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Taiwan celebrates its National Day holiday against background of Chinese threats
TAIPEI--Taiwan celebrated its National Day holiday Thursday against the background of threats from China, which claims the self-governing island republic as its own territory. The celebration ...
Some cheer and toast to welcome the New Year. In Taiwan, people cry their eyes out
Hundreds showed up at the park to cry, laugh, drink, sing, dance, chat and blow off steam, transforming the flashmob-style ...
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In election year, Taiwan’s national day becomes polarizing celebration
TAIPEI--Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said on Monday he would boycott official celebrations for the island’s national day this year after accusing the government of turning it into an ...
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A spooked and lonely Taiwan looks for new friends
The words "democratic Taiwan" appeared more times in the island's national day celebrations this year than any other - by far. "We have brought the international spotlight to Democratic Taiwan ...
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China-Taiwan tensions: We will not bow to Beijing pressure, says leader
Tsai Ing-wen was speaking at Taiwan's National Day celebrations in its capital Taipei Taiwan will not bow to pressure from China and will defend its democratic way of life, President Tsai Ing-wen ...
Taiwan president vows to boost the island’s defense budget as China threats rise
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats.