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Democracy wins in Taiwan, memories fade in Indonesia

The politics of memory and dynasties runs deep.....»»

Category: newsSource: rappler rapplerJan 22nd, 2024

Taiwan s Navy Chief to Visit US Next Week, Sources Say

Taiwan's navy chief, Tang Hua, will visit the United States next week to attend a military ceremony and discuss how to boost bilateral naval cooperation as China raises threats toward the island, six people briefed on the trip said.While Taiwan and the United States have a close relationship, it is unofficial, as Washington formally recognizes China, not the democratically governed island that Beijing claims as.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Philippines will increase military presence in islands facing Taiwan

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to bolster its military presence on islands adjacent to Taiwan, aiming to enhance its territorial defense capabilities, as announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. During his visit to naval facilities on the remote Batanes islands, less than 125 miles from Taiwan, Teodoro instructed the military to increase troop deployments and called for the development o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Philippines Defense Secretary wants more troops in islands near Taiwan

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippines is set to bolster its military presence on islands adjacent to Taiwan, aiming to enhance its territorial defense capabilities, as announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. During his visit to naval facilities on the remote Batanes islands, less than 125 miles from Taiwan, Teodoro instructed the military to increase troop deployments and called for the development o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

China warns PH to “tread carefully” on Taiwan issue

MANILA, Philippines— China issued a subtle warning to the Philippines concerning Taiwan, advising Filipino officials to “tread carefully” on the matter of the “red line.” China made the remark following an order by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. to raise military presence in Batanes, the Philippines’ northernmost province that is very near Taiwan. “I.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

China urges Philippines not to play with fire on Taiwan question

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged the Philippines not to "play with fire" on the Taiwan question. According to reports, the Philippines' defense chief has ordered the military to boost the number of troops and structures on the Batanes islands which are less than 200 km from China's Taiwan region. In response at a daily press briefing, Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Minis.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

China urges Philippines not to play with fire on Taiwan question

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged the Philippines not to "play with fire" on the Taiwan question. According to reports, the Philippines' defense chief has ordered the military to boost the number of troops and structures on the Batanes islands which are less than 200 km from China's Taiwan region. In response at a daily press briefing, Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Minis.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

China summons Philippines envoy as Manila congratulates Taiwan s President-elect

Beijing [China], January 16 (ANI): In swift action after the Taiwan election results, China summoned the Philippines ambassador as Manila congratulated the winner of Taiwan's presidential election, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday. It reported that the Chinese side on Tuesday lashed out at the Philippines after President Ferdinand Marcos sent Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te a note on his victory in the recent vote. T.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

China warns Philippines not to play with fire on Taiwan question

BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- China warns the Philippines not to play with fire on the Taiwan question and to stop sending wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos' message of congratulations to Lai.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

China Warns Philippines Not to Play With Fire Over Taiwan

China summoned the ambassador of the Philippines Tuesday to officially protest President Ferdinand Marcos' message of congratulations to Taiwan's newly elected president.In a post on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, President Marcos congratulated Lai Ching-te, the candidate of Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party, on his election last Saturday, and said he looked forward to "close coll.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

China summons Philippines envoy as Manila congratulates Taiwan s President-elect

Beijing [China], January 16 (ANI): In swift action after the Taiwan election results, China summoned the Philippines ambassador as Manila congratulated the winner of Taiwan's presidential election, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday. It reported that the Chinese side on Tuesday lashed out at the Philippines after President Ferdinand Marcos sent Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te a note on his victory in the recent vote. T.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Indonesia’s likely new president haunts father of missing activist

Paian Siahaan's son Ucok was among pro-democracy activists who disappeared during the 1998 riots that precipitated the end of authoritarian leader Suharto's rule. Prabowo Subianto was then an influential military commander......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Huge rallies in Indonesia as candidates finish election campaign

(1st UPDATE) The contenders to lead the world's third-largest democracy are popular ex-governors Ganjar Pranowo and Anies Baswedan, and former special forces commander Prabowo Subianto.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

6.6-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert — USGS

A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit Indonesia's eastern region on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said, with no tsunami warning issued......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 31

JAKARTA -- The authorities of Indonesia's Batam Island officially started on Sunday the operation of direct shipment from Batuampar Port to China's Guangzhou and Shenzhen to boost trade between the two countries. The direct shipping service was initiated by Persero Batam and the Batam Concession Agency in collaboration with SITC International Holdings, a Hong Kong-based shipping logistics company. (Indonesia-Chi.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Indonesia catches illegal Philippine fishing vessel

JAKARTA, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has caught an illegal fishing vessel from the Philippines and its four crew members with fake documents in the Sulawesi Sea, the Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry has reported. Acting Director General of Marine Resources and Fisheries Supervision, Pung Nugroho Saksono, said Thursday that the vessel was caught on Monday, when it was transporting around 2 tons of tuna to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Indonesia: End Hijab-Linked Bullying in Schools

Indonesia: End Hijab-Linked Bullying in Schools.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Indonesian Vice President to visit New Zealand

Indonesia's Vice President Ma'ruf Amin will visit New Zealand next week, the first here by an Indonesian leader since 2018, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has announced."New Zealand and Indonesia have a strong partnership," Mr Peters says. "The Vice President's visit is an opportunity to discuss how we can strengthen this further, building on 65 years of par.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Indonesia heads to polls, to elect Widodo’s successor

Indonesia heads to polls, to elect Widodo’s successor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Indonesia in final stretch ahead of world’s biggest single-day election

As Indonesia prepares for the February 14 presidential election, there are concerns of democratic backsliding under President Jokowi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Dance moves and deepfakes: Indonesia’s presidential candidates duke it out on TikTok

During the campaign period, TikTok became Indonesians' second-most used source of information on politics, after television, according to a January survey by pollster Indikator Politik Indonesia.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024