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China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new high of activity the island calls harassment
FILE - Soldiers pose for group photos with a Taiwan flag after a preparedness enhancement drill simulating the defense against Beijing's military intrusions, ahead of the Lunar New Year in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan on Jan. 11, 2023. Taiwan says 103 Chinese warplanes flew toward the island in new daily high in recent times. Taiwan's Defense Ministry said that it detected the planes in the 24 hours ending at 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Daniel Ceng, File)
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Roots reports $5.3-million second-quarter loss as total sales edge higher
The Roots store at 1485 Yonge St. in midtownToronto, is photographed on June 12 2019.
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U.S., Canada sail warships through the Taiwan Strait in a challenge to China
People walk past wind turbines at a beach on the Taiwan strait during sunset on Pingtan Island, Fujian province, China, April 10, 2023. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
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Canada’s top soldier calls news of former Canadian fighter pilots teaching in China ‘very disturbing allegations’
A Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) F-16V fighter jet taxi on a highway used as an emergency runway during the Han Kuang military exercise simulating the China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) invading the island, in Changhua, Taiwan May 28, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
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Taiwan suspends work, transport and classes as Typhoon Haikui slams into the island
Riders wait at the intersection under heavy rain as the Typhoon Haikui approaches the country, in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)
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U.S. vice chair of Armed Services Committee promises ‘resolute reaction’ if Taiwan is attacked
FILE - Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., questions witnesses during a hearing of a special House committee dedicated to countering China, on Capitol Hill, on Feb. 28, 2023, in Washington. A U.S. congressional delegation visiting Taiwan said Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 the U.S. would act if the island was attacked and promised to resolve the $19 billion backlog in its defense purchases from the U.S. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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Evening Update: Deadly Montreal fire now being investigated as arson
Firefighters are shown at the scene of a fire in Old Montreal, Thursday, March 16, 2023.
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Foxconn founder announces Taiwan presidency bid
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Billionaire Foxconn founder Terry Gou enters Taiwan presidential race
Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of Foxconn, speaks during a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan Monday, Aug. 28, 2023. Gou declared Monday that he will run as an independent candidate for president in Taiwan's 2024 election, ending months of speculation. (Kyodo News via AP)
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China sends aircraft and vessels toward Taiwan days after US approves $500-million arms sale
FILE - In this undated file photo released on Aug. 6, 2016, by China's Xinhua News Agency, two Chinese Su-30 fighter jets take off from an unspecified location to fly a patrol over the South China Sea. Taiwan’s defense ministry said Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, that China sent dozens of aircraft and vessels toward the island, just days after the United States approved a proposed $500-million arms sale to Taiwan. (Jin Danhua/Xinhua via AP, File)
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Chinese military launches drills around Taiwan as ‘warning’ after top island official visits U.S.
A screen broadcasts news footage of an Air Force aircraft taking part in military drills by the Eastern Theatre Command of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) around Taiwan, in a shopping area in Beijing, China August 19, 2023. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
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China launches drills around Taiwan in angry response to VP’s U.S. trip
FILE PHOTO: Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai waves at Taoyuan International Airport following his trip to the United States and Paraguay, in Taoyuan, Taiwan August 18, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins/File Photo
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Taiwan pitchers throw combined perfect game to blank Canada 6-0 at Little League World Series
Canada's shortstop Kanyn Junior (16) fields a ball hit by Taiwan's Chiu Tse-Wei (14) during the fifth inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series tournament in South Williamsport, Pa., Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. Taiwan won the game 6-0. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar)
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New Paraguay President stresses South American country’s ties with Taiwan at swearing-in ceremony
TOPSHOT - Paraguay's new President Santiago Peña (L), with his wife First Lady Leticia Ocampos, wave at supporters after being sworn in, in Asuncion on August 15, 2023. Peña takes office for a constitutionally limited single five-year term. (Photo by Daniel DUARTE / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL DUARTE/AFP via Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***
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Monks, money and the fierce debate over PEI’s scarce land
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Taiwan vice president to leave for sensitive trip to United States
FILE PHOTO: Taiwan's Vice President William Lai assumes the chairmanship of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party in Taipei, Taiwan, January 18, 2023. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
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Australia regulator clears way for strike vote at Chevron LNG plants
The logo of American multinational energy corporation Chevron is displayed at their booth during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 12, 2023. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
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China releases TV documentary showcasing army’s ability to attack Taiwan
FILE PHOTO: A giant screen displays a broadcast of news footage of military vehicles under the Eastern Theatre Command of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) taking part in a combat readiness patrol and "Joint Sword" exercises around Taiwan in China, at a shopping mall in Beijing, China April 10, 2023. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
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Two US Navy sailors arrested on charges of sharing secrets with China
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U.S. announces $345-million military aid package for Taiwan
Staff Sgt. Edward Greene, Sgt. Christopher Bazan, and Spc. Jack Ovando, assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 265th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, supporting the 4th Infantry Division, conduct air threat engagement tactics with man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) during an exercise at Adazi, Latvia, on April 29, 2023. The U.S. is set to announce $345 million in military aid for Taiwan, two U.S. officials said Friday, July 28. The package includes MANPADS, intelligence and surveillance capabilities, firearms and missiles, according to the officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters ahead of the announcement. (Staff Sgt. Cesar Rivas/U.S. Army via AP)
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Foreign investors stream into Taiwan as AI stocks beckon
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) headquarters building is seen in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan, November 19, 2015.
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China says its ‘priority’ is to stop Taiwan VP visiting U.S. next month
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China says it will work with U.S. on climate change as long as political conditions are met
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, left, shakes hands with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng during a meeting in Beijing, Wednesday, July 19, 2023. China is willing to work with Washington on reducing global warming as long as its political demands are met, the country's vice president told U.S. climate envoy John Kerry on Wednesday. (Zhang Ling/Xinhua via AP)
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Britain signs treaty to join trans-Pacific trade pact
Tthe countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership will give the U.K. a green light to become the twelfth country in the trading bloc. International Trade Minister Mary Ng says the move will help Canada partner with Britain on clean-energy projects. Ng responds to question during question period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Dec. 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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China and the EU at odds over top diplomat’s visit, cancellation at last minute
FILE - European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell speaks during a media conference after a meeting 'Supporting the future of Syria and the region' at the European Council building in Brussels, June 15, 2023. The European Union says China has abruptly cancelled a visit by the EU's top diplomat for unspecified reasons. Borrell, the E.U.’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, was due to arrive in China on July 10 for talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang and other officials, according to an announcement by the E.U. ambassador to Beijing on Sunday. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert, File)
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U.S. State Department approves two possible military sales to Taiwan, Pentagon says
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and U.S. Representative Mike Rogers speak during a meeting at the presidential office in Taipei, Taiwan, in this handout image released June 28, 2023. Taiwan Presidential Office/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
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U.S. Secretary of State in China for rare trip amid frosty ties and dim hopes for progress
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, right, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Sunday, June 18, 2023. (Leah Millis/Pool Photo via AP)
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Chinese aircraft reportedly monitored navy drill involving U.S., Canada, France and Japan
FILE PHOTO: U.S. navy F-18 Super Hornet and crews are seen on the flight deck on the USS Nimitz, off the coast of Busan, South Korea, 27 March 2023. The ROK-US combined maritime exercise is a part of Warrior Shield. Jeon Heon-Kyun/Pool via REUTERS
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China irresponsible over Taiwan Strait collision risk with Canada, U.S. ships, Anand says
Defence Minister Anita Anand makes a keynote address at the CANSEC trade show, billed as North America’s largest multi-service defence event, in Ottawa, on May 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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China defends buzzing American warship and Canadian frigate in Taiwan Strait
A photo provided by the U.S. Navy taken from the deck of the USS Milius, a Destroyer on patrol in the Taiwan Strait, between the island and the mainland of China, April 16, 2023. Both the Biden administrationÕs defense secretary and national security adviser pressed Beijing in recent speeches, warning of the risks of military mishaps and any escalation of a nuclear arms rivalry, prompting a vehement accusation from a Chinese general that Washington was stoking confrontation. (U.S. Navy via The New York Times) Ñ NO SALES, FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Ñ
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China rebukes Canada and U.S. for staging rare joint sailing through Taiwan Strait
A photo provided by the U.S. Navy taken from the deck of the USS Milius, a Destroyer on patrol in the Taiwan Strait, between the island and the mainland of China, April 16, 2023. Both the Biden administrationÕs defense secretary and national security adviser pressed Beijing in recent speeches, warning of the risks of military mishaps and any escalation of a nuclear arms rivalry, prompting a vehement accusation from a Chinese general that Washington was stoking confrontation. (U.S. Navy via The New York Times) Ñ NO SALES, FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Ñ
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U.S., Canadian navies stage rare joint mission through Taiwan Strait
FILE PHOTO: A Chinese fishing boat sails across the Taiwan Strait near Niushan Island, off Pingtan Island, Fujian province, China, April 9, 2023. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon visits Taiwan to meet staff, clients: source
FILE - JPMorgan Chase & Company Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon testifies at a Senate Banking Committee annual Wall Street oversight hearing, Sept. 22, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Dimon has testified that he never heard of Jeffrey Epstein and his crimes against teenage girls and young women until the financier was arrested in 2019 by federal authorities in New York City, according to a transcript of the videotaped deposition released Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
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Stephen Harper thinks foreign interference is ‘far worse than we think’
President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan attend a welcoming ceremony for Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Friday, May 26, 2023. (Thomas Peter/Pool Photo via AP)