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Michael Danielsen - Taiwan Corner @taiwancorner.org · 1d

Accepted dependency on a wrong player like China for rare earth material can be tricky. At least EU has woken on this and try to diversify. www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/...

Taiwan faces risk from China’s rare earth rules - Taipei Times

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Michael Danielsen - Taiwan Corner @taiwancorner.org · 9d

Why give all Taiwanese NT$10.000 tax rebate when Taiwan has poor people who needs better care! www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6213301

Taiwan NT$10,000 tax rebate likely in November | Taiwan News | Oct. 3, 2025 17:17

Legislative Yuan to pass special budget in mid-October | Oct. 3, 2025 17:17

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Brian Hioe @brianhioe.bsky.social · 10d

Finger pointing between both sides, but either way, this is an illustrative case in rural Taiwan

New Bloom @newbloommag.net · 11d

"Illegal Gravel Excavation in Meinong Comes Under Scrutiny“ by @brianhioe.bsky.social

Illegal Gravel Excavation in Meinong Comes Under Scrutiny | New Bloom Magazine

Illegal gravel excavation in Meinong, Kaohsiung has led to controversy, with the DPP and KMT each blaming each other over the controversy. The case has been termed the “Grand Canyon” of Kaohsiung…

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Michael Danielsen - Taiwan Corner @taiwancorner.org · 12d

Taiwan First! edition.cnn.com/2025/10/01/b...

Taiwan says it will resist pressure from Washington to move half of chip production to US | CNN Business

Taiwan has vowed to resist pressure from Washington to shift half of its chip production capacity to the United States, a disagreement that could complicate ongoing tariff talks

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Michael Danielsen - Taiwan Corner @taiwancorner.org · 13d

Good development that Germany deepens tech ties with Taiwan. This strengthen both Taiwan and Europe.
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Germany deepens tech ties with Taiwan | Taiwan News | Sep. 30, 2025 20:56

Saxony officials highlight semiconductor ties and sustainable technology at Taipei conference | Sep. 30, 2025 20:56

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Michael Danielsen - Taiwan Corner @taiwancorner.org · 14d

A must-read by @michaelturton.bsky.social : History matters: treaties bind, declarations don’t.
That’s why Taiwan’s status remains unresolved. Period. www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...

Notes from Central Taiwan: Hurray! The AIT finally pushes back on Chinese expansionist fictions - Taipei Times

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Michael Turton @michaelturton.bsky.social · 15d

Important....
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CNA reporter quits over Huang Kuo-chang spying claims - Taipei Times

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Brian Hioe @brianhioe.bsky.social · 17d

Oh boy lol

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Russia is helping prepare China to attack Taiwan, documents suggest

Russia is using its battlefield experience to give Chinese airborne units the training and technical knowhow to carry out lightning-fast operations.

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Michael Danielsen - Taiwan Corner @taiwancorner.org · 17d

Agreed on Taiwan: "America’s strength has never come from trading away the rights of free people to buy time. It comes from aligning power with principle, and from the quiet confidence that a rules-based order, however imperfect, is worth defending." thehill.com/opinion/inte...

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Brian Hioe @brianhioe.bsky.social · 18d

Curious about why this has occurred

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Poland becomes biggest buyer of Taiwan drones - Taipei Times

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Michael Danielsen - Taiwan Corner @taiwancorner.org · 18d

EU is silent. What is EU's position on Taiwan's participation in International Civil Aviation Organization technical work? USA supports Taiwan's participation in technical work. This work requires no statehood. So EU speak up! Your One China policy allows it. www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...

US official calls for inclusion of Taiwan in ICAO - Taipei Times

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Brian Hioe @brianhioe.bsky.social · 21d

Hmmmm

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Cross-strait forum delayed due to ‘unresolved details’ - Taipei Times

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Michael Danielsen - Taiwan Corner @taiwancorner.org · 21d

More of this. Europe raises its profile at defense show displaying drones from airbus at the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition in Taipei www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/...

Europe raises its profile at defense show - Taipei Times

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Brian Hioe @brianhioe.bsky.social · 25d

Unfortunate that industrial accidents, leading to worker deaths, environmental destruction, and sexual harassment of workers occur at Taiwanese-owned companies in Indonesia, at a time that Taiwan seeks to expand its presence in Southeast Asia

New Bloom @newbloommag.net · 26d

"Business Practices of Taiwanese Companies in Indonesia Come Under Fire" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

Business Practices of Taiwanese Companies in Indonesia Come Under Fire | New Bloom Magazine

The business practices of Taiwanese companies in Indonesia are under scrutiny after a number of cases in the last few months…

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Michael Danielsen - Taiwan Corner @taiwancorner.org · Sep 7

Imagine Taiwan's political environment valued ambition for Taiwan, cooperation and compromises more.
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Lai covers economic, wealth fund plans - Taipei Times

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Michael Danielsen - Taiwan Corner @taiwancorner.org · Sep 4

More in this direction will benefit ordinary Taiwanese. www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6193685

Taiwan to cap rent hikes, penalize landlords blocking subsidies | Taiwan News | Sep. 4, 2025 17:52

Rent increases tied to annual rent index growth rate | Sep. 4, 2025 17:52

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Michael Danielsen - Taiwan Corner @taiwancorner.org · Sep 2

And KMT does not even think it is directly a bad idea to attend China’s authoritarian military parade. Hm. www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/...

Former KMT chair to attend Chinese military parade - Taipei Times

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Sense Hofstede @sensehofstede.nl · Aug 28

Taiwan’s foreign minister Lin Chia-lung makes a rare, unofficial visit to the Philippines as the two sides quietly expand ties – Bloomberg: ‘is leading a delegation of Taiwanese and American entrepreneurs to Manila and other cities’

Taiwan’s Top Envoy Makes Rare Philippines Visit as Ties Ramp Up

Taiwan’s top diplomat made a rare, unofficial visit to the Philippines on Thursday as the two sides quietly expand ties in the face of growing tensions with China.

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Michael Danielsen - Taiwan Corner @taiwancorner.org · Aug 27

What? Chinese produced robotic dogs mapping data in Taipei City. Minimal IT knowledge would suggest a clear no go. The dogs have been completely taken out of use following request from DPP Taipei City Councilor Yen.

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Taipei’s robot dog patrol a security risk: expert - Taipei Times

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Brian Hioe @brianhioe.bsky.social · Aug 22

I don’t think it bodes well for Huang to what extent the party is built around Ko, he’s appealing to diehard Ko supporters, but will it appeal to others? Or does he hope to hail votes solely from the basis of being a pan-blue alternative to the TPP?

New Bloom @newbloommag.net · Aug 22

"TPP Proposal Seeks to Change Criminal Justice System to Free Ko" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

TPP Proposal Seeks to Change Criminal Justice System to Free Ko | New Bloom Magazine

A legal proposal from the TPP seeks to end pre-trial detentions over collusion. That is, Taiwan’s criminal justice system allows for pre-trial detention of individuals on charges of collusion…

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Brian Hioe @brianhioe.bsky.social · Aug 23

Here's my report on the recalls. Given the result last month with the first and larger round of recalls, in which none passed, this outcome was not surprising. The referendum on the Ma-anshan plant is still in the midst of vote counting

New Bloom @newbloommag.net · Aug 23

"Second and Final Round of Recalls Results in A Win for the KMT" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

Second and Final Round of Recalls Results in A Win for the KMT | New Bloom Magazine

The second and final round of recalls took place across Taiwan today, with seven KMT legislators facing recall. Likewise, a national referendum on the issue of whether to extend the lifespan of the Ma...

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Michael Danielsen - Taiwan Corner @taiwancorner.org · Aug 22

Taiwan People's Party once supported more defense spending before the election. Do they remember that? Or changed their mind?
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Lai aims for 5% GDP defense spending - Taipei Times

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Sense Hofstede @sensehofstede.nl · Aug 19

Donovan’s Deep Dives: Mayor Lu Shiow-yen’s KMT chair dilemma – Courtney Donovan Smith for Taipei Times: ‘Lu is widely tipped to be the KMT’s presidential candidate in 2028.’

Donovan’s Deep Dives: Lu Shiow-yen’s KMT chair dilemma - Taipei Times

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Michael Danielsen - Taiwan Corner @taiwancorner.org · Aug 16

Great to see Taiwan’s ambassador to Denmark taking part in Copenhagen gay pride and that many Taiwanese here participated.

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Michael Danielsen - Taiwan Corner @taiwancorner.org · Aug 16

Jo, en mulighed. Papegøje-journalistik gavner ikke Taiwan eller andre.

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