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  Trump's Controversial Stance on Taiwan and Its Semiconductor Industry Former President Hints at Taiwan's Defense Policy In an interview with Fox News, former U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy that has raised eyebrows worldwide. Trump suggested that the United States might not defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion if he were to win re-election. His comments have sparked significant debate, especially concerning Taiwan's crucial semiconductor industry. Taiwan's Semiconductor Industry: A Double-Edged Sword During the interview, Trump pointed to Taiwan's semiconductor industry as a key factor in his thinking. He remarked, "Taiwan took smart, brilliant, they took our business away." This statement reflects his view that Taiwan's dominance in semiconductor manufacturing has had a negative impact on American business. Trump further emphasized that the U.S. should have taken earlier action to curb Taiwan's eco...

  Former Senator Ping Lacson Discusses Alleged Reward System in Duterte's Drug War Manila, Philippines – Former Senator Ping Lacson recently addressed the contentious issue of a purported reward system within the Duterte administration's war on drugs. Speaking at the Pandesal Forum on Wednesday, October 16, Lacson acknowledged hearing about such a system but emphasized the absence of concrete evidence or testimonies confirming that police officers received cash incentives for killing drug suspects. During the forum, Lacson was questioned about retired police colonel Roina Garma's testimony before the House Quad Committee. Garma revealed that former President Rodrigo Duterte had approached her about forming a national task force to implement the "Davao Template" on a nationwide scale. This template, Garma explained, allegedly included a reward system offering up to 1 million pesos to police officers based on the type of drug suspects they eliminated. Lacson's ...