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Based on 10 verified sources covering Myanmar, Thailand:

'Stubborn' Lai clashes with headstrong opposition as US warns on stalled defense budget As local elections loom, President Lai under pressure to address imbalances Polls later this year will set stage for 2028 presidential contest 'Unification goddes... [1]

TAIPEI -- Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim called on China to engage in dialogue and cease its "aggressive military posturing," while emphasizing Taiwan's self-defense efforts and civilian preparedness programs. (confirmed by 2 sources) [2]

Repeats vow to raise spending after report Trump stopped $400m in military aid Statement rejecting China's view of WWII documents highlights divide in Taipei Island displays defense tech at expo amid China threat, Trump pressure Tech Latest: Tune in ... (confirmed by 3 sources) [3]

Sun Lee In the annals of global power shifts, few stories are as dramatic and consequential as China’s meteoric rise. [4]

Taiwan tensionsTaiwan-Europe interactions jump fivefold amid China, Russia tensions Despite engagement, European think tank report calls for more 'substance' across broader fields Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim speaks at the annual meeting of ... [5]

Series premiers locally on Saturday before Japan release on war anniversary Do not miss the history and culture of this multidimensional city Two publications and two veterans band together to establish Pulse HK President Lai says talks will continue... (confirmed by 2 sources) [6]

TAIPEI -- A Beijing-skeptical candidate running in Taiwan's presidential election said on Tuesday that while China has attempted to intervene in every vote on the island, this year's meddling has been the "most serious ever." Taiwan electionsTaiwan's... [7]

WASHINGTON -- Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan's de facto ambassador to the U.S., told Nikkei in an interview that the island hopes to be part of a new Indo-Pacific economic framework that the Biden administration is developing. [8]

Sources
[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-21 · 75% match

Taiwan under Lai

'Stubborn' Lai clashes with headstrong opposition as US warns on stalled defense budget As local elections loom, President Lai under pressure to address imbalances Polls later this year will set stage for 2028 presidential contest 'Unification goddes

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-07-21 · 75% match

Taiwan vice president urges China talks, stresses defense priorities

TAIPEI -- Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim called on China to engage in dialogue and cease its "aggressive military posturing," while emphasizing Taiwan's self-defense efforts and civilian preparedness programs.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-09-20 · 75% match

Politics

Repeats vow to raise spending after report Trump stopped $400m in military aid Statement rejecting China's view of WWII documents highlights divide in Taipei Island displays defense tech at expo amid China threat, Trump pressure Tech Latest: Tune in

[4] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-07-02 · 75% match

China’s Calculated Ascent and Aggressive Posturing in South and East Asia

Sun Lee In the annals of global power shifts, few stories are as dramatic and consequential as China’s meteoric rise.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-12-16 · 75% match

Taiwan-Europe interactions jump fivefold amid China, Russia tensions

Taiwan tensionsTaiwan-Europe interactions jump fivefold amid China, Russia tensions Despite engagement, European think tank report calls for more 'substance' across broader fields Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim speaks at the annual meeting of

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-08-02 · 75% match

Taiwan

Series premiers locally on Saturday before Japan release on war anniversary Do not miss the history and culture of this multidimensional city Two publications and two veterans band together to establish Pulse HK President Lai says talks will continue

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-01-09 · 75% match

Taiwan's Lai says China's election meddling 'most serious ever'

TAIPEI -- A Beijing-skeptical candidate running in Taiwan's presidential election said on Tuesday that while China has attempted to intervene in every vote on the island, this year's meddling has been the "most serious ever." Taiwan electionsTaiwan's

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-01-20 · 75% match

Taiwan wants to join Biden's Indo-Pacific economic framework

WASHINGTON -- Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan's de facto ambassador to the U.S., told Nikkei in an interview that the island hopes to be part of a new Indo-Pacific economic framework that the Biden administration is developing.

[9] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-01-11 · 75% match

Taiwan voters face flood of pro-China disinformation

Taiwan has been hit by a wave of disinformation ahead of Saturday’s presidential election, aimed overwhelmingly at candidates China opposes © I-Hwa CHENG / AFP AFP From deepfakes to breathless TikTok videos, a wave of disinformation has hit Taiwan’s

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-01-14 · 75% match

Taiwan elections: How the night unfolded

TAIPEI -- Taiwanese voters on Saturday handed the island's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) a third straight presidency -- the first since democratic polls for the leadership were introduced in 1996.

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