Taiwan's new president has a clear message as he continues difficult balancing act with China

Monday, 20 May 2024
The inauguration of Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, is more about handing over the baton than any dramatic change in policy for the island which is overshadowed by its large and powerful neighbour, China.

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News video: Taiwan's Lai calls on China to 'cease political and military intimidation'

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Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech calls on China to "cease political and military intimidation" of the self-ruled island, which Beijing sees as part of its territory.

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Typhoon Gaemi lashes China after pounding Taiwan, Philippines

Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:51Published on January 1, 1970

Typhoon Gaemi hits Taiwan, resulting in deaths and extensive damage [Video]

Typhoon Gaemi hits Taiwan, resulting in deaths and extensive damage

Typhoon Gaemi struck Taiwan early on Thursday, leading to the deaths of three people and causing widespread disruption and damage.

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Typhoon Gaemi hits Taiwan and Philippines, oil tanker sinks amid stormy seas | Nine sailors missing [Video]

Typhoon Gaemi hits Taiwan and Philippines, oil tanker sinks amid stormy seas | Nine sailors missing

Rescue officials in Taiwan are searching for a cargo ship with nine crew members that has sunk off its southern coast.,The Tanzania-flagged freighter had been off the southern port city of Kaohsiung when Taiwan was struck by Typhoon Gaemi.,The storm has also brought relentless rain to the Philippines, where a tanker carrying close to 1.5 million litres of industrial fuel has capsized.,Sixteen crew members of the Philippine-flagged MT Terra Nova have been rescued while one remains missing, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said. #taiwantyphoon #gaemityphoon #typhoongaemi #oneindia #oneindianews ~HT.178~ED.101~GR.125~

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Typhoon Gaemi triggers flooding, sinks freighter off Taiwan

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Typhoon Gaemi kills dozens and injures hundreds in Taiwan and Philippines

At least 25 people have been killed in landslides and massive flooding after a typhoon swept through Taiwan and worsened monsoon rains in the Philippines.
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