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Could wind turbines SAVE the coral reefs? Scientists will attempt to grow coral on the 'feet' of offshore wind turbines for the first time in a bid to boost biodiversity - Experts will transport coral larvae to the bottom of four offshore wind turbin... [1]

MAGONG, Taiwan -- Yan Wu-hsu earns his living chauffeuring tourists around the largest of a group of 90 islands west of Taiwan. [2]

DefenseTaiwan allots record defense budget for 2024 to meet China threat U.S. arms sales also contribute to 7th consecutive year of increases under Tsai Taiwan has repeatedly conducted military exercises on remote islands in the Taiwan Strait, includ... [3]

CommentWorld faces risk of a drawn-out war if Taiwan conflict breaks out Long-term plans sorely needed, as China may never renounce island claim From left: Presidents Joe Biden of the U.S., Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan and Xi Jinping of China. [4]

MAGONG, Taiwan -- The Taiwanese military conducted live-fire military drills Wednesday that simulated a response to Chinese forces attempting a landing on outlying islands. [5]

Macau casinos in crisis hoping for mainland gamblers Disappointment was palpable last week when the Communist Party’s Macau expert, Xi Jinping, did not announce any relaxation of travel restrictions during his visit to the enclave. [6]

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato said Wednesday he has reiterated concerns over Chinese coast guard ships sailing near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea in a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. [7]

TAIPEI -- Global renewable energy companies are rushing to set up offshore wind farms in Taiwan, seeing a promising business opportunity on an island offering one of the most suitable locations for such facilities in Asia. [8]

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[1] MM dailymail.co.uk · 2022-05-05 · 85% match

Could wind turbines SAVE the coral reefs? Scientists will attempt to grow coral on the 'feet' of offshore wind turbines for the first time in a bid to boost biodiversity

Could wind turbines SAVE the coral reefs? Scientists will attempt to grow coral on the 'feet' of offshore wind turbines for the first time in a bid to boost biodiversity - Experts will transport coral larvae to the bottom of four offshore wind turbin

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-10-14 · 68% match

Taiwan casino drive hinges on island vote

MAGONG, Taiwan -- Yan Wu-hsu earns his living chauffeuring tourists around the largest of a group of 90 islands west of Taiwan.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-08-24 · 64% match

Taiwan allots record defense budget for 2024 to meet China threat

DefenseTaiwan allots record defense budget for 2024 to meet China threat U.S. arms sales also contribute to 7th consecutive year of increases under Tsai Taiwan has repeatedly conducted military exercises on remote islands in the Taiwan Strait, includ

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-04-22 · 64% match

World faces risk of a drawn-out war if Taiwan conflict breaks out

CommentWorld faces risk of a drawn-out war if Taiwan conflict breaks out Long-term plans sorely needed, as China may never renounce island claim From left: Presidents Joe Biden of the U.S., Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan and Xi Jinping of China.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2022-10-19 · 61% match

Taiwan stages island military drill simulating Chinese landing

MAGONG, Taiwan -- The Taiwanese military conducted live-fire military drills Wednesday that simulated a response to Chinese forces attempting a landing on outlying islands.

[6] MM asianews.it · 63% match

Macau casinos in crisis hoping for mainland gamblers

Macau casinos in crisis hoping for mainland gamblers Disappointment was palpable last week when the Communist Party’s Macau expert, Xi Jinping, did not announce any relaxation of travel restrictions during his visit to the enclave.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2020-11-25 · 54% match

Japan Reiterates Concerns Over Disputed Islands to China’s Foreign Minister

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato said Wednesday he has reiterated concerns over Chinese coast guard ships sailing near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea in a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-05-30 · 53% match

Fiery winds sending energy companies to Taiwan

TAIPEI -- Global renewable energy companies are rushing to set up offshore wind farms in Taiwan, seeing a promising business opportunity on an island offering one of the most suitable locations for such facilities in Asia.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-01-18 · 52% match

Senior China Leader Urges Island Talks with Japan

BEIJING — A high-level Chinese official has called for talks with Japan over a disputed island chain, in an apparent attempt by Beijing to cool tensions that have seen both sides scramble jet fighters to the area in recent days.

[10] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-04-15 · 49% match

Solomon Islands readies for election in shadow of China’s influence

File image of Solomon Islands’ Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and China’s Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 10, 2023/Photo: AFP AFP Solomon Islanders will head to the polls this week, voting in an election that pro

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