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Taiwan will not bow to Beijing’s influence

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4 years ago

October 11, 2021

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The president of Taiwan says her nation will not bow down to the growing pressure and influence of China

The leader spoke at an address at Taiwan’s National Day and the comments come after China’s President vowed to “fulfil reunification” with Taiwan.

Taiwan sees itself as its own sovereign state, whilst Beijing views the island nation as a breakaway province that could be brought under its control by force, if necessary.

Over recent weeks, Beijing has ordered the deployment of a record number of military jets to fly through Taiwan’s military airspace… generating global concerns.

Taiwan’s defence minister says three Chinese planes, including two fighter jets, crossed into the zone on Sunday.

Meanwhile, in her speech, the president says Taiwan is “standing on democracy’s first line of defence” and the country will bolster its defences to “ensure that nobody can force Taiwan to take the path China has laid out for us”.

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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