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Taiwanese businesses abandon China amid rising costs
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Taiwanese investment in China has plummeted to a historic low, with experts attributing the decline to China's deteriorating business environment, rising authoritarianism, and increasing strategic risk, Taipei Times reported.
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"Emergency marks a dark chapter in Indian democracy": Maharashtra CM Deven
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"25th June 1975, observed as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas, Emergency marks a dark chapter in Indian democracy. We pay solemn tribute to all those who stood fearlessly against authoritarianism, the courageous voices who resisted injustice, and the countless heroes who sacrificed to restore the so
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California Governor Gavin Newsom accuses Trump of authoritarian behavior a
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump threatened to have California Governor Gavin Newsom arrested for allegedly obstructing federal law enforcement, prompting Newsom to accuse Trump of acting like a dictator. Tensions escalated as Trump deployed Marines and National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid
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Taipei vigil draws thousands to mark Tiananmen anniversary
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Around 3,000 people gathered in Taipei to mark the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, with candlelight vigils and speeches highlighting the importance of remembering the 1989 crackdown and resisting authoritarianism. Survivors and Hong Kong exiles participated, reaffirming Ta
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Taiwan President Lai marks Tiananmen anniversary, warns of rising authorit
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taipei's President Lai Ching-te marked the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, highlighting the importance of protecting freedom and democracy. He warned against ongoing threats from authoritarianism and said Taiwan will continue working with allies to defend democratic values
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Chinese Nationalist Party criticises Lai's China stance, governance after
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Marking President William Lai's first year in office, Taiwan's opposition KMT issued a list of ten criticisms, focusing heavily on cross-strait relations with China. The party accused Lai of compromising sovereignty, failing on trade negotiations, and weakening domestic governance, while
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Congress leader YS Sharmila slams Vizag steel plant, threatens hunger stri
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Congress Party leader, YS Sharmila has issued a stern ultimatum to the management of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, accusing them of authoritarianism and neglecting workers' grievances.
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Uyghur leaders honour victims of authoritarianism at Washington ceremony
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Rushan Abbas, Chair of the World Uyghur Congress Executive Committee, and Omer Kanat, Executive Director of the Uyghur Human Rights Project, participated in the 18th Roll Call of Nations Wreath Laying Ceremony in Washington, DC, an event organised by the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundat
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Czech Deputy Speaker urges Taiwanese cooperation to counter China and auth
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Czech Deputy Speaker Jan Bartosek urges stronger cooperation among democratic nations to counter disinformation and cyberattacks from China and Russia. Taiwan and the Czech Republic discuss strategies to strengthen ties and address emerging authoritarian threats.
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MQM leader alleges foreign control over Pakistan, calls for establishment
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
In a fiery address streamed on TikTok, MQM founder Altaf Hussain accused Pakistan's establishment of foreign control, systemic oppression, and silencing democratic voices, while calling for land reforms and true democratic governance.
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World cooling down from Ukraine, Gaza conflicts: Army Chief General Upendr
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The world is just cooling down from two major conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, wherein the majority of nations took sides based on realism, idealism or religion. The turmoil is also interspersed with ongoing subnational conflicts and common threats to global peace like terrorism, radicalisatio
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US Legislation and global solidarity for Tibet discussed at major forum in
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A significant forum, titled "Symposium on Finding Common Ground," was held at National Chengchi University in Taiwan on November 23-24. The event focused on the impact of US legislation on Tibet, the evolving global political landscape, and the growing authoritarianism under China's Presiden
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