Category: Nations
Formosa Smart Energy breaks ground on Changhua battery cell plant
Taipei, April 14 (CNA) Formosa Smart Energy Tech Corp. has broken ground on a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell plant in Changhua, with the company saying it aims to start production at the site in the second half of 2024. https://focustaiwan.tw/sci-tech/202304140020
Read MoreTop Russian, Armenian diplomats discuss normalization between Yerevan, Baku
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Clashes between Armenian and Azerbaijani troops were reported on Tuesday near the village of Tekh in Armenia’s Syunik region https://tass.com/world/1604549
Read MoreChina’s new defence chief to visit Russia, marking a first since Ukraine invasion
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. It will be the first international trip for Li Shangfu, who was appointed defence minister and state councillor in March. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3217133/chinas-new-defence-chief-visit-russia-marking-first-ukraine-invasion?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSenior Russian diplomat presents Russia-Africa summit document drafts
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “It was noted unanimously that the upcoming summit will be a framework event which will give a weighty impetus to the development of comprehensive long-term strategic cooperation between Russia and Africa,” the ministry noted https://tass.com/politics/1604547
Read MorePacific Fleet to undertake combat training missions towards end of drills — top brass
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Valery Gerasimov, at the first stage of the snap combat readiness check the Russian Pacific Fleet will practice being put on full combat alert https://tass.com/defense/1604545
Read MoreRussia’s Rublev through to semis at 2023 ATP Monte Carlo with straight sets win
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The 2023 ATP Monte Carlo Masters tennis tournament marks its 116th edition this year and is traditionally played on outdoor clay courts https://tass.com/sport/1604543
Read MorePortuguese parliamentary delegation arrives in Taiwan
Taipei, April 14 (CNA) A seven-member Portuguese parliamentary delegation arrived in Taiwan on Friday for a six-day visit that will include a meeting with Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德), according to Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304140019
Read MoreNorway confirms its hostile status by expelling Russian diplomats — Foreign Ministry
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Maria Zakharova stressed that Moscow views this decision by Oslo as a “deliberate escalation of animosity toward Russia” https://tass.com/politics/1604537
Read MoreChina rolls out red carpet for Brazil’s President Lula, with pledge to elevate ties
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xi Jinping welcomes his Brazilian counterpart to the Chinese capital, saying relations are a diplomatic priority. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3217130/china-rolls-out-red-carpet-brazils-president-lula-pledge-elevate-ties?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang urges Germany to avoid ‘bloc confrontation’ amid warnings Taiwan conflict would be global ‘horror show’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Qin meets German counterpart Annalena Baerbock, who says Europe ‘cannot be indifferent to tensions in the Taiwan Strait’. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3217128/chinese-foreign-minister-qin-gang-urges-germany-avoid-bloc-confrontation-amid-warnings-taiwan?utm_source=rss_feed
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