran George went out in the second round of men’s singles in ... ( read original story ...)
Former Chinese state media editor suggests Nancy Pelosi be ‘restrained,’ ‘punished’ by CCP for visiting Taiwan
A former editor-in-chief of China's state tabloid suggests the military 'restrain' and 'punish' Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi if she follows through with plans to visit Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
CIA Director Burns ‘wouldn’t underestimate President Xi’s determination’ to control Taiwan
CIA Director William Burns sits down with NBC's Andrea Mitchell for a wide ranging conversation at the Aspen Security Forum. The CIA Director gives his assessment of China’s aspirations to control ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Open: Twin delight for Tanisha Castro, Parupalli Kashyap wins second round
Tanisha and Ishaan Bhatnagar, seeded sixth, beat Chinese Taipei’s Cheng Kai Wen and Wang Yu Qiao 21-14 21-17 to enter the mixed doubles quarterfinals ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Open: Tanisha in doubles, mixed doubles quarterfinals; Kashyap too advances
Indian shuttler Tanisha Crasto registered straight-game wins to enter the quarterfinals of women’s and mixed doubles competition at the Taipei Open Super 300 tournament here on Thursday while Kashyap ... ( read original story ...)
Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip ‘not a good idea right now’, says Biden
US military advise against House speaker’s reported trip as US president is due to talk to Xi Jinping for first time in four months ... ( read original story ...)