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Chris Horton 何貴森
@heguisen
Taiwan-based journalist. Bylines in
@nytimes
,
@NikkeiAsia
,
@theatlantic
,
@business
. Previously Hong Kong, Kunming, Shanghai, LFK. Vice president
@TaiwanFCC
.
Taipeichrishortonwriter.comJoined June 2013
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Hun Sen is Beijing's most important ally in ASEAN, and China's support is vital to the Cambodian dictator's political survival. In July, Cambodia will hold a general "election", don't be shocked by a big announcement this weekend.
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China-Cambodia Monitor
@ChinaCamMonitor
According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, 🇰🇭 PM Hun Sen to pay official visit to China from February 9 to 11. cc-times.com/posts/20556
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Reminder that "Mainland" is a term used intentionally by both the CCP and KMT to imply that Taiwan is a part of China. Language matters.
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中國國民黨 KMT
@kuomintang
The KMT insists on defending the ROC🇹🇼as well as safeguarding freedom & democracy. Vice Chair Hsia’s coming trip to mainland China is to follow up on last year’s trip of listening and caring. Its purpose is to listen to and support our nationals residing on the Mainland,
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If you find the balloon unnerving, spare a thought for Taiwan, where fighter jets scramble daily to intercept PLA warplanes operating just outside national airspace. The sound of airborne Taiwanese F-16s in the country's south is part of daily life now.
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國防部 Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C. 🇹🇼
@MoNDefense
6 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities.
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Ida Bae Wells
@nhannahjones
Those who stoked the frenzy about "wokism" are remarkably silent about actual state censorship and punishment. And this being done by the man many in media cover as a legitimate presidential candidate.
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David Beard
@dabeard
If Florida, teachers are advised to hide their books to avoid felony charges. At one school, “the kids began crying and writing letters to the principal, saying, ‘Please don’t take my books, please don’t do this.’” washingtonpost.com/education/2023
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Steven Chase
@stevenchase
MPs unanimously approve motion calling on Canada to admit 10,000 Uyghur refugees fleeing persecution from China. Those backing motion include Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet. Back in 2021, cabinet abstained from vote declaring China's treatment of Uyghurs to be genocide.
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Czech president-elect Pavel meeting Tsai while both are in office would be... something. Would Beijing cut diplomatic recognition of Prague?
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Petr Pavel
@general_pavel
I also expressed hope to have the opportunity to meet President Tsai in person in the future.
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Štefan Auer
@stefanauer_hku
Once Russia is defeated, Ukraine will likely deepen its partnership with Poland to form a powerful bloc within European politics. Together, the two nations will have an authoritative voice in the wider democratic world.’
atlanticcouncil.org
Poland is leading Europe's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Poland was the unsung hero of the recent landmark decision by Berlin and Washington to provide Ukraine with tanks as Polish leadership continues to shape the European response to Russia's genocidal...
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@heguisen
How much progress has Taiwan made in expanding its international profile during the presidency of
@iingwen
? In late 2016, Tsai called president-elect Trump. Today president-elect Pavel called Tsai. h/t
@james_chater
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TaiwanPlus
@taiwanplusnews
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has held a phone call with the president-elect of the Czech Republic. It's a significant diplomatic breakthrough with the European state, which does not officially recognize Taiwan.
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In other interesting optics,
@AsiaSociety
co-chair Ronnie Chan also a member of the new task force established to whitewash Hong Kong's deteriorating human rights situation
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Joey Siu 邵嵐🌻
@jooeysiiu
The @SCMPNews’s Editor-in-Chief Tammy Tam appointed to the Hong Kong government’s new Task Force on Promoting and Branding Hong Kong, "to focus on devising narratives for the new situation, new potentials and new opportunities in Hong Kong". info.gov.hk/gia/general/20
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cc: Taiwan
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Ned Price
@StateDeptSpox
United States government official
Beijing continues to undermine the rights and freedoms they guaranteed for Hong Kong. Eligible Hong Kongers currently in the U.S. may remain here for up to two years. This action reaffirms our solidarity with people in Hong Kong. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/
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Jeong Park 박종찬 (journa.host/@jeongpark52)
@JeongPark52
FYI, important note here: Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (or TECO) in LA has told us that the names of two victims in the Monterey Park shooting are Yu-Lun Kao and Wen-Tau Yu, not Yu Kao and Wen Yu as initially released by the coroner's office.
latimes.com
Dancers, grandparents, community builders: All 11 killed in Monterey Park shooting identified
All 11 people killed in the Monterey Park shooting have been identified. They're remembered as dancers, beloved family members and pillars of the community.
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"For Beijing, enforcing their vision of ‘One China’ today is no longer about a diplomatic battle against a rival regime, but rather about repressing the popular will of the Taiwanese people." 🔥 distillation of Taiwan's complex history by
@jamestwotree
jacobin.com
Taiwan’s History Shows Why We Need a Global Democratic Order
Taiwan has been subject to the machinations of great powers for much of its history. A better international order would ensure that all nations, big and small, have an equal voice in the global arena.
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"The region has been doubling down on its relations with the US as a security guarantor (with the aim of being strongly anchored in NATO) and has been in the vanguard of hardening the EU’s policy towards China and enhancing its bond with Taiwan."
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Eva Seiwert
@evaseiwert
In 2022, many Central and Eastern European countries recalibrated their relations with China, and the 17+1 shrank to a mere 14+1. In today’s @9DashLine Forum, experts assess CEE countries’ relations with China and how they expect them to evolve in 2023. 👇 9dashline.com/article/2023-t
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Ashish Valentine
@ashishval
Taiwan friends: does anyone know of a family that's welcoming relatives from abroad for the first time since the pandemic started, to celebrate Chinese New Year? If so, I'd love to speak with them soon for a radio story. Happy to give more info if needed!
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