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Taiwan’s Representative in America Changes Self-Description in Twitter Bio to “Ambassador to US”, Says It Is Not Official but “What Many Call Me”
The Taiwanese representative in the US Hsiao Bi-khim has changed her self-description to “Taiwan Ambassador to the US” in her Twitter bio after a number of members of the US Congress called for stronger ties between America and Taiwan. In a tweet posted on 21 September, Hsiao explained “Taiwan Ambassador” is what many call her and describe her job, adding that her title remains “Representative, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office” when interacting with the US administration.
Having no diplomatic relations with the US, Taiwan does not have an embassy in America. Hsiao, therefore, holds the title of “Representative, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office”. Commenting on Hsiao’s new bio, Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-Wen said “Bi-khim has always shown exceptional enthusiasm and industriousness”, adding that no matter what her title is, she will make every effort to engage with different parties in America for the interest of Taiwan.
Before going on to explain that the new description is what many call her and describes her work and that her title has not changed, she apologized for having “disappointed so many supporters” in her tweet. The new description remains in her bio.
Source: Stand News #Sep21
#Taiwan #US #Diplomacy #Twitter #BikhimHsiao #TsaiIngwen
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The Taiwanese representative in the US Hsiao Bi-khim has changed her self-description to “Taiwan Ambassador to the US” in her Twitter bio after a number of members of the US Congress called for stronger ties between America and Taiwan. In a tweet posted on 21 September, Hsiao explained “Taiwan Ambassador” is what many call her and describe her job, adding that her title remains “Representative, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office” when interacting with the US administration.
Having no diplomatic relations with the US, Taiwan does not have an embassy in America. Hsiao, therefore, holds the title of “Representative, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office”. Commenting on Hsiao’s new bio, Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-Wen said “Bi-khim has always shown exceptional enthusiasm and industriousness”, adding that no matter what her title is, she will make every effort to engage with different parties in America for the interest of Taiwan.
Before going on to explain that the new description is what many call her and describes her work and that her title has not changed, she apologized for having “disappointed so many supporters” in her tweet. The new description remains in her bio.
Source: Stand News #Sep21
#Taiwan #US #Diplomacy #Twitter #BikhimHsiao #TsaiIngwen
https://bit.ly/3kNdM6P
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‘You will be put into detention': Former ABC bureau chief tells story of fleeing China for first time
Former ABC's China bureau chief, Matthew Carney, decided to immediately leave China with his family before their visas would expire in less than a week because the authorities had threatened to detain his 14-year old daughter. Carney was berated for any "negative China coverage" as he had reported the mass detentions of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
Foreign journalists and their families are under Chinese authorities' surveillance. One way the Chinese authorities try to force foreign journalists to self-censor their work is by threatening them not to renew the 12-month residency visas.
Source: ABC news #Sep21
#China #surveillance #media #journalist
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-21/matthew-carney-foreign-journalist-china-intimidation-birtles/12678610
Former ABC's China bureau chief, Matthew Carney, decided to immediately leave China with his family before their visas would expire in less than a week because the authorities had threatened to detain his 14-year old daughter. Carney was berated for any "negative China coverage" as he had reported the mass detentions of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
Foreign journalists and their families are under Chinese authorities' surveillance. One way the Chinese authorities try to force foreign journalists to self-censor their work is by threatening them not to renew the 12-month residency visas.
Source: ABC news #Sep21
#China #surveillance #media #journalist
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-09-21/matthew-carney-foreign-journalist-china-intimidation-birtles/12678610
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Swedish Space Corporation halts renewal of contract for on-ground space-tracking with China, citing changes in geopolitical situation
State-run Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) signed a contract with China years ago to assist in the operation of Chinese satellites and allow the usage of a strategic space-tracking station in Australia. However, the company indicated on Monday that they would not renew the contract or seek new business dealings with China after it expires. This decision will inflict heavy losses to Beijing's navigational and space exploration capabilities in the Pacific region.
Anni Bolenius, head of communications at SSC, told Reuters on Monday, "The geopolitical situation has changed since these contracts were signed in the early 2000s. We have to assess where we can do business and it's harder for us to make that assessment regarding the Chinese market now." The contract between SSC and China pertained coordinating the on-ground operations of Chinese satellites, which included meteorological and earth-monitoring satellites.
#SSC #Sweden #China #Aerospace #Space #ReconnaissanceSatellites #Satellites
Source: Apple Daily #Sep21
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20200921/7J5FWISRTBFDPH7JGR44T7T5FQ/
State-run Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) signed a contract with China years ago to assist in the operation of Chinese satellites and allow the usage of a strategic space-tracking station in Australia. However, the company indicated on Monday that they would not renew the contract or seek new business dealings with China after it expires. This decision will inflict heavy losses to Beijing's navigational and space exploration capabilities in the Pacific region.
Anni Bolenius, head of communications at SSC, told Reuters on Monday, "The geopolitical situation has changed since these contracts were signed in the early 2000s. We have to assess where we can do business and it's harder for us to make that assessment regarding the Chinese market now." The contract between SSC and China pertained coordinating the on-ground operations of Chinese satellites, which included meteorological and earth-monitoring satellites.
#SSC #Sweden #China #Aerospace #Space #ReconnaissanceSatellites #Satellites
Source: Apple Daily #Sep21
https://hk.appledaily.com/international/20200921/7J5FWISRTBFDPH7JGR44T7T5FQ/