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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun (back, C), leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, holds a press conference in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun (back, C), leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, holds a press conference in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, is surrounded by photographers after a press conference she held in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, holds a press conference in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, holds a press conference in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng meets with Xi

Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Nationalist Party, holds a press conference in Beijing on April 10, 2026, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first time in nearly a decade Xi has held talks with the incumbent head of the Taiwanese party, also known as Kuomintang.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng in Beijing

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng in Beijing

A motorcade carrying Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party, or Kuomintang, departs from a hotel in Beijing on April 10, 2026. She had talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping the same day.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng in Beijing

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng in Beijing

Cheng Li-wun (2nd from R), leader of Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party, or Kuomintang, sits in a car departing from a hotel in Beijing on April 10, 2026. She had talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping the same day.

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Taiwan opposition leader Cheng in Beijing

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng in Beijing

Cheng Li-wun (2nd from R), leader of Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party, or Kuomintang, sits in a car departing from a hotel in Beijing on April 10, 2026. She had talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping the same day.

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China's Xi meets with Taiwan opposition leader Cheng

China's Xi meets with Taiwan opposition leader Cheng

Combined photo shows Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party leader, Cheng Li-wun.

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China's Xi meets with Taiwan opposition leader Cheng

China's Xi meets with Taiwan opposition leader Cheng

Combined photo shows Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party leader, Cheng Li-wun.

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Taiwan opposition leader's visit to China

Taiwan opposition leader's visit to China

Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party leader, Cheng Li-wun, holds a press conference in Taipei on April 7, 2026, before she leaves for China. She is likely to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during her visit.

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Taiwan opposition leader's visit to China

Taiwan opposition leader's visit to China

Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party leader, Cheng Li-wun, holds a press conference in Taipei on April 7, 2026, before she leaves for China. She is likely to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during her visit.

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Taiwan opposition leader's visit to China

Taiwan opposition leader's visit to China

Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party leader, Cheng Li-wun, holds a press conference in Taipei on April 7, 2026, before she leaves for China. She is likely to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during her visit.

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Taiwan: Fire Breaks Out at CPC Dalin Refinery After Heavy Oil Leak in Kaohsiung 2

A fire broke out at CPC Corporation's Dalin Refinery in Kaohsiung on April 3, 2026, after heavy oil leaked from a tank in Zone F. Firefighters dispatched 10 vehicles and 22 personnel to the scene, where the valve was immediately shut off. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.

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Taiwan: Fire Breaks Out at CPC Dalin Refinery After Heavy Oil Leak in Kaohsiung 3

A fire broke out at CPC Corporation's Dalin Refinery in Kaohsiung on April 3, 2026, after heavy oil leaked from a tank in Zone F. Firefighters dispatched 10 vehicles and 22 personnel to the scene, where the valve was immediately shut off. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.

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Taiwan: Fire Breaks Out at CPC Dalin Refinery After Heavy Oil Leak in Kaohsiung

A fire broke out at CPC Corporation's Dalin Refinery in Kaohsiung on April 3, 2026, after heavy oil leaked from a tank in Zone F. Firefighters dispatched 10 vehicles and 22 personnel to the scene, where the valve was immediately shut off. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.

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Taiwan: Fire Breaks Out at Apartment in Kaohsiung

A fire broke out at an apartment building on Dagong Road in Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City, around 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 12. Police and fire services promptly responded, extinguishing the blaze and evacuating six residents. Three individuals were hospitalized after feeling unwell. The fire was brought under control shortly, and the cause is currently under investigation by the fire department.

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Japan: Residents Protest as Long-Range Missile Launcher Arrives at JGSDF Camp in Kumamoto 2

Early on March 9, the Ministry of Defense delivered a long-range missile launcher to the Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun in Kumamoto for their first domestic deployment. In response to the move, which began without prior notice from the ministry, more than a hundred protesters gathered outside the camp, demanding the withdrawal of the deployment and the holding of a briefing for residents.

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Japan: Residents Protest as Long-Range Missiles Launcher Arrives at JGSDF Camp in Kumamoto

Early on March 9, the Ministry of Defense delivered a long-range missiles launcher to the Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun in Kumamoto for their first domestic deployment. In response to the move, which began without prior notice from the ministry, more than a hundred protesters gathered outside the camp, demanding the withdrawal of the deployment and the holding of a briefing for residents.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan's Shohei Ohtani runs to first base after hitting a grand slam in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan's Shohei Ohtani (R) and manager Hirokazu Ibata exchange a fist bump ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan's Shohei Ohtani (R) and manager Hirokazu Ibata exchange a fist bump ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan's Shohei Ohtani (2nd from L) high-fives Munetaka Murakami (55) ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan's Shohei Ohtani enters the field ahead of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (R) greets Shohei Ohtani (16) after the two-way player hit a grand slam in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan's Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C) and Shohei Ohtani (R) acknowledge the crowd after their team won a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan's Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C) and Shohei Ohtani (R) acknowledge the crowd after their team won a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan's Yoshinobu Yamamoto (R) and Shohei Ohtani (L) celebrate after their team won a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan's Chen Chieh-hsien slides into third base on a sacrifice bunt by Chiang Shao-hung in the 10th inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan's Chen Chieh-hsien reacts after reaching third base on a sacrifice bunt by Chiang Shao-hung in the 10th inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan's Chiang Kun-yu lays down a game-winning sacrifice bunt in the 10th inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan's Stuart Fairchild hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan starter Gu Lin Ruei-yang pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

South Korea players are pictured after losing a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan players celebrate after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan players celebrate after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. S. Korea

Taiwan players celebrate after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Czech Republic

Taiwan players celebrate after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Czech Republic

Czech Republic players are pictured after losing a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Czech Republic

World Baseball Classic: Taiwan vs. Czech Republic

Taiwan's Stuart Fairchild rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Taiwan players are pictured after losing a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Japan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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ani World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

ani World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan left hander Ryuhei Sotani pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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ani World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

ani World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan left hander Ryuhei Sotani pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan left hander Ryuhei Sotani pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan's Yoshinobu Yamamoto acknowledges the crowd after his team won a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan players celebrate after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Seiya Suzuki (R, facing camera) of Japan high-fives Shohei Ohtani (16) after Ohtani hit a grand slam in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan players celebrate after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Japan players celebrate after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 6, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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