Taiwan: tensions around the island
US
The New York Times
The NYT presents Taiwan as a democracy under Chinese pressure, protected by US deterrence.
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EU
Le Monde
Le Monde stresses the fragile balance between the status quo, Taiwan's de facto sovereignty and military risk.
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MENA
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera mainly sees an island caught between Beijing and Washington, with its population exposed to war.
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RU
TASS
TASS largely echoes the idea of US provocation around a question belonging to China.
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CN
Xinhua
Xinhua presents Taiwan as China's internal affair and denounces outside support for independence.
ReadUS
The New York Times
The NYT presents Taiwan as a democracy under Chinese pressure, protected by US deterrence.
ReadEU
Le Monde
Le Monde stresses the fragile balance between the status quo, Taiwan's de facto sovereignty and military risk.
ReadMENA
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera mainly sees an island caught between Beijing and Washington, with its population exposed to war.
ReadRU
TASS
TASS largely echoes the idea of US provocation around a question belonging to China.
ReadCN
Xinhua
Xinhua presents Taiwan as China's internal affair and denounces outside support for independence.
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Tensions between Taiwan, China and the United States
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