Taiwan's Tsai wins landslide in stinging result for China

13 Sept 20:27 Key points summarised by AI

President Tsai Ing-wen secured a landslide re-election, delivering a strong rebuke to Beijing's campaign to isolate Taiwan and its first female leader.
Tsai's victory, with 57% of the vote, defied China's pressure tactics, which aimed to see her replaced by the China-friendly Kuomintang (KMT) party.
Voters were significantly influenced by China's hardline response to pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, fueling support for Tsai's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
Tsai affirmed her commitment to dialogue with Beijing but firmly stated that democratic Taiwan would not concede to threats and that only its inhabitants can decide its future.

Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training

Yesterday 20:52 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China's Academy of Armoured Forces to strengthen military cooperation.
Discussions included exchanging military curricula, expertise, and information on cyber, space affairs, AI, and UAV technology.
Both nations plan to share knowledge and experience in combating online crime and scam networks.
China reiterated its neutral stance on the Thai-Cambodian border situation, supporting peaceful resolution efforts.