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Is the US trying to sway Taiwan’s KMT by receiving its legislative speaker?
A high-profile visit to Washington by Taiwanese Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu reflects a broader US effort to strengthen ties with the island’s main opposition Kuomintang (KMT), according to analysts. Han’s trip follows visits to the United States by Taichung mayor and KMT member Lu Shiow-yen in March and KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun earlier this month. The succession of arrivals suggested Washington was preparing for political uncertainty after Taiwan’s 2028 leadership election by cultivating...
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Vision Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Seven US Senators Urge Taiwan To Boost Domestic Defense Production Amid Security Concerns
Han Kuo-yu, President of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, is leading a bipartisan delegation of lawmakers on a visit to the United States. On June 24, after meeting with the delegation, seven U.S. senators issued a joint statement urging Taiwan to take immediate action to invest in its domestic defense production capacity. Later that afternoon, the delegation []
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 28, 2026
BN alu-alukan undi dari ahli Pas
BATU PAHAT: Barisan Nasional (BN) mengalu-alukan sokongan dan undi daripada ahli Pas pada Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) Johor. Pengerusinya, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata, BN berharap seruan Timbalan Presiden Pas, Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man itu dapat diterjemahkan menerusi undi di peti undi. “Baguslah kalau menyokong seluruh 56 calon-calon BN yang bertanding ... Read more The post BN alu-alukan undi dari ahli Pas appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Focus Taiwan
· Jul 7, 2026
Duckworth reaffirms U.S. commitment in wake of Trump-Xi summit
Taipei, July 7 (CNA) Visiting U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth said Tuesday that her trip to Taiwan is intended to send a clear message that U.S.-Taiwan ties remain strong and will not be swayed by any one president.
The Hankyoreh
· Jul 2, 2026
US Republican lawmakers claim Korea’s NIS coerced Coupang
US Republican lawmakers claim Korea’s NIS coerced Coupang
Yonhap News Agency
· Jun 24, 2026
Korean American lawmakers stress commitment to deepening partnerships with S. Korea
WASHINGTON, June 23 (Yonhap) -- Two Korean American lawmakers on Tuesday highlig...
The korea Herald News
· Jun 29, 2026
Factional tensions flare inside ruling party ahead of leadership race
Internal division within the ruling Democratic Party of Korea appears to be growing: prominent liberal commentators accuse President Lee Jae Myung of alienating core party supporters in his effort to draw centrist voters. The controversy comes less than two months before the party's Aug. 17 national convention, where members will elect a new chairperson. The race is shaping up to be a contest between Rep. Jung Chung-rae, the party's former chair, and outgoing Prime Minister Kim Min-seok. Jung re
South China Morning Post
· Jun 27, 2026
Asean’s side deals in Myanmar risk missing where the power truly lies
As Asean foreign ministers prepare to meet in Manila from July 21-22, a quiet but significant shift is under way in the bloc’s approach to Myanmar. Although the Association of Southeast Asian Nations remains formally committed to the “five-point consensus”, several member states appear to be reconsidering the collective pressure strategy adopted since the 2021 coup. Rather than abandoning the consensus outright, they argue that more direct engagement with Naypyidaw may be necessary to encourage...
The Epoch Times
· Jun 25, 2026
Taiwan’s Parliament President Enjoys Warm Welcome From Bipartisan Lawmakers
Han Kuo-yu, president of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, urged the U.S. Congress to support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations.
Malaysiakini
· Jun 28, 2026
SNAPSHOT | PAS instructs Johor members to vote BN in some seats, undecided on backing Bersatu
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BERNAMA
· Jul 10, 2026
World : Philippines to Hold Informal ASEAN-Myanmar Meet In Thailand â DFA
MANILA, July 10 (Bernama-PNA) -- The Philippines, serving as the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will convene an informal meeting between Myanmar and the bloc’s foreign ministers in Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday (July 12), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Friday, Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported.
Malay Mail
· Jul 8, 2026
Civil society groups urge Johor, Negeri Sembilan voters to reject political apathy, turn out for state polls
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — A coalition of civil society groups today urged voters in Johor and Negri Sembilan to...
Guineematin.com
· Jun 25, 2026
Aly Badara Condé, député élu : « nous serons sur tous les fronts pour défendre Kankan »
À peine les résultats définitifs des élections législatives validés par la Cour suprême, les nouveaux élus commencent déjà à tracer les grandes lignes de leur mandat. À Kankan, l’un des cinq députés désormais appelés à représenter la préfecture à l’Assemblée nationale, Aly Badara Condé, affiche clairement ses ambitions. Dans une interview accordée à Guineematin.com mardi [] The post Aly Badara Condé, député élu : « nous serons sur tous les fronts pour défendre Kankan » first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Libertarian Institute
· Jun 30, 2026
Is Taiwan’s President Playing with Political Fire?
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te (William Lai) appears to be missing signs from multiple sources that he lacks both international and domestic support for pursuing a more assertive policy regarding the island’s de facto independence. Taipei heavily depends on two protectors, Japan and the United States, for firm political support against Beijing’s periodic bullying tactics. In []
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Related coverage for "Is the US trying to sway Taiwan’s KMT by receiving its legislative speaker?": Vision Times — Seven US Senators Urge Taiwan To Boost Domestic Defense Production Amid Security Concerns. Utusan Malaysia — BN alu-alukan undi dari ahli Pas. Focus Taiwan — Duckworth reaffirms U.S. commitment in wake of Trump-Xi summit. The Hankyoreh — US Republican lawmakers claim Korea’s NIS coerced Coupang. Yonhap News Agency — Korean American lawmakers stress commitment to deepening partnerships with S. Korea. The korea Herald News — Factional tensions flare inside ruling party ahead of leadership race. South China Morning Post — Asean’s side deals in Myanmar risk missing where the power truly lies. The Epoch Times — Taiwan’s Parliament President Enjoys Warm Welcome From Bipartisan Lawmakers. Malaysiakini — SNAPSHOT | PAS instructs Johor members to vote BN in some seats, undecided on backing Bersatu. BERNAMA — World : Philippines to Hold Informal ASEAN-Myanmar Meet In Thailand â DFA. Malay Mail — Civil society groups urge Johor, Negeri Sembilan voters to reject political apathy, turn out for state polls. Guineematin.com — Aly Badara Condé, député élu : « nous serons sur tous les fronts pour défendre Kankan ». Libertarian Institute — Is Taiwan’s President Playing with Political Fire?