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Mainland Chinese, Taiwanese coastguards in tense stand-off near Quemoy

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Mainland Chinese, Taiwanese coastguards in tense stand-off near Quemoy

The mainland Chinese and Taiwanese coastguards have been involved in a tense stand-off near Quemoy, the latest flare-up near the Taiwan-controlled island also known as Kinmen. The incident came after four coastguard ships from mainland China were patrolling in waters just 5 nautical miles from the island’s defence outpost, according to the Taiwanese coastguard. It … Read more

How a cocktail bar on Taiwan’s Quemoy island tells Cold War stories through drinks made with local ingredients

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How a cocktail bar on Taiwan’s Quemoy island tells Cold War stories through drinks made with local ingredients

Quemoy native Lee’s cocktails at his Vent Bar, in Jincheng township, in the west of the main island, showcase Quemoy flavours, such as the firewater Kaoliang, made with sorghum grown on the island. Powei Lee, owner of Vent Bar on Quemoy Island, Taiwan, is a champion of local produce. Photo: Reuters Lee, 31, has designed … Read more