Over 5,500 Chinese spouses in Taiwan have submitted proof of giving up their Chinese household registration, while others filed affidavits before the June 30 deadline. Officials say most cases can be resolved, though critics call the rule harsh and politically motivated.
Taiwan will impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese beer and steel for four months, citing harm to local industries. Officials say Chinese imports are underpriced and damaging domestic production. Lawmakers warn of severe impact on local brewers, with strong public support for the new tariffs.
The Canadian government has ordered Chinese video surveillance equipment maker Hikvision to cease all operations in the country and close its Canadian business over national security concerns, Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Melanie Joly, announced on Saturday.
Czech Military Intelligence revealed that their Chinese counterparts tried to set the stage for a staged incident involving Hsiao, which "did not progress beyond the planning phase," said agency director Petr Bartovsky in an interview with Czech Radio, as noted by CNA.
The document titled "Torture Deaths of Tibetan Political Prisoners" seeks to document these tragedies and convey the suffering of Tibetan political prisoners who have died due to Chinese oppression.
China deployed 33 aircraft and 5 vessels near Taiwan in 24 hours, with 24 jets crossing the Taiwan Strait median line. Taiwan's Defence Ministry called it harassment, following President Lai's comment calling Taiwan a country. The military responded with aircraft, ships, and missile systems.