China sanctions US lawmaker for his visit to Taiwan, claiming he violated ‘One China’ principle
Fox News China sanctioned a United States lawmaker Thursday for his visit to Taiwan, saying he violated the “One China” principle that says Beijing has sovereignty over the island. The mainland’s ruling Communist Party says Taiwan, which split from the mainland in 1949 amid a civil war, must be reunited with China by force if…
Read MoreFormosa 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 MoreSurvey finds 70 per cent of polled Hongkongers in Greater Bay Area jobs scheme have quit, plan to resign or got no return offers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many say they had hoped to earn more than HK$18,000, according to joint survey between Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and think tank MWYO. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3217134/survey-reveals-70-cent-polled-hongkongers-greater-bay-area-jobs-scheme-have-quit-or-plan-resign?utm_source=rss_feed
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
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