No one can obliterate Taiwan’s existence, declares President Tsai Ing-wen

13 Sept 23:50 Key points summarised by AI

President Tsai Ing-wen defiantly asserts Taiwan's unyielding existence during her trip to the US and diplomatic allies, pushing back against China's escalating efforts to erase the island internationally.
China intensifies its campaign to assert sovereignty over self-ruled Taiwan, implementing measures like diplomatic isolation and demanding foreign companies label Taiwan as part of China.
Taiwan bolsters its relationship with the United States through a significant US$25 billion liquefied natural gas deal, aiming to enhance trade and reaffirm support despite China's strong objections to Tsai's US stopovers.
Tsai's visit seeks to solidify Washington-Taipei ties and garner domestic support ahead of local elections, navigating persistent and escalating pressure from Beijing.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.