The Biden administration has called managing America’s relationship with Beijing “the biggest geopolitical test of the 21st century.”
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Biden and Xi meet amid economic and military tensions.
U.S. officials said the virtual summit on Monday was intended to reassure both sides that misunderstandings would not lead to unintended clashes.
Europe, Taiwan Inch Closer as Distrust of Beijing Grows
Talks between European lawmakers and Taiwanese officials point to Europe’s increasing willingness to strengthen relations, despite Beijing’s threats.
Taiwan Couple Are Suspected of Negligent Homicide in Building Fire
Prosecutors accused a woman of leaving a burning incense coil unattended in the building in Kaohsiung. Her partner was accused of failing to remind her to douse the coil before leaving.
Taiwan’s ‘Ghost Building’ Fire: a Death Trap for Dozens of Elderly
“I had no choice but to live here,” said one resident who survived a blaze that killed 46 of her neighbors and raised questions about lax safety standards.
Taiwan Building Fire Kills at Least 46
Dozens more were injured after a fire broke out at a 13-story building in the southern port city of Kaohsiung.
Amid U.S.-China Chill, Harvard Moves a Top Language Program to Taiwan
A university spokesman said the move out of Beijing had long been planned. The program’s director cited a perceived lack of friendliness from the host institution.
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Singapore’s pandemic caution.
U.S. and China Enter Dangerous Territory Over Taiwan
The self-ruled island has moved to the heart of deepening discord and rivalry between the two superpowers, with the potential to ignite military conflagration and reshape the regional order.
Asia-Pacific Countries Rush to Buy Merck Covid Pill
The home treatment, molnupiravir, is said by the company to potentially halve the risk of hospitalization and death from the virus.