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POLITICSJul 9Hong Kong man pleads guilty to subversive promotion of pro-Taiwan partyA Hong Kong man has pleaded guilty to inciting subversion under the national security law for promoting a pro-Taiwan party and disseminating anti-Communist messages in 2024 and last year. The District Court heard on Thursday that Chan Ho-hin, a 23-year-old waiter, had proclaimed that the Taiwanese government was the only legitimate regime in the country, and called on Hongkongers to support and join the Revive the Republic of China Freedom Party in Taiwan through social media, leaflets and...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 9China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in yearsJapan Today
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 918 SIA , Scoot flights affected as Super Typhoon Bavi nears Taiwan and Chinaasiaone.com · Singapore
CONFLICTJul 8China signals new normal with coast guard patrols off Taiwan eastmanilatimes.net · Philippines
BUSINESSJul 8Revenue and Growth Outlook Affirm Why Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) is a Top AI Stock on Wall Street’s RadarTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) is recognized as a leading AI stock on Wall Street, based on its revenue and growth outlook. This indicates the company's strong position in the artificial intelligence sector.Yahoo Finance
POLITICSJul 8Lithuania wants to normalise ties with China . Does that mean divorcing Taiwan ? Lithuania is seeking to normalize its relations with China, raising questions about the potential impact on its relationship with Taiwan. This represents a complex diplomatic challenge with significant geopolitical implications.lrt.lt · Lithuania
MILITARYJul 8Enemy within ? The dispute endangering Taiwan T - Dome air defence planA dispute is reportedly jeopardizing Taiwan's 'T-Dome' air defense plan, raising questions about internal threats. This highlights potential vulnerabilities in Taiwan's national security infrastructure.scmp.com · China
MILITARYJul 8Enemy within? The dispute endangering Taiwan’s ‘T-Dome’ air defence planTaiwan’s flagship “T-Dome” air defence programme is facing possible delays to 2028 after budget disputes left one of its critical indigenous missile systems without a clear funding source. The island’s opposition-controlled legislature approved a reduced NT$780 billion (over US$24 billion) special defence budget in May, rejecting a larger NT$1.25 trillion package proposed by the government. Among the excluded projects was funding for the indigenous Chiang-Kong (Strong Bow) anti-ballistic missile...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 8Taiwan headline news - Focus TaiwanThis article covers headline news from Taiwan. It provides a general overview of current events in the region.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
WORLDJul 8Taiwan headline news - Focus TaiwanThis article provides headline news from Taiwan. It serves as a general update on current events in the region.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
POLITICSJul 7Taiwan Believes Japan Will Help Defend Against ChinaOpinion polling shows that trust in Tokyo is surprisingly deep.Foreign Policy
BUSINESSJul 7Constructive view on Taiwan Semi's GCS remains despite Goldman's cautious view: analystAn analyst maintains a constructive view on Taiwan Semi's GlobalFoundries (GCS) despite a cautious outlook from Goldman. This reflects differing expert opinions on a major semiconductor company's performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICTBREAKINGJul 7Taiwan detects 4 Chinese aircraft , 9 naval vessels near territorial watersTaiwan detected four Chinese aircraft and nine naval vessels operating near its territorial waters. This indicates heightened military activity and potential regional tensions.beijingbulletin.com · China
MILITARYJul 7Taiwan revives ‘anti-communist’ training for its military graduates after 24 yearsTaiwan has revived its “anti-communist patriotic education” programme for military academy graduates, reflecting growing concern over Beijing’s efforts to infiltrate the island’s armed forces after a string of espionage cases involving service members. The compulsory five-day course, held from July 1 for graduates of Taiwan’s eight military academies, restores the programme’s original name after a 24-year hiatus. Introduced in 1965, the programme was renamed “patriotic education” in 2002 but has...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 6Taiwan warns travelers as China surveillance widensTaiwan has issued a warning to travelers due to the widening scope of surveillance activities by China. This highlights growing concerns about security and individual privacy in the region.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
WORLDJul 6Donovan Deep Dives : Taiwan evolving English language news landscapeThis article provides an in-depth look at the changing English language news environment in Taiwan. It analyzes developments in media and information dissemination in the region.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
MILITARYJul 6Weapons : Taiwanese Anti - Ship MissilesThe article focuses on Taiwanese anti-ship missiles. This report details specific military weaponry and defense technology.strategypage.com · China
MILITARYJul 6Is Beijing preparing for submarine action with maritime survey east of Taiwan?When a mainland Chinese research vessel spent three days last month conducting an oceanographic survey in the Philippine Sea east of Taiwan, state media portrayed the mission as another example of Beijing’s expanding civilian maritime governance. However, experts highlighted the dual-use nature of oceanographic data, pointing out that the information gathered by the Xiang Yang Hong 22 from June 16 to 18 could have military applications, particularly in underwater operations. Routine...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 6Taiwan records hike in Chinese incursions around its territorysingaporestar.com · Singapore
CONFLICTJul 5Taiwan detects hike in Chinese incursions around its territorybeijingbulletin.com · China
BUSINESSJul 4Insider trades: Alibaba, Broadcom, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing among notable namesThis article reports on notable insider trades involving companies such as Alibaba, Broadcom, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. It concerns stock transactions by corporate insiders.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYJul 4Beijing sends new coastguard force into waters east of TaiwanBeijing on Saturday rotated a new coastguard task force into waters east of Taiwan. The second such deployment in about a month came days after China’s top diplomat urged Washington to exercise “utmost prudence” on the self-governed island. The move also comes close on the heels of high-level talks with the Philippines, where Beijing pressed Manila to match words with deeds and stabilise bilateral relations amid persistent South China Sea tensions. The Chinese coastguard said on Saturday that...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 3Can Taiwan fix its military manpower shortage by training reservists in advanced weapons?Taiwan is requiring its reservists to train longer and harder, introducing drones and US-made Himars rocket systems into a revamped 14-day call-up programme as it races to offset worsening troop shortages amid a demographic decline. One of the biggest reforms of Taiwan’s reserve force in decades, the overhaul reflects growing concern that a shrinking pool of military-age recruits and mounting pressure from Beijing mean the island can no longer rely solely on its standing military. From this...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 3Taiwan lawmakers agree to review rival drone budgetsThe opposition stripped out around $19b the govt had wanted for domestic drone procurement and other defence efforts.straitstimes · singapore