Vote counting has started in Chad after a tense presidential election on Sunday that is likely to see President Idriss Deby extend his three-decade rule, despite signs of growing discontent over his handling of the nation’s oil wealth.Election official…
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DPP, Cabinet decide not to submit referendum proposal
Taipei-The government and the legislative caucus of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) will not initiate any referendum proposals in response to several questions on key policy issues set to be voted on in August.The decision was the result …
Read MoreKMT chair proposes updated ‘1992 consensus’ with emphasis on ROC
Taipei-Johnny Chiang (???), chairman of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT), said this week that his party had updated its approach to the “1992 consensus” by placing greater emphasis on the Republic of China (ROC) as a political entity, but he offered few…
Read MoreTravel agencies bemoan poor sales due to Taiwan-Palau ‘bubble’ rules
Taipei-Travel agencies in Taiwan said Wednesday that sales of tour packages under a “travel bubble” arrangement with Palau have been slower than expected due to the complicated COVID-19 prevention regulations.According to the six Taiwanese travel agenc…
Read MorePresident Tsai receives Palau president
Taipei-President Tsai Ing-wen (???) received visiting Palau President Surangel Whipps, Jr. on Tuesday and expressed high hopes about the success of the Taiwan-Palau “travel bubble,” which will see its inaugural flight on Thursday.During her welcome rem…
Read MoreChina’s carrot & stick approach counter-productive: Palau president
Taipei-Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. had some strong words for Beijing’s diplomatic tactics on a visit to Taiwan and was critical of the carrot and stick approach it uses in trying to undermine Taiwan’s diplomatic alliances.”The relationship deve…
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