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News from Oct 26, 2026 (UTC)

Taiwan isUpbeat

Better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 13Oct 26

Why

  1. Chiang and Shen spoke out after an entertainer made a 'Taiwan independence' statement.

    23 eventsfocustaiwan.twSource

  2. China marked the anniversary of Taiwan's recovery with events on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

    16 eventsen.people.cn, japanherald.comSource

  3. African countries, including Tanzania and Mozambique, hosted photo exhibitions marking the 81st anniversary of Taiwan's restoration.

    13 eventsnigeriasun.com, japanherald.com, english.news.cnSource

What happened

  • Statements26%
  • Cooperation49%
  • Criticism19%
  • Protests1%
  • Pressure5%
  • Fighting1%

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