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The outcome of a closely fought race will have repercussions beyond the island – but another contest this year is more critical
Like so many voters around the world, Taiwan’s have put the economy at the top of their agenda. Yet when they on 13 January to elect a new president and legislature, those will sit alongside the existential question of Taiwan’s future.
The island has enjoyed de facto independence since the defeated Kuomintang (KMT) fled there at the end of its civil war with the Communist party. But China claims sovereignty over it and has never ruled out using force to bring it into the fold. It has intensified its rhetoric and its since the incumbent president, Tsai Ing-wen, of the Democratic Progressive party (DPP) won power in 2016. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sharpened concerns about Taiwan’s fate. In his new year address, Xi Jinping reiterated that “reunification of the motherland is a historical inevitability”.
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Bi Haibo of the Chinese embassy in the UK responds to a Guardian editorial about the trial of the media mogul and pro-democracy activist
Your editorial () claims that the trial of Jimmy Lai’s case is a political one, suggesting that the British government should have acted earlier to urge China to release Jimmy Lai. It smears the National Security Law for Hong Kong, alleging that political interference has caused foreign companies to leave Hong Kong, and talks down the region’s development. These allegations misrepresent the facts and mislead the public.
The Hong Kong special administrative region of China follows the rule of law. Any law in Hong Kong must be observed, and those who break the law must be held accountable. Jimmy Lai was a mastermind and instigator of anti-China riots that took place in Hong Kong. He blatantly colluded with external forces to jeopardise national security, solicited foreign support, and is responsible for various egregious acts. The Hong Kong judicial authorities have tried the case in accordance with the law. This is justified, legitimate and lawful.

Recall reportedly affects majority of cars firm has sold in China and follows recall of more than 2m Teslas in the US last month
Tesla is recalling more than 1.6m Model S, X, 3 and Y electric vehicles exported to China for problems with their automatic assisted steering and door latch controls.
The recall, Tesla’s largest ever in China, affects the majority of the cars it has sold in the country, according to Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal.

American Born Chinese is the latest Disney+ series to get the ax. The comedy from Disney Branded Television has been canceled after one season. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that producers from ...

American Born Chinese is the latest Disney+ series to get the ax. The comedy from Disney Branded Television has been canceled after one season. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that producers from ...

American Born Chinese has been canceled by Disney+ after just one season 1, EW has confirmed. The series' first installment ended with a cliffhanger, and while it's unclear if viewers will ever learn ...

Weather observatory records period of more than 300 hours in which temperatures remained below freezing
Beijing experienced its coldest December since records began in 1951, after a cold wave hit much of China. Temperatures fell below -10C, alongside heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions. Northern and north-eastern parts of the country experienced the coldest temperatures, as icy air moved south from the Arctic, with some areas plunging to -40C.
The Beijing weather observatory recorded a period of more than 300 hours in which temperatures remained below freezing, which is the longest for December since records began 72 years ago. The cold snap forced the closure of many schools and businesses in the Chinese capital, owing to travel disruption and the stress from added heating demands. Temperatures have risen into the new year but Beijing remains cold, with maximum temperatures reaching just above freezing so far.

American Born Chinese,' starring Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan, has been canceled after one season at Disney+.

This law will not only ensure AAPI history is told, but it will highlight “the more factual and accurate contributions” of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, said Fong, who authored this law last ...

This law will not only ensure AAPI history is told, but it will highlight “the more factual and accurate contributions” of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, said Fong, who authored this law last ...

According to Deadline, Disney+ has officially decided not to renew its coming-of-age fantasy drama American Born Chinese for a second season. The cancellation comes after less than a year since the ...

Disney+ has announced its first cancellation of 2024: American Born Chinese. The show – which starred Jimmy Liu, Syndey Taylor and Ben Wang alongside Oscar winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan – ...