The government says no coronavirus lockdown needed for now. Taiwan sports standing tall on the world stage. Waving Taiwan flag legal at sporting events, then not legal say different courts. What is Johnny Chiang up to with Han Kuo-yu? TSMC gets the message. China Airlines' name change may take a while. Taiwan moves to stop Chinese online streaming services. Chinese knock off Taiwan facemasks donated to Japan. The PRC launches the second amphibious assault ship. Taiwan and New Zealand may be getting closer. Foreign Minister says China sold to Paraguay, didn't donate. Finally, some good news from the Vatican.

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