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Figures released by Taiwan’s defence ministry reveal that more soldiers and officers are seeking early discharges, leading to staffing ratios under acceptable operational standards. Photo: EPA-EFE
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More Taiwan soldiers exit military early, causing ‘alarming’ staff shortage

Legislators call for action as defence ministry figures show a rising number of volunteer personnel are willing to pay for early discharges.

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Taiwanese military focuses on PLA cognitive warfare threat in revamped TV show

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Beijing ramps up integration push with local Taiwan affairs offices in Fujian

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Can Taiwan avoid political turmoil as lawmakers spar over mass recalls?

As the DPP and KMT tussle over government’s mandate, each side threatens to oust lawmakers, fuelling worries over political stability.

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Government and opposition lawmakers have threated to oust each other amid ongoing tensions, threatening further political instability. Photo: AFP
Government and opposition lawmakers have threated to oust each other amid ongoing tensions, threatening further political instability. Photo: AFP
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Former Chinese state media editor Hu Jian lands new foreign ministry role

Ex-journalist Hu has called for ‘debunking lies’ about China from Western countries.

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China catches foreign spy taking photos of island military site: report

The overseas operative and an assistant intended to gather intelligence on coastal facilities, state broadcaster reports.

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Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign

China’s top anti-corruption agency doubles down on pledge to target bribe payers

Anti-graft authorities map out areas of focus for 2025, including finance and energy sectors and state-owned enterprises.

Corruption is the “biggest threat” facing the Communist Party, Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre) said on Monday at a meeting of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua
Corruption is the “biggest threat” facing the Communist Party, Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre) said on Monday at a meeting of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua
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Big data nabs Chinese minister’s wife who used shadow firms to launder bribes

Latest state documentary on China’s sweeping anti-corruption crackdown highlights the use of big data tools by top watchdog CCDI.

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Tibet earthquake rescuers race against time, cold to find trapped survivors

A day after deadly earthquake strikes southern Tibet, more than 465,000 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, reports say.

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Taiwan’s ruling DPP ‘backed pro-independence event’, KMT lawmakers allege

Opposition also takes aim at Beijing-sanctioned Kuma Academy’s fundraising drive on health ministry platform, says genuine causes ignored.

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People visit a Kuma Academy event to raise awareness of natural disaster and war preparedness, in New Taipei City in November 2023. Photo: Handout
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China vows to protect business from arbitrary inspections in bid to help economy

New directive is latest move to address companies’ complaints about government interference and fines targeting private enterprises.

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China has rolled out stimulus measures since September to boost consumption, revive the property market, restore business confidence and address demographic challenges. Photo: Xinhua
China has rolled out stimulus measures since September to boost consumption, revive the property market, restore business confidence and address demographic challenges. Photo: Xinhua
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Foreign spies recruiting Chinese by phone, social media, security ministry warns

Ministry of State Security advises vigilance after citizens duped by agents posing as recruiters, lovers to steal secrets.

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China risks catastrophic errors if anti-corruption crackdown eases: Xi Jinping

More tenacity needed in fighting the biggest threat to the Communist Party, Xi tells disciplinary body.

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Play up economic success, China’s ideology tsar Cai Qi tells propaganda chiefs

Instructions follow the silencing online of some economic critics questioning the national outlook.

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China’s propaganda officials have been instructed to push a positive message about the economy. Photo: AFP
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Could sea goddess Mazu unite atheist mainland China with believer Taiwan?

Taipei is suspicious of Beijing’s efforts to attract devotees of the goddess to her mother temple but 200,000 Taiwanese a year make the trip.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
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China’s civil servants to get long-delayed pay rise, but will it boost economy?

Public sector workers expect salary increase ahead of Lunar New Year, but some warn impact could be limited after years of belt-tightening.

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China technology

New Year gala sings praises of China’s science and technology achievements

An end-of-year TV show in China has switched the usual singing and dancing for a look at the nation’s 2024 triumphs in innovation.

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Beijing’s pilot zone for economic integration with Taiwan running out of steam

By 2022 there were over 3,000 people and nearly 1,300 enterprises from Taiwan in Pingtan, Fujian, but the cross-strait beacon is dimming.

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Taiwan proposes outlawing political party devoted to unification with mainland

Taiwanese ministry says the China Unification Promotion Party is involved in criminal activities and poses threat to stability and elections.

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Chinese officials urged not to ignore public opinion

Cadres warned to pay attention to complaints from members of the public to avoid more serious problems later on.

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China steps up air safety after deadly Azerbaijani, South Korean plane crashes

Aviation authority urges measures to avoid bird strikes and assess risks in response to Jeju Air and Azerbaijan Airlines disasters.

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