Taiwan

  • WorldConservationists in Taichung, Taiwan, released an endangered Formosan black bear back into the wild, accompanied by gunshots and air horns to encourage the bear to quickly retreat into the central Taiwanese mountains.
    Luke Chapman4 hours ago
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    Endangered Formosan black bear released into Taiwanese wild

    Conservationists in Taichung, Taiwan, released an endangered Formosan black bear back into the wild, accompanied by gunshots and air horns to encourage the bear to quickly retreat into the central Taiwanese mountains. The young bear, Ziman, had recovered from a paw amputation caused by a hunter’s steel trap and was given another chance at life. Pihao Payen, the leader of…

  • WorldChina's $15 billion military drills near Taiwan
    Matthew Coles1 day ago
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    China’s $15 billion military drills near Taiwan

    China allocated approximately $15 billion, or 7% of its defence budget, to exercises in the Western Pacific in 2023, according to an unpublished Taiwanese estimate. This investment highlights Beijing’s focus on military activities around Taiwan and neighbouring regions. Taiwan’s armed forces conducted internal research, revealing insights into China’s defence spending amidst heightened regional tensions. Beijing considers Taiwan part of its…