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Many Hawaiʻi residents were surprised to hear that a Taiwanese military aircraft made an emergency landing Monday afternoon at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. But when it comes to U.S. relations with the Taipei government, Hawaiʻi is often a quiet partner. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.
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There are new developments this week in the relationship between the United States and Taiwan. The latest news doesn’t focus on military relations, but on trade. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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While much of the world remains focused on Ukraine, it’s also been a busy week when it comes to U.S. policy in the Asia-Pacific. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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Masks may be optional on U.S. airlines and elsewhere, but COVID cases are rising in many parts of the world. And in a few places, that even includes record numbers. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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There have been several developments this week in the rapidly developing world of electric vehicles. Much of that news comes from the Asia Pacific — and it includes some familiar players. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in this Asia Minute.
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If you’re a baseball fan, you know the World Series got underway Tuesday. But while that’s the climax of the U.S. major league season, professional baseball games are continuing across much of Asia — in what has been an unusual season rocked by the pandemic.
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Is China really preparing to attack Taiwan? East-West Center Senior Fellow Denny Roy focuses on Asia Pacific security issues and thinks the answer is no. The Conversation talked with him about what could be behind the recent events.
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Today on The Conversation: East-West Center Senior Fellow Denny Roy discusses China-Taiwan and China-U.S. relations; Hawaiʻi Pacific University’s Oceanic Institute uses a federal grant to engage STEM majors; Honolulu Civil Beat's Suevon Lee reports on educators exiting teaching; Botanist Patti Welton reflects on three decades of conservation work at Haleakalā National Park; and Mānoa Honey & Mead's Yuki Uzuhashi celebrates the natural flavors gathered by his bees.
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China has sent a record number of its planes very close to Taiwan in recent days. The United States calls the moves “provocative,” while the Beijing government says it’s the fault of the United States. Flights like these are not new, but they are symbolic.
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A focus remains this week on the evacuation of U.S. citizens and Afghan allies from Kabul. And while U.S. military forces lead that operation, they also remain active in the Asia Pacific, with routine movements and exercises that generally don’t get as much attention.