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Taipei a CCP resort under Chiang

Wang Wen-sheng 王文勝

The Joseon Tongsinsa were missions sent to Japan by the Great Joseon, the dynastic kingdom of Korea before it was replaced by the Korean Empire in 1897.

Japan’s Edo period (1603-1867) witnessed the heyday of such Korean-Japanese diplomatic exchanges. The Joseon Dynasty intended to enhance its communication with Japan, while Japan wanted to mitigate problems resulting from its seclusion policy by trading with the Joseon.

At that time, Japan had not yet become a sea power, despite its status as an island nation. Taiwan experienced a similar situation during the Manchu Qing Dynasty (1644-1912).

Ex-Washington adviser calls for US naval visits

Taipei Times

Former US national security adviser John Bolton on Friday reiterated a call for US naval visits to the Port of Kaohsiung, as he affirmed the Pentagon’s reported plan to send more troops to Taiwan.

The Wall Street Journal on Thursday reported that the US is increasing its small contingent of soldiers in Taiwan to train local forces.

The US military presence in Taiwan would grow from 100 to 200 troops, up from about 30 a year earlier, it said.

Ruling for PRC rights in Taiwan needs to go

Roger Wu 吳哲文

In August 2018, a tourist from China was electrocuted to death by a malfunctioning street light while cycling in Kaohsiung’s Lujhu District (路竹) during a cycling tour of Taiwan. The family sued the city for wrongful death and demanded state compensation. The Kaohsiung branch of the High Court ruled that citizens of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are regarded as Republic of China (ROC) — Taiwanese — nationals, and hence the State Compensation Act (國家賠償法) is applicable.

In other words, state compensation should be paid for the accidental death of a Chinese tourist.

The ruling has created an uproar. It is problematic for two reasons:

Taipei concerned by US arms delays

Taipei Times

Taiwan is concerned about delays in the delivery of weapons by Washington, US Representative Mike Gallagher told US media following a visit to Taiwan.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Jeff Liu (劉永健) yesterday said Gallagher met with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), Vice President William Lai (賴清德) and National Security Council Secretary-General Wellington Koo (顧立雄) during his visit from Friday last week to Monday.

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