Taiwanese prosecutors, collaborating with Binance, assembled evidence leading to the indictment of nine individuals on charges of financial wrongdoing, encompassing money laundering and fraud.
A well-known Taiwanese rock band, Mayday, has refuted accusations of lip-syncing in China, where such practices are prohibited. The denial follows a Chinese authorities' investigation prompted by a viral video. Chinese commercial regulations prohibit lip-syncing before paying audiences, considering it deceptive, although enforcement is infrequent. Social media users in China questioned why Mayday is being singled out when lip-syncing is believed to be widespread, even on state television.
Taiwan has issued a cautionary advisory, urging both its elderly and young citizens to avoid travel to mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, citing a recent surge in respiratory illnesses in the region. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi countered concerns, asserting that Chinese authorities have effectively addressed the situation. In response to the rise in respiratory illnesses, the World Health Organization (WHO) had requested comprehensive information from China, with a WHO official later stating that the current spike is not as severe as pre-Covid-19 levels, and no novel or abnormal pathogens have been identified in these cases.
Did you know that amidst the diplomatic tension with China, the United States has been quietly bolstering Taiwan's defense capabilities? It's like a real-life game of chess happening right under our noses.
Taiwan has introduced its first domestically-produced submarine as part of its efforts to bolster its defense against potential Chinese aggression. The launch ceremony was presided over by President Tsai Ing-wen in Kaohsiung, with the new submarine set to undergo testing before being delivered to the navy by the end of 2024. The submarine, named the Haikun, is part of Taiwan's goal to eventually operate a fleet of 10 submarines equipped with missiles.
Taiwan has emphatically conveyed to billionaire Elon Musk that it is "not available for purchase" following his assertion that the island is a part of China. In response to Mr. Musk's comparison of Taiwan to Hawaii and its status as an "integral part" of China during a business summit, Taiwan's foreign minister, Joseph Wu, declared, "Listen up, Taiwan is not part of the PRC [People's Republic of China] & certainly not for sale!"
Exiled Chinese language human rights activist Teng Biao has apologized to a lady journalist in Taiwan as the MeToo movement alternatives up momentum there.
China launched a military response to the much-anticipated meeting between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and US President Kevin McCarthy.