TaiwanPlus News - 18:00, February 20, 2025

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Taiwan's education ministry blacklists three Chinese schools for alleged ties to Beijing's United Front efforts, shutting down student exchanges with the institutions. High-profile politicians from across the political spectrum are investigated for fraud as Taiwan cracks down on corruption. And, President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan won't be intimidated by China while speaking at the Halifax International Security Forum taking place in Taipei. Plus: - Already tense relations between U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy become increasingly strained. - Students take to the streets in Indonesia against government funding cuts. - A village in the Philippines is offering money for mosquitoes as dengue fever cases spike in the country.