As a responsible member of the international community, our government is committed to safeguarding peace and stability in the region. The provocative actions of foreign military forces near Taiwan not only undermine the security and well-being of the people on the island but also pose a threat to the overall peace and security of the Asia-Pacific region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reiterated that any attempt to challenge or undermine Taiwan's sovereignty will be met with a firm and resolute response.Internet skewers Boyz II Men for the ‘worst national anthem of the season’
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his side are “fragile” after letting a three-goal lead slip in Tuesday’s 3-3 Champions League draw with Feyenoord. Guardiola’s side had led 3-0 after 53 minutes before Feyenoord scored three times in the final 15 minutes to earn a draw and extend City’s winless run to six matches in all competition. Advertisement The result, according to Opta, sees City become the first team in Champions League history to be leading a match by three goals as late as the 75th minute and fail to win. “The game was fine, 3-0 and playing good. But then we concede the three goals because we are not stable,” Guardiola told Amazon Prime. “We give them the first (goal) and it’s difficult. “We lost a lot of games lately and we are fragile and we need a victory and the game was good for the confidence, we were playing at a good level.” Erling Haaland gave City the lead with a first-half penalty, and this was followed early in the second half by a deflected Ilkay Gundogan finish and Haaland’s second to put the hosts in control. Anis Hadj Moussa capitalised on an under-hit back pass from Josko Gvardiol to pull one back for the visitors after 75 minutes, and Ederson was beaten at his near post as Santiago Gimenez reduced the deficit further with eight minutes of normal time remaining. Ederson then rushed from his goal but was beaten to the ball by Igor Paixao as David Hancko scored an 89th-minute equaliser. “I don’t know if it’s metal (fragility),” Guardiola added. “The first goal cannot happen and the second as well, and after that we are desperate to win to do well. We do well but we don’t win games. “There are a lot of good things but after 3-3, (there is) nothing much you want to say. At that level we cannot give them (goals) away.” The result leaves City 15th in the Champions League league phase on eight points from five matches, two points adrift of the automatic qualification places for the knockout stages. “Right now I am not ready to think about that (potentially needing to win the final three games to finish in the top eight),” Guardiola added. “We have to recover and prepare for the next game. If we are not able to win games like we did today it is difficult to do it.” City return to action against Premier League leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. GO DEEPER The Briefing: Manchester City 3 Feyenoord 3 - Defensive disarray, expectations lowered, glimpses from Gundogan (Carl Recine/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO — It looked like the Vikings had put the game away for good on Sunday afternoon at Solider Field when a chip-shot field goal attempt from kicker Parker Romo sailed through the uprights in the final minutes. ADVERTISEMENT That made it 27-16 in favor of the Vikings with the Chicago Bears needing a miracle. They got it. After a big kick return put the Bears in very good field position, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams led an impressive drive, throwing a touchdown pass to receiver Keenan Allen to cut the deficit to 27-24. A blunder by the Vikings on the onside kick allowed the Bears to recover, then kicker Cairo Santos nailed a 48-yard field goal as time expired to tie the game at 27-27 and send it into overtime. In the extra session, veteran quarterback Sam Darnold took over for the Vikings. He went 6 for 6 passing on the final drive, setting up Romo for a game-winning field goal that helped the Vikings escape with a 30-27 win. The game looked like it was going to be a hot start for the Vikings after running back Aaron Jones got loose for a 41-yard gain. He was stripped of the ball at the goal line a couple of plays later, however, marking another missed opportunity for the Vikings in the red zone. ADVERTISEMENT That cracked the door open for the Bears, and the mobility of their rookie quarterback took centerstage. On a particular play, Williams avoided pressure from Andrew Van Ginkel off the edge, rolled to his right, then dropped a dime to D’Andre Swift along the sideline. That put the Bears in position to score, and running back Roschon Johnson found the into the end zone shortly thereafter to make it 7-0. In need of a response, the Vikings got it almost immediately when Darnold dropped back and unleashed a deep pass to receiver Jordan Addison. It was an incredible catch from Addison as he hauled it in while being dragged down from behind. On the very next play, Addison finished the drive, catching a touchdown pass in traffic to help the Vikings to tie the game at 7-7. The vibes shifted in favor of the Vikings on the following possession. ADVERTISEMENT It looked like the Bears had picked up a big gain when receiver Keenan Allen caught a ball along the sideline. After a challenge flag thrown by head coach Kevin O’Connell, however, the officials ruled that Allen did not get both feet in bounds. On the very next play defensive tackle Jerry Tillery blocked a field goal, and the Vikings kept the Bears off the board. That paved the way for the Vikings to take control as star receiver Justin Jefferson drew a 35-yard defensive pass interference penalty that put the ball in the red zone. A couple of plays later, Darnold found receiver Jalen Nailor for a touchdown to make it 14-7 in favor of the Vikings. After a punt by the Vikings, the Bears got a field goal Santos to cut the deficit to 14-10 at halftime. ADVERTISEMENT With an opportunity to take control coming out of halftime, Darnold found Addison with a perfect ball near the sideline that went for 69-yard gain. Unfortunately for the Vikings, they stalled out in the red zone, setting for a field goal from kicker Parker Romo to stretch the lead to 17-10. The biggest swing of the game came when receiver DeAndre Carter muffed a punt for the Bears, and edge rusher Bo Richter recovered the fumble for the Vikings. Not long after that, Jones atoned for his fumble with a touchdown to make it 24-10. After the Bears got a touchdown to cut the deficit to 24-16, it seemed like the Vikings put the game away with a field goal to restore the lead to 27-16. Not so fast. ADVERTISEMENT After an impressive drive by Williams helped cut the deficit to 27-24, the Bears recovered the onside kick. That set the stage for Santos to nail a 48-yard field goal to tie the score at 27-27 and send the game into overtime. In the extra session, the Vikings stepped up on defense by forcing a punt, then stepped up on offense with Darnold leading an impressive drive of his own. That set the stage for Romo and he nailed a 29-yard field goal to give the Vikings the win. ______________________________________________________ This story was written by one of our partner news agencies. Forum Communications Company uses content from agencies such as Reuters, Kaiser Health News, Tribune News Service and others to provide a wider range of news to our readers. Learn more about the news services FCC uses here .Get into the holiday spirit(s) with these festive pop-ups and menus at Vancouver bars
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