Taiwan on Thursday (March 23) recalled its ambassador to Honduras over a visit by the&nbsp; Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina to China. In a statement, Taiwan's foreign ministry said that Honduras ignored more than 80 years of friendship when it sent its foreign minister to China, which seriously damaged the feelings of Taiwan's government and its people.&nbsp;"We have decided to immediately recall our ambassador in Honduras to express our strong dissatisfaction," the statement said as reported by the news agency AFP.&nbsp;

Taiwan's response comes as Honduran Foreign Minister Reina was heading to China to hold discussions on the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Chinese government.&nbsp;

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Reina is accompanied by lawmaker Xiomara Zelaya, the daughter of President Iris Xiomara Castro Sarmiento, three government and diplomatic officials told AFP on Thursday. The Honduran delegation will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang. However, Beijing has not confirmed the visit.

China has claimed democratically governed Taiwan as part of its territory to be retaken one day — by force, if necessary. Under Beijing's "One China" principle, no country may maintain official diplomatic relations with both China and Taiwan. Taipei also maintains a somewhat similar policy and has cut ties with countries that switched recognition to Beijing.&nbsp;

Last week, Honduran President Castro ordered Foreign Minister Reina to establish diplomatic relations with China, a move which was severely criticised by Taiwan. Reina had said that economic necessity and Taiwan's refusal to increase financial aid to Honduras were behind the decision to establish ties with Beijing.

If Honduras does formally switch recognition, it would leave Taiwan with just 13 countries with which it has formal diplomatic ties.&nbsp;

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On Thursday, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu was asked by lawmakers regarding reports that Honduras demanded more aid to which Wu said his government was not prepared to accept an "unreasonable request".

"I will be frank, we are in a rather difficult situation. We are still trying our best, and we will do our best to the last minute. But we will not accept any unreasonable request, from Honduras or any other country, especially if they are opaque," Wu said, AFP reported.&nbsp;

Starting next week, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen will visit diplomatic allies Guatemala and Belize and she would be stopping in New York and Los Angeles.&nbsp;

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Taiwan on Thursday (March 23) recalled its ambassador to Honduras over a visit by the Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina to China. In a statement, Taiwan's foreign ministry said that Honduras ignored more than 80 years of friendship when it sent its foreign minister to China, which seriously damaged the feelings of Taiwan's government and its people.

Taiwan on Thursday (March 23) recalled its ambassador to Honduras over a visit by the Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina to China. In a statement, Taiwan's foreign ministry said that Honduras ignored more than 80 years of friendship when it sent its foreign minister to China, which seriously damaged the feelings of Taiwan's government and its people. "We have decided to immediately recall our ambassador in Honduras to express our strong dissatisfaction," the statement said as reported by the news agency AFP. Taiwan's response comes as Honduran Foreign Minister Reina was heading to China to hold discussions on the establishment of diplomatic relations with the Chinese government. ALSO READ | Taiwan has contingency plans for any moves by China during Prez Tsai Ing-wen's overseas visit: Minister Reina is accompanied by lawmaker Xiomara Zelaya, the daughter of President Iris Xiomara Castro Sarmiento, three government and diplomatic officials told AFP on Thursday. The Honduran delegation will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang. However, Beijing has not confirmed the visit. China has claimed democratically governed Taiwan as part of its territory to be retaken one day — by force, if necessary. Under Beijing's "One China" principle, no country may maintain official diplomatic relations with both China and Taiwan. Taipei also maintains a somewhat similar policy and has cut ties with countries that switched recognition to Beijing. Last week, Honduran President Castro ordered Foreign Minister Reina to establish diplomatic relations with China, a move which was severely criticised by Taiwan. Reina had said that economic necessity and Taiwan's refusal to increase financial aid to Honduras were behind the decision to establish ties with Beijing. If Honduras does formally switch recognition, it would leave Taiwan with just 13 countries with which it has formal diplomatic ties. ALSO READ | 'Don't quench thirst with poison': Taiwan's warning to Honduras against taking aid from China On Thursday, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu was asked by lawmakers regarding reports that Honduras demanded more aid to which Wu said his government was not prepared to accept an "unreasonable request". "I will be frank, we are in a rather difficult situation. We are still trying our best, and we will do our best to the last minute. But we will not accept any unreasonable request, from Honduras or any other country, especially if they are opaque," Wu said, AFP reported. Starting next week, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen will visit diplomatic allies Guatemala and Belize and she would be stopping in New York and Los Angeles. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Taiwan&nbsp;will fully reopen its borders by ending mandatory Covid quarantine for arrivals next month, the government said Thursday.

The island has largely kept its borders closed and implemented strict quarantine rules throughout the coronavirus pandemic, keeping infection numbers low at the expense of being internationally cut off.

The government started to move away from its zero-Covid strategy in April towards accepting endemicity once its population was well vaccinated.

From October 13, authorities will eliminate quarantine and ask arrivals to self-monitor for seven days, cabinet spokesman Lo Ping-cheng quoted Premier Su Tseng-chang as saying on Thursday.

Visitors currently have to undergo a mandatory three-day hotel quarantine, followed by four days of self-monitoring during which they are expected to avoid crowded places.

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Visa-free travel for visitors from certain countries will resume from September 29 and the ban on tour groups will be lifted in October, Lo added.

The new measures will allow "the public to fully return to normal life,&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;to open its door to welcome back tourists and all industries to be more active and prosperous", he said.

But some tourism industry experts said&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;would still struggle to compete for visitors with other destinations in the region because of its self-monitoring rules.

"The whole world except China and&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;have opened up, and&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;has already been too slow and too late," said Robert Kao, an expert on tourism management and operations at Tainan University of Technology.

He described the seven days of self-monitoring with no quarantine as "meaningless", and added that "tourists would opt for countries like Japan or South Korea where there are no such restrictions".

Taiwan&nbsp;saw nearly six million domestic coronavirus infections this year, although over 99 percent of the infected had mild or no symptoms, with a fatality rate of 0.16 percent, according to official data.

The Mainland Affairs Council,&nbsp;Taiwan's China affairs ministry, also announced Thursday that Chinese, Hong Kong and Macau residents could apply for entry to visit relatives, attend funerals or handle inheritances from September 29.&nbsp;

Crew members and technicians of Chinese airlines and shipping companies are also eligible to enter.&nbsp;

Taiwan&nbsp;has imposed tighter immigration restrictions on residents from China and the two Chinese territories, reflecting lingering political tensions with Beijing since the two sides split in 1949 after a civil war.

Taiwan will fully reopen its borders by ending mandatory Covid quarantine for arrivals next month, the government said Thursday. The island has largely kept its borders closed and implemented strict quarantine rules throughout the coronavirus pandemic, keeping infection numbers low at the expense of being internationally cut off.

Taiwan will fully reopen its borders by ending mandatory Covid quarantine for arrivals next month, the government said Thursday. The island has largely kept its borders closed and implemented strict quarantine rules throughout the coronavirus pandemic, keeping infection numbers low at the expense of being internationally cut off. The government started to move away from its zero-Covid strategy in April towards accepting endemicity once its population was well vaccinated. From October 13, authorities will eliminate quarantine and ask arrivals to self-monitor for seven days, cabinet spokesman Lo Ping-cheng quoted Premier Su Tseng-chang as saying on Thursday. Visitors currently have to undergo a mandatory three-day hotel quarantine, followed by four days of self-monitoring during which they are expected to avoid crowded places. Also see | How could the US sanction China to deter a Taiwan attack? Visa-free travel for visitors from certain countries will resume from September 29 and the ban on tour groups will be lifted in October, Lo added. The new measures will allow "the public to fully return to normal life, Taiwan to open its door to welcome back tourists and all industries to be more active and prosperous", he said. But some tourism industry experts said Taiwan would still struggle to compete for visitors with other destinations in the region because of its self-monitoring rules. "The whole world except China and Taiwan have opened up, and Taiwan has already been too slow and too late," said Robert Kao, an expert on tourism management and operations at Tainan University of Technology. He described the seven days of self-monitoring with no quarantine as "meaningless", and added that "tourists would opt for countries like Japan or South Korea where there are no such restrictions". Taiwan saw nearly six million domestic coronavirus infections this year, although over 99 percent of the infected had mild or no symptoms, with a fatality rate of 0.16 percent, according to official data. The Mainland Affairs Council, Taiwan's China affairs ministry, also announced Thursday that Chinese, Hong Kong and Macau residents could apply for entry to visit relatives, attend funerals or handle inheritances from September 29. Crew members and technicians of Chinese airlines and shipping companies are also eligible to enter. Taiwan has imposed tighter immigration restrictions on residents from China and the two Chinese territories, reflecting lingering political tensions with Beijing since the two sides split in 1949 after a civil war.

Taiwan to scrap Covid quarantine for travellers from October, lift ban on tour groups

United States President Joe Biden plans to ask Congress to approve an estimated $1.1bn arms sale to the self-ruled island of Taiwan as Taipei fires warning shots at a Chinese drone. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint | US readies $1.1 billion arms sale of missiles, radar to Taiwan

A day after shooting Chinese drones flying over its airspace, Taiwan has now vowed to counter Beijing's growing aggression. The Taiwanese security forces said that the island would exercise its right to self-defense for aircraft and ships that enter their sea and air territory.

Taipei responds to China's increasing drone harassment; Taiwan to exercise its right to self-defense

A day after shooting at Chinese drones flying over its airspace, Taiwan has now vowed to counter Beijing's growing aggression around it. The Taiwanese security forces said that the island would exercise its right to self defence.

Taiwan says it will 'exercise its right to self defence'

Taipei has fired warning shots at the Chinese drones that buzzed at a tiny offshore island. The firing happened shortly after the Taiwanese President ordered the military to take strong counter measures against provocations.

Taipei responds to China's increasing 'drone harassment'

Taiwan is staging military exercises to show its ability to resist Chinese pressure to accept Beijing's political control over the island.

WION Fineprint: Taipei holds military exercises to display war preparedness

Taiwan has showcased most advanced fighter jets and unveiled the F-16V fighter jet. Taipei has stimulated defence against invasion by China. Meanwhile, experts have said that possibility of a war is unlikely.

Battleground Taiwan: Taipei stimulates defence against invasion by China

Amidst military drills and heated exchanges, tensions between Beijing and Taipei are at an all-time high. The big question on everyone's mind is will China invade Taiwan and if that happens, can a self-governing island which china considers a renegade province defend itself well in terms of military?

Can China take Taiwan by force?

In the face of the continued Chinese war games, Taiwan on Wednesday unveiled its most advanced fighter jet in front of the media.

Taiwan showcases advanced fighter jets, Taipei stimulates defence against invasion by China

Taiwan has rejected China's 'one country, two systems' plan. Taipei has dismissed China's white paper on Taiwan and said only people of Taiwan can decide its future.

Taiwan rejects China's 'one country, two systems' plan

The world was closely watching US House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit and anyone could tell it made China's blood boil. Beijing didn't wait for Nancy Pelosi's short trip to get over, it announced about a week long military exercise. Now Beijing has issued white paper hint on how it intends to claim Taiwan

Beijing issues white paper hint on how it intends to claim Taiwan

Tensions simmer in South China sea as China has decided to continue its military exercises in the Taiwan strait after US house speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit last week to Taiwan. Now what could be viewed as retaliation to China's constant aggression, Taiwan too has started its live-fire artillery drill.

Taiwan holds live-fire drills; China continues its military drills

Amid the ongoing China-Taiwan crisis, China is all set to hold drills in the South yellow sea. Taiwan has accused Beijing of simulating invasion as 4-day drills end.

WION Fineprint: China to hold drills in the Southern part of yellow sea

Amid the ongoing China-Taiwan crisis after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, China is all set to hold drills in the South yellow sea. Taiwan has accused Beijing of simulating invasion as 4-day drills end.

Taiwan accuses Beijing of simulating invasion as 4-day drills end

Taipei is now fearing that the drills of Chinese military are in fact a simulation for an invasion. Chinese jets has been making incursions in Taiwan's air defence zones. Its ships have encircled the entire Island nation and grounds troops are raiding down missiles which has made Taiwanese very anxious.

Taiwan accuses Beijing of simulating invasion as drills continue

The historical conflict between China and Taiwan has taken uglier turns in recent times. Tensions have massively heightened because US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei. During her one-day visit, Pelosi met Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen along with other top officials of the island nation. She also reaffirmed America’s commitment to Taiwan.&nbsp;

China is Taiwan's largest trading partner and has reacted sharply to this visit. With bilateral trade worth $273 billion last year which accounted for 33 per cent of the island's total trade, globally, the current situation can be alarming. Warning that Washington will "pay a heavy price" for its "mistakes", Pelosi's visit has also stirred a rift between China and the United States because China claims Taiwan as a part of its territory.&nbsp;

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History has it, that Beijing often targets Taiwan’s agricultural industry as punishment for political issues. This time, China has also decided to hold almost a week of military exercises, including live-fire drills in six zones surrounding Taiwan. These drills are accompanied by trade curbs. Beijing halted some trade with Taiwan in retaliation and more disruptions are likely as political tensions intensify between both nations.&nbsp;

Citing excessive pesticide residue as the reason, China suspended some fish and fruit imports from Taiwan. Exports of natural sand which is used in construction have also been banned. Though from an economic perspective Taiwan might be able to sustain these bans, the military exercises have posed to be a bigger threat particularly because of their adverse impact on shipments. In addition to this, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office has declared that it would suspend imports of grapefruit, oranges, lemons and citrus fruits.&nbsp;

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Taiwan media has reported that China banned food imports from more than 100 of its suppliers. In fact, the Chinese customs data show that Beijing has blocked the imports of nearly 2000 food items from Taiwan. However, it is still unclear when these imports were suspended.&nbsp;

Further, tensions are ablaze over the impact of this trade war on Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. Due to its significant global contribution, traders and analysts are worried about an escalation in these tensions and its impact on the inflation levels and the global supply chain.&nbsp;

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The historical conflict between China and Taiwan has taken uglier turns in recent times. Tensions have massively heightened because US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei. During her one-day visit, Pelosi met Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen along with other top officials of the island nation. She also reaffirmed America’s commitment to Taiwan. China is Taiwan's largest trading partner and has reacted sharply to this visit. With bilateral trade worth $273 billion last year which accounted for 33 per cent of the island's total trade, globally, the current situation can be alarming. Warning that Washington will "pay a heavy price" for its "mistakes", Pelosi's visit has also stirred a rift between China and the United States because China claims Taiwan as a part of its territory. ALSO READ | 'Complete farce': Military exercise near Taiwan necessary, says China amid Pelosi's visit History has it, that Beijing often targets Taiwan’s agricultural industry as punishment for political issues. This time, China has also decided to hold almost a week of military exercises, including live-fire drills in six zones surrounding Taiwan. These drills are accompanied by trade curbs. Beijing halted some trade with Taiwan in retaliation and more disruptions are likely as political tensions intensify between both nations. Citing excessive pesticide residue as the reason, China suspended some fish and fruit imports from Taiwan. Exports of natural sand which is used in construction have also been banned. Though from an economic perspective Taiwan might be able to sustain these bans, the military exercises have posed to be a bigger threat particularly because of their adverse impact on shipments. In addition to this, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office has declared that it would suspend imports of grapefruit, oranges, lemons and citrus fruits. ALSO READ | Pelosi in Taiwan: How SPAR19 became the most tracked flight of all time Taiwan media has reported that China banned food imports from more than 100 of its suppliers. In fact, the Chinese customs data show that Beijing has blocked the imports of nearly 2000 food items from Taiwan. However, it is still unclear when these imports were suspended. Further, tensions are ablaze over the impact of this trade war on Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. Due to its significant global contribution, traders and analysts are worried about an escalation in these tensions and its impact on the inflation levels and the global supply chain. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

After Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit, China suspends some trade with Taipei

Parupalli Kashyap was on Friday knocked out of Taipei Open 2022 as he lost to Malaysia`s Soong Joo Ven in the quarterfinals. Though Kashyap put up a fight, Joo Ven prevailed 21-12, 12-21, 21-17 in the match that lasted 55 minutes. Joo Ven started the first game with a dominating performance and didn`t give Kashyap a chance to settle. The game was well controlled by the Malaysian player. Kashyap turned the tide in the second game and got even with his Malaysian rival.

The third game started well for Joo Ven as he kept a good lead over Kashyap. However, Kashyap fought hard towards the end winning four points in a row to make the score 17-19.Joo Ven kept his composure and was able to close the game in his favour. India`s fifth-seeded mixed doubles pair Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto crashed out of the ongoing Taipei Open 2022 on Friday.

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They went down 19-21, 12-21 to Malaysia`s Hoo Pang Ron and Toh Ee Wei in the quarterfinals. Indian shuttlers Dhruv Kapila and MR Arjun had bowed out in the second round of the Taipei Open 2022 on Thursday after losing to Chinese Taipei`s Su Ching Heng and Ye Hong Wei.&nbsp;

Parupalli Kashyap was on Friday knocked out of Taipei Open 2022 as he lost to Malaysia`s Soong Joo Ven in the quarterfinals. Though Kashyap put up a fight, Joo Ven prevailed 21-12, 12-21, 21-17 in the match that lasted 55 minutes.

Parupalli Kashyap was on Friday knocked out of Taipei Open 2022 as he lost to Malaysia`s Soong Joo Ven in the quarterfinals. Though Kashyap put up a fight, Joo Ven prevailed 21-12, 12-21, 21-17 in the match that lasted 55 minutes. Joo Ven started the first game with a dominating performance and didn`t give Kashyap a chance to settle. The game was well controlled by the Malaysian player. Kashyap turned the tide in the second game and got even with his Malaysian rival. The third game started well for Joo Ven as he kept a good lead over Kashyap. However, Kashyap fought hard towards the end winning four points in a row to make the score 17-19.Joo Ven kept his composure and was able to close the game in his favour. India`s fifth-seeded mixed doubles pair Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto crashed out of the ongoing Taipei Open 2022 on Friday. ALSO READ | Taipei Open 2022: Parupalli Kashyap cruises past Chia Hao Lee in 2nd round They went down 19-21, 12-21 to Malaysia`s Hoo Pang Ron and Toh Ee Wei in the quarterfinals. Indian shuttlers Dhruv Kapila and MR Arjun had bowed out in the second round of the Taipei Open 2022 on Thursday after losing to Chinese Taipei`s Su Ching Heng and Ye Hong Wei.

Taipei Open: Parupalli Kashyap bows out with defeat in quarterfinals

Parupalli Kashyap cruised past Chinese Taipei`s Chia Hao Lee in the second round of the ongoing Taipei Open in the men`s singles category on Thursday, reaching the quarterfinals. The Indian shuttler grabbed a comfortable win against his Chinese Taipei counterpart with the score of 21-10, 21-19 in Court 4. Kashyap won both the games to seal his spot in the quarter-finals. Kashyap started the game well and was always in a good lead. The first game was very one-sided for the Indian as he went on to win it with a score of 21-10 giving no chance at all to the Chinese Taipei shuttler to even fight back.

The second game however was a bit close with Lee coming back to his senses and fighting back. However, his efforts were not enough to take down the Indian shuttler. Earlier in the day, Samiya Irad Farooqui played against Chinese Taipei`s Wen Chi Hsu in women`s singles category. Samiya faced a disappointing result as she lost the match 18-21, 13-21 against the Chinese Taipei counterpart. The first game was well fought by Samiya but she could not close the game and lost it 18-21. Losing her rhythm at the end of the first game resulted in a disheartening outcome of the second game as well.

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The Chinese Taipei shuttler won the second game comfortably with a score of 21-13. The match that went on for 31 minutes resulted in a heartbreaking exit for the Indian in the early stages of the tournament. She had progressed to the second round by defeating Malaysia`s Kisona Selvaduray by 21-15, 21-11. Previously, Kashyap made a winning start to his campaign at Taipei Open 2022, defeating Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei in the first round of the men`s singles category on Wednesday.

Kashyap defeated his opposition 24-22, 21-10. The first game was a closely contested one but the second one was extremely one-sided. Kashyap won them both to win the match. Also, India`s fifth-seeded mixed doubles pair Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Cheng Kai Wen and Wang Yu Qiao in the ongoing Taipei Open 2022 on Thursday. The Indian pair defeated Cheng Kai Wen and Wang Yu-Qiao in the mixed doubles match by a big margin of 21-14, 21-17. Lastly, Mithun Manjunath crashed out of the tournament after losing to Japan`s Kodai Naraoka in the second round of men`s singles category by 24-22, 5-21, 17-21.

Parupalli Kashyap cruised past Chinese Taipei`s Chia Hao Lee in the second round of the ongoing Taipei Open in the men`s singles category on Thursday, reaching the quarterfinals.

Parupalli Kashyap cruised past Chinese Taipei`s Chia Hao Lee in the second round of the ongoing Taipei Open in the men`s singles category on Thursday, reaching the quarterfinals. The Indian shuttler grabbed a comfortable win against his Chinese Taipei counterpart with the score of 21-10, 21-19 in Court 4. Kashyap won both the games to seal his spot in the quarter-finals. Kashyap started the game well and was always in a good lead. The first game was very one-sided for the Indian as he went on to win it with a score of 21-10 giving no chance at all to the Chinese Taipei shuttler to even fight back. The second game however was a bit close with Lee coming back to his senses and fighting back. However, his efforts were not enough to take down the Indian shuttler. Earlier in the day, Samiya Irad Farooqui played against Chinese Taipei`s Wen Chi Hsu in women`s singles category. Samiya faced a disappointing result as she lost the match 18-21, 13-21 against the Chinese Taipei counterpart. The first game was well fought by Samiya but she could not close the game and lost it 18-21. Losing her rhythm at the end of the first game resulted in a disheartening outcome of the second game as well. ALSO READ | Javelin thrower Annu Rani becomes 1st Indian to make it to back-to-back finals at World Athletics C'ships The Chinese Taipei shuttler won the second game comfortably with a score of 21-13. The match that went on for 31 minutes resulted in a heartbreaking exit for the Indian in the early stages of the tournament. She had progressed to the second round by defeating Malaysia`s Kisona Selvaduray by 21-15, 21-11. Previously, Kashyap made a winning start to his campaign at Taipei Open 2022, defeating Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei in the first round of the men`s singles category on Wednesday. Kashyap defeated his opposition 24-22, 21-10. The first game was a closely contested one but the second one was extremely one-sided. Kashyap won them both to win the match. Also, India`s fifth-seeded mixed doubles pair Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Cheng Kai Wen and Wang Yu Qiao in the ongoing Taipei Open 2022 on Thursday. The Indian pair defeated Cheng Kai Wen and Wang Yu-Qiao in the mixed doubles match by a big margin of 21-14, 21-17. Lastly, Mithun Manjunath crashed out of the tournament after losing to Japan`s Kodai Naraoka in the second round of men`s singles category by 24-22, 5-21, 17-21.

Taipei Open 2022: Parupalli Kashyap cruises past Chia Hao Lee in 2nd round

Authorities in Taiwanese capital Taipei have reduced waiting time at traffic lights. The step has been taken to prevent discomfort and illness among pedestrians who would wait in scorching summer Sun.

Summers in Taipei are hot and humid. Temperatures often exceed 35 degrees Celcius (95F).

Announcement on reducing waiting times at the signals will result in reduction in wait times at 770 intersections in the city. The waiting time will reduce by up to one and half minutes.

The weather would be “very uncomfortable for motorcycles and pedestrians stopping and being exposed to the sun,” said Wang Yao-to, director of the Traffic Engineering Office. Wang was quoted by The Guardian.

Wait times for pedestrians at traffic signals is often topic of discussion in the city of 2.6 million residents. These wait times are long and often inconsistent. Wait times of of more than 70, 80 seconds are reportedly not uncommon.

The issue of traffic light wait-times is also caught on by advertisers. At an intersection near Taipei's famous 101 building, a giant foodpanda tells people, “Just to let you know … this red light will make you wait 115 seconds.” The advertisement jokingly tells people to order dinner while they wait for the light to turn green.

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Authorities in Taiwanese capital Taipei have reduced waiting time at traffic lights. The step has been taken to prevent discomfort and illness among pedestrians who would wait in scorching summer Sun.

Authorities in Taiwanese capital Taipei have reduced waiting time at traffic lights. The step has been taken to prevent discomfort and illness among pedestrians who would wait in scorching summer Sun. Summers in Taipei are hot and humid. Temperatures often exceed 35 degrees Celcius (95F). Announcement on reducing waiting times at the signals will result in reduction in wait times at 770 intersections in the city. The waiting time will reduce by up to one and half minutes. The weather would be “very uncomfortable for motorcycles and pedestrians stopping and being exposed to the sun,” said Wang Yao-to, director of the Traffic Engineering Office. Wang was quoted by The Guardian. Wait times for pedestrians at traffic signals is often topic of discussion in the city of 2.6 million residents. These wait times are long and often inconsistent. Wait times of of more than 70, 80 seconds are reportedly not uncommon. The issue of traffic light wait-times is also caught on by advertisers. At an intersection near Taipei's famous 101 building, a giant foodpanda tells people, “Just to let you know … this red light will make you wait 115 seconds.” The advertisement jokingly tells people to order dinner while they wait for the light to turn green. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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A&nbsp;US&nbsp;warship&nbsp;sailed through the sensitive&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;Strait&nbsp;on Saturday, part of what the&nbsp;US&nbsp;military calls routine activity but which&nbsp;China&nbsp;described as "provocative".

The&nbsp;US&nbsp;Navy's 7th Fleet said the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer&nbsp;USS&nbsp;Ralph Johnson was conducting a "routine" transit through international waters.

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"The ship's transit through the&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;Strait&nbsp;demonstrates the United States' commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific," 7th Fleet spokesperson Nicholas Lingo said in a statement. "The United States military flies, sails, and operates anywhere international law allows."

The Eastern Theatre Command of&nbsp;China's People's Liberation Army monitored the passage, which a spokesperson in a statement called a "provocative act."

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said the ship sailed in a northerly direction through the&nbsp;Strait, that its forces had monitored its passage and observed nothing out of the ordinary.

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Taiwan&nbsp;is currently in a heightened state of alert due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, nervous that&nbsp;China&nbsp;may try to take advantage of the situation to make a move on the island though the government has reported no unusual Chinese manoeuvres.

Last year,&nbsp;US&nbsp;naval ships transited the&nbsp;Strait&nbsp;roughly monthly. Saturday's&nbsp;sailing&nbsp;was the first since November.

China&nbsp;claims democratically ruled&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;as its own territory and has mounted repeated air force missions into&nbsp;Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ) over the past two years, provoking anger in&nbsp;Taipei.

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said that on Saturday eight Chinese aircraft, six fighters and two anti-submarine aircraft,&nbsp;flew into its ADIZ, to the northeast of the&nbsp;Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands at the top end of the South&nbsp;China&nbsp;Sea.

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Beijing calls&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;the most sensitive and important issue in its relations with Washington.

Like most countries, the United States has no formal diplomatic ties with&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;but is its most important international backer and arms supplier.

A US warship sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Saturday, part of what the US military calls routine activity but which China described as "provocative".

A US warship sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Saturday, part of what the US military calls routine activity but which China described as "provocative". The US Navy's 7th Fleet said the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson was conducting a "routine" transit through international waters. Also read | Russia-Ukraine war: Taiwan to join 'democratic countries' in sanctions on Russia "The ship's transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the United States' commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific," 7th Fleet spokesperson Nicholas Lingo said in a statement. "The United States military flies, sails, and operates anywhere international law allows." The Eastern Theatre Command of China's People's Liberation Army monitored the passage, which a spokesperson in a statement called a "provocative act." Taiwan's Defence Ministry said the ship sailed in a northerly direction through the Strait, that its forces had monitored its passage and observed nothing out of the ordinary. Also read | Two Chinese fighter jets enter Taiwan’s air defence zone Taiwan is currently in a heightened state of alert due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, nervous that China may try to take advantage of the situation to make a move on the island though the government has reported no unusual Chinese manoeuvres. Last year, US naval ships transited the Strait roughly monthly. Saturday's sailing was the first since November. China claims democratically ruled Taiwan as its own territory and has mounted repeated air force missions into Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ) over the past two years, provoking anger in Taipei. Taiwan's Defence Ministry said that on Saturday eight Chinese aircraft, six fighters and two anti-submarine aircraft, flew into its ADIZ, to the northeast of the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands at the top end of the South China Sea. Watch | Gravitas: China's lessons from the Ukraine crisis Beijing calls Taiwan the most sensitive and important issue in its relations with Washington. Like most countries, the United States has no formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan but is its most important international backer and arms supplier.

China says US warship sailing in Taiwan Strait 'provocative'

A week ago, Taiwan said it would not participate in the opening ceremony of the Winter Games in Beijing. Then the island democracy reversed its decision, citing pressure from the International Olympic Committee.

In at first declining, Taiwanese officials had pointed to inconvenient flight schedules and pandemic restrictions. But they are also engaged in a political rivalry with Beijing over the Olympics, embodied in one persistent issue: the name of Taiwan’s delegation.

Taiwan, a self-ruled island that China claims as its territory, has for decades been compelled to compete in international sports events as “Chinese Taipei” rather than as Taiwan or under its formal name, Republic of China. The International Olympic Committee’s rules prohibit delegations from Taiwan from using any symbols suggesting that the island is a sovereign nation.

When Taiwan said on Monday that it had decided to take part in the opening ceremony, officials from the island urged China not to try to use the Games to suppress Taiwan. They did not go into specifics, but some Taiwanese officials worry that Beijing might use the Games to undermine the island’s status.

The dispute centres on the Chinese rendering of the Taiwanese delegation’s name, “Chinese Taipei.” Officially, the delegation’s Chinese name is Zhonghua Taipei. But officials on the mainland often refer to the Taiwanese delegation as Zhongguo Taipei. Zhongguo is the Chinese name for China; referring to the Taiwanese delegation as such implies that the athletes and the island they represent are part of China.

In 2008, when the Taiwan delegation marched into the National Stadium in Beijing for the Summer Olympics, the event’s Chinese announcer stuck to the official version of the delegation’s name. But relations between the two sides have since deteriorated, and concerns have grown that this time, China might use the ceremonies as an opportunity to assert its claim over Taiwan.

On Friday, the island’s delegation will not get to use the name Taiwan on their national team uniforms, sing their anthem or carry the island’s flag during the opening ceremony.

“I actually feel a bit disappointed that I can’t compete with the name of Taiwan,” Lin Sin-rong, a luger who is competing in Beijing, said in January. “When it comes to China, I do what I should and keep what I shouldn’t say in my heart.”

A week ago, Taiwan said it would not participate in the opening ceremony of the Winter Games in Beijing. Then the island democracy reversed its decision, citing pressure from the International Olympic Committee.

A week ago, Taiwan said it would not participate in the opening ceremony of the Winter Games in Beijing. Then the island democracy reversed its decision, citing pressure from the International Olympic Committee. In at first declining, Taiwanese officials had pointed to inconvenient flight schedules and pandemic restrictions. But they are also engaged in a political rivalry with Beijing over the Olympics, embodied in one persistent issue: the name of Taiwan’s delegation. Taiwan, a self-ruled island that China claims as its territory, has for decades been compelled to compete in international sports events as “Chinese Taipei” rather than as Taiwan or under its formal name, Republic of China. The International Olympic Committee’s rules prohibit delegations from Taiwan from using any symbols suggesting that the island is a sovereign nation. When Taiwan said on Monday that it had decided to take part in the opening ceremony, officials from the island urged China not to try to use the Games to suppress Taiwan. They did not go into specifics, but some Taiwanese officials worry that Beijing might use the Games to undermine the island’s status. The dispute centres on the Chinese rendering of the Taiwanese delegation’s name, “Chinese Taipei.” Officially, the delegation’s Chinese name is Zhonghua Taipei. But officials on the mainland often refer to the Taiwanese delegation as Zhongguo Taipei. Zhongguo is the Chinese name for China; referring to the Taiwanese delegation as such implies that the athletes and the island they represent are part of China. In 2008, when the Taiwan delegation marched into the National Stadium in Beijing for the Summer Olympics, the event’s Chinese announcer stuck to the official version of the delegation’s name. But relations between the two sides have since deteriorated, and concerns have grown that this time, China might use the ceremonies as an opportunity to assert its claim over Taiwan. On Friday, the island’s delegation will not get to use the name Taiwan on their national team uniforms, sing their anthem or carry the island’s flag during the opening ceremony. “I actually feel a bit disappointed that I can’t compete with the name of Taiwan,” Lin Sin-rong, a luger who is competing in Beijing, said in January. “When it comes to China, I do what I should and keep what I shouldn’t say in my heart.”

What’s in a name? For Taiwan, a lot

The US and Taiwanese governments will convene a formal dialogue on Monday meant to strengthen commercial and economic cooperation between Washington and Taipei.

US, Taiwanese governments to convene formal dialogue

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An earthquake occurred off the Taiwan coast as buildings shook in capital Taipei on Wednesday.

The country's weather bureau said the quake with a magnitude of 5.4 on the Richter scale took place on the east coast.

There were no reports of any casualties. The underwater quake took place at a depth of 7.6 km, the weather bureau said.

Hualien city measured the highest intensity including Yanliao village.

There have been a number of earthquakes reported in Hualien since June. On June 28, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit Hualien County in eastern Taiwan with another reported on June 23 measuring 4.9 in the same area.

On June 11, at least three earthquakes had hit Shoufeng in Hualien with one recorded at magnitude 5.3 at a depth of 11.2 km.&nbsp;

Taiwan has been susceptible to earthquakes for a long time with one the worst occurring in 1999 which measured 7.3 on the Richter scale. The earthquake shattered several buildings and led to the death of over 2,000 people.

The Taiwan government has set up several early warning systems across the country including in schools and in high-risk areas.

(With inputs from Agencies)&nbsp; 
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An earthquake occurred off the Taiwan coast as buildings shook in capital Taipei on Wednesday. The country's weather bureau said the quake with a magnitude of 5.

An earthquake occurred off the Taiwan coast as buildings shook in capital Taipei on Wednesday. The country's weather bureau said the quake with a magnitude of 5.4 on the Richter scale took place on the east coast. There were no reports of any casualties. The underwater quake took place at a depth of 7.6 km, the weather bureau said. Hualien city measured the highest intensity including Yanliao village. There have been a number of earthquakes reported in Hualien since June. On June 28, a 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit Hualien County in eastern Taiwan with another reported on June 23 measuring 4.9 in the same area. On June 11, at least three earthquakes had hit Shoufeng in Hualien with one recorded at magnitude 5.3 at a depth of 11.2 km. Taiwan has been susceptible to earthquakes for a long time with one the worst occurring in 1999 which measured 7.3 on the Richter scale. The earthquake shattered several buildings and led to the death of over 2,000 people. The Taiwan government has set up several early warning systems across the country including in schools and in high-risk areas. (With inputs from Agencies)

Earthquake in Taiwan shakes capital Taipei; no casualties

China has accused the United States of damaging the peace and stability of Taiwan. Beijing said that it also opposes any official US-Taiwan talks as several former American officials arrived in Taipei to signal President Joe Biden's commitment towards Taiwan.

China opposes any contact between US and Taiwan

Less than a day after Taiwan announced that it was setting up trade office in Guyana, Guyana's foreign ministry said the agreement had been scrapped. Taiwan fumed as it blamed 'evil' China of pressuring Taiwan into scrapping the deal.

"We express strongest dissatisfaction and condemnation that the Chinese government has again bullied and suppressed Taiwan in the international space," Taipei's foreign ministry said in a statement.

"The Chinese government says one thing but does another which will only highlight its evil nature and further distance the people on the two sides."

Taiwan enjoys recognition over China from only 15 countries. China considers Taiwan as its own territory.

Beijing has ramped up military pressure and snatched seven of Taiwan's diplomatic allies since President Tsai Ing-wen came to power in 2016, as she refused to acknowledge its stance that the island belongs to "one China".

Taiwan had said Thursday that its representative office in Guyana had started operations provisionally in January, a step the United States called a "milestone".

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But Guyana issued a statement the same day, saying it "wishes to clarify that it continues to adhere to the One China policy and its diplomatic relations remain intact with the People's Republic of China".

Taiwan's presidential office spokesman Xavier Chang described Guyana's decision as "unilateral".

China's foreign ministry spokesman had warned Thursday that any attempted by Taipei "to get foreign support and engage in separatist activities is doomed to fail".

(With AFP inputs)

Less than a day after Taiwan announced that it was setting up trade office in Guyana, Guyana's foreign ministry said the agreement had been scrapped. Taiwan fumed as it blamed 'evil' China of pressuring Taiwan into scrapping the deal.

Less than a day after Taiwan announced that it was setting up trade office in Guyana, Guyana's foreign ministry said the agreement had been scrapped. Taiwan fumed as it blamed 'evil' China of pressuring Taiwan into scrapping the deal. "We express strongest dissatisfaction and condemnation that the Chinese government has again bullied and suppressed Taiwan in the international space," Taipei's foreign ministry said in a statement. "The Chinese government says one thing but does another which will only highlight its evil nature and further distance the people on the two sides." Taiwan enjoys recognition over China from only 15 countries. China considers Taiwan as its own territory. Beijing has ramped up military pressure and snatched seven of Taiwan's diplomatic allies since President Tsai Ing-wen came to power in 2016, as she refused to acknowledge its stance that the island belongs to "one China". Taiwan had said Thursday that its representative office in Guyana had started operations provisionally in January, a step the United States called a "milestone". Also Read | China conducts mid-course anti-ballistic missile test: Report But Guyana issued a statement the same day, saying it "wishes to clarify that it continues to adhere to the One China policy and its diplomatic relations remain intact with the People's Republic of China". Taiwan's presidential office spokesman Xavier Chang described Guyana's decision as "unilateral". China's foreign ministry spokesman had warned Thursday that any attempted by Taipei "to get foreign support and engage in separatist activities is doomed to fail". (With AFP inputs)

Guyana scraps Taiwanese trade office, Taiwan blames 'evil' China

Inspiration for high fashion can come from strange places. For one Taiwanese designer, it's upcycling old wires and bolts from the power industry. Wang Li-ling, 36, scours dumps, picking up old bits of metal and wires from Taiwan's main electricity supplier to add extra flair to her clothes.

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A British tourist in Taiwan is now on a mission to clean up the Tamsui river in the Taipei city. One of the island's longest river. This man is unable to travel back to United Kingdom due to travel restrictions during the pandemic.

British tourist stuck in Taiwan leads clean-drive, clean Taipei rivers

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