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Epoch Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Epoch Times
Taiwan Mulls Chip Export Controls Over South Africa's Downgrading of De Facto Embassy
Taiwan is considering export controls on chips in response to South Africa's unilateral downgrading of Taipei's de facto embassy, its Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said on Tuesday. In a notice published on July 21, the South African government formalized its downgrading of Taipei's Liaison Offices to Commercial Offices, citing 'South Africa's commitment to the One China Policy' and U.N. General Assembly Resolution 2758, which it says 'recognises the People's Republic of China (PRC) as the sole legitimate representative of China.'
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Is this what the Chinese REALLY think of Anthony Albanese? Read the glowing editorial in China's state-run newspaper
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has received positive coverage from China 's state-controlled media during his highly anticipated visit to Beijing. Albanese is currently in the country for a six-day visit, where he has held 'constructive' talks with President Xi Jinping to restore ties between the two nations. The leaders' in-depth discussion of Chinese-Australian relations on Tuesday was then reviewed in an 'editorial' piece for The Global Times. The article highlighted how Australia has embraced China's independence and the country's approach to governance. 'As China-Australia relations have continued to improve, the Australian government's understanding of its relationship with China has also deepened,' it said. 'During the meeting on Tuesday, Albanese said that Australia values its relations with China. 'It adheres to the one-China policy and Australia has never sought to decouple from the Chinese economy.' The Global Times is understood to be a voice of the Chinese Communist Party, run under the direction of the government's People's Daily newspaper. It has previously been described by international business news company Quartz as 'China's most belligerent tabloid'. The publication said it is 'best known for its hawkish, insulting editorials (with) aggressive attacks that get it noticed, and quoted, by foreign media around the world as the 'voice' of Beijing'. But the hawkish tone seemed suitably absent as the editorial team delivered compliment after compliment to Australia. 'Although China-Australia relations have experienced ups and downs, after the storm comes the rainbow,' it said. 'Today's... relationship is like a plane flying in the "stratosphere" after passing through the storm zone, and the most turbulent and bumpy period has passed.' It also sought to frame the Chinese government as a welcome ally to Australia in the face of Donald Trump's disruptive global tariffs. 'Australia is currently facing tariff pressure from Washington, but the outlook for the development of China-Australia economic and trade relations remains very clear,' it said. However, key Australian issues prioritised in Canberra - namely the lease of Darwin Port and the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement - were only mentioned in passing. Concerns about cyberattacks have been diminished to a subclause noting 'interference from third parties'. Albanese's diplomatic tour has clearly appeased The Global Times, even if it has taken a teacherly tone outlining hopes that Australia 'adheres to a mature and correct path' moving forward. Meanwhile, the visit has caused issues for Australian news outlets who attempted to cover the trip. A group of journalists and camera crews were filming near the historic Drum Tower landmark in the heart of the Chinese capital on Tuesday when they were confronted by security guards who demanded they stop filming. The guards blocked the contingent, who were travelling with a diplomatic escort, from leaving as they packed up, telling them they were not allowed to leave and that the police had been called. Following the altercation, Albanese admitted to reporters: 'China has a different system obviously with the media.' The Chinese government strictly regulates all forms of media, including news outlets, film, television, and online platforms, ensuring content aligns with the Communist Party's narrative. Sensitive topics such as human rights abuses, political dissent, Taiwan, Tibet, and the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre are heavily censored or erased altogether. Online, the 'Great Firewall' blocks access to many foreign websites and social media platforms, while Chinese alternatives are closely monitored and filtered in real time.
The Print
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
V-C in attendance, JNU renews joint research pact with Taipei Economic & Cultural Centre in India
Amongst the areas covered under the agreement include joint research between JNU and institutions in Taiwan, conferences and forums, facilitating exchanges to deepen understanding between New Delhi and Taipei, and facilitating increased cooperation between the two sides. The original agreement was first signed in 2022. On Monday, JNU Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit signed the agreement along with Baushuan Ger, the Representative to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC), in the presence of Amitabh Mattoo, the Dean of the School of International Studies at JNU. New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has renewed an agreement with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in India promoting joint research with academic institutions in Taiwan, and allowing for collaborative academic initiatives with a focus on Taiwan studies in India. At the signing event, Pandit pointed out Taiwan's strong support for India in its fight against terrorism and highlighted the necessity for enhancing cooperation between the two sides, given the current geopolitical situation. A few weeks earlier, JNU suspended its cooperation with the Inonu University in Türkiye, citing national security concerns. Other universities including Jamia Millia Islamia suspended cooperation with Turkish universities in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor. Ankara has supported Pakistan since the launch of India's Operation Sindoor. In contrast, Taiwan expressed its 'firm' support for India to take all measures necessary to 'safeguard' its national security. Though India acknowledges the One China Policy, which recognises Taiwan as a part of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the two sides have maintained diplomatic links in recent years. Last year, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his election victory. In response, Modi thanked the Taiwanese leader and sought 'closer ties' with Taipei, in both the economic and technological arenas. At the event, Buashuan Ger, the representative of the TECC in India, highlighted the need for enhancing cooperation and finding new avenues for the same between New Delhi and Taipei. The other attendees at the signing included Ravikesh, Registrar of JNU, Robert Hsieh Bor-huei, Deputy Representative of the TECC and Tsai Jen-Chun, Assistant Representative at the TECC. (Edited by Tony Rai) Also Read: How was JNU imagined? Design archives show the planning of a micro-city and a nation
Al Jazeera
17-02-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
US drops wording saying it does not support Taiwan independence
The United States Department of State has dropped wording stating that Washington does not support independence for Taiwan. The State Department latest 'fact sheet' on its website about Taiwan, a self-governing island claimed by China, does not include the phrase 'we do not support Taiwan independence,' which was previously featured on the page. The fact sheet, which was updated on Thursday, also modifies a passage about Taiwan's inclusion in international organisations, by dropping references to 'where statehood is not a requirement', and adds that Taiwan's dispute with China should be resolved 'free from coercion, in a manner acceptable to the people on both sides of the Strait'. A sentence has also been added describing the Pentagon's cooperation with Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council. The State Department described the changes to the website as 'routine' following queries from the media. 'As is routine, the fact sheet was updated to inform the general public about our unofficial relationship with Taiwan,' a spokesperson told multiple media outlets. The spokesperson was quoted as saying that the US remains committed to its 'One China Policy', which acknowledges China's position that there is only one Chinese government, and 'preserving the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait'. 'We oppose any unilateral changes to the status quo from either side. We support cross-Strait dialogue, and we expect cross-Strait differences to be resolved by peaceful means, free from coercion, in a manner acceptable to people on both sides of the Strait,' the spokesperson said. The American Institute in Taiwan, Washington's de-facto embassy in Taipei, was unavailable for comment on Monday because it was closed in observance of Presidents' Day in the US. The US State Department did not immediately respond to Al Jazeera's queries. Even as the US downplayed the changes, State Department was sending a message to China about its relationship with Taiwan, said Yang Kuang-shun, a co-founder of the US Taiwan Watch think tank. 'My feeling is that this is a pretty bold move, but it doesn't mean the Trump administration will support Taiwanese independence or any kind of policy change of that nature,' Yang told Al Jazeera. 'It shows that the Trump Administration and the United States has agency or has a say in the terms of US-Taiwan and US-China relations, rather than China dictating the nature of it.' Yang said the new wording was notable for calling out Beijing's coercive activities towards Taiwan – including trade sanctions or grey zone activities – while also saying the dispute should be resolved in a 'manner acceptable' to both sides. Taiwan, whose formal name is the Republic of China, is a self-governed democracy, but is officially recognised by just a handful of countries, though it maintains unofficial ties with much of the international community, including the US. Though Taipei considers itself to be a de facto independent state, it has never formally declared independence from Beijing, which has warned that doing so would lead to war. Under the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act, Washington is obliged to help Taiwan defend itself, but the law does not stipulate that it would necessarily intervene militarily in the event of a Chinese invasion or blockade. Even minor changes to how US officials refer to Taiwan are closely watched by both Beijing and Taipei. Former US President Joe Biden stated several times that the US would 'defend Taiwan' from China in the event of a conflict, but his remarks were walked back each time by the US State Department. The State Department also briefly removed a reference to Taiwanese independence from its fact sheet in May 2022, when Biden was president, but it was quickly added back just a few weeks later, Yang said. On Sunday, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the State Department's 'positive and friendly' updated wording as a sign of the 'close and friendly Taiwan-US partnership'. Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung also thanked the US for its 'support and positive stance on US-Taiwan relations' and 'commitment to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan-US economic, trade, and technology partnership and Taiwan's international space'. Lin's remarks followed a pledge by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Friday to deepen Taiwanese investment in the US, in a move seen as a bid to keep US President Donald Trump from imposing further tariffs on Taiwanese goods. Lai described Taiwan as an 'indispensable partner' to help the US rebuild its high-tech manufacturing sector.
