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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
POLITICSJul 3Ex-HK bookseller Lam Wing-kee, detained by China in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70Lam was one of five people from Causeway Bay Books who disappeared in 2015. He later detailed his detention by Chinese authorities.NPR News
CONFLICTJul 3Exclusive-Inside Taiwan’s nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasioninvesting_us · united states of america
POLITICSJul 2Czech-Taiwan Ties Are Cooling in Rhetoric, Not RealityCzechia’s new government has changed its tone on Taiwan, but left most of the substance of the relationship intact.The Diplomat
MILITARYJul 2Taiwan’s Drone Industry Take Centerstage in Defense Spending DebateFunding for drones became much more hotly discussed in the wake of KMT chair Cheng Li-wun’s trip to the United States last month.The Diplomat
POLITICSJul 2Taiwan detains two Super Micro employees in alleged Nvidia AI server export probe - reportTaiwan has reportedly detained two Super Micro employees in connection with an alleged Nvidia AI server export probe. This indicates a legal investigation into the export of sensitive technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYJul 2Taiwan needs to become a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones, US diplomat saysDe ​facto US ambassador Raymond Greene says drones represent a 'game-changing opportunity' to enhance Taiwan's security.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJul 1China’s Wang Yi warns Marco Rubio to approach Taiwan affairs with ‘utmost caution’China’s foreign minister Wang Yi warned the US to approach Taiwan affairs with “utmost caution” in a call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling for Washington to expand cooperation and manage risks with Beijing. According to Chinese state news agency Xinhua, the two top diplomats held a “positive and constructive” phone call on Tuesday. It is the first reported cabinet-level communication since US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China in mid-May. During that visit, the two...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 1Alibaba sues Pentagon, rare earth truce tested, Taiwan arms: 7 US-China relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump thinks he is playing hardball. But China is playing Trump: analysts As the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump fades in the rear-view mirror, marked by anaemic deliverables, poor transparency and missed opportunities, analysts and former US...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 1The Three Nevers: To Invade Taiwan, China Would Have to Make Military History ThriceThe amphibious invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, remains the largest and most complex amphibious operation in history. On the first day alone, Allied forces landed eight divisions, including five amphibious assault and three airborne, totaling roughly 160,000 personnel. That force more than doubled within days.Normandy was unprecedented in scale but not in kind. A Taiwan invasion would present the reverse problem: Taiwan’s size is not the unprecedented part — the operational challenges are. Analysis of a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan typically emphasizes the People&#8217War on the Rocks
POLITICSJul 1Taiwan passes bill to regulate crypto firms and stablecoinsTaiwan has passed a new bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrency firms and stablecoins, establishing a new legal framework for the digital asset industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYJun 30Keep out of China's clutches, Taiwan's president tells military cadetsTaiwan's President Lai Ching-te warned military cadets on Tuesday not to succumb to China's spying ‌activities and to defend freedom and democracy, speaking at a Cold War-era college…Japan Today
BUSINESSJun 29Supermicro shares fall as Taiwan office raided due to chip smuggling investigation: reportSupermicro's shares have fallen following reports of a raid on its Taiwan office due to a chip smuggling investigation. This incident indicates potential legal trouble and market repercussions for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSJun 29Why is Taiwan’s KMT calling for the government to spend billions more on drones?After rejecting a government spending package, Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang (KMT) has submitted its own proposal worth several billion dollars more to boost the military’s unmanned vehicle capabilities and the island’s broader drone sector. The move reflects growing consensus across Taiwan’s political spectrum that unmanned systems will be central to the island’s defence in the future. Defending its decision to reject the government’s proposal for the sector, KMT officials on Monday said the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 29China slowing economy puts Xi Taiwan agenda center stageChina's decelerating economy is reportedly making Taiwan a central focus of President Xi's agenda. This suggests that domestic economic conditions may be influencing a critical international policy issue.organiser.org · India
CONFLICTJun 29Taiwan detects spike in Chinese activity around itselfnews.webindia123.com · India
SCI & TECHJun 28Regional AI Strategy For Southeast Asia And Taiwan – OpEdThis article discusses the development of an Artificial Intelligence strategy specific to the Southeast Asia and Taiwan regions. It highlights the importance of regional collaboration in advancing AI capabilities and policies.eurasiareview.com · United States
MILITARYJun 27Taiwan detects 1 sortie of Chinese military aircraft , 7 vesselsTaiwan has detected one sortie of Chinese military aircraft and seven vessels in its vicinity. This indicates ongoing military activity and potential tensions in the region.shanghainews.net · China
MILITARYJun 27Taiwan detects 1 sortie of Chinese military aircraft , 7 vesselsTaiwan has detected Chinese military aircraft and vessels operating near its territory, indicating continued military activity in the region. This signifies ongoing geopolitical tensions between China and Taiwan.japanherald.com · Japan
POLITICSJun 26Is the US trying to sway Taiwan’s KMT by receiving its legislative speaker?A high-profile visit to Washington by Taiwanese Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu reflects a broader US effort to strengthen ties with the island’s main opposition Kuomintang (KMT), according to analysts. Han’s trip follows visits to the United States by Taichung mayor and KMT member Lu Shiow-yen in March and KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun earlier this month. The succession of arrivals suggested Washington was preparing for political uncertainty after Taiwan’s 2028 leadership election by cultivating...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJun 26Japan braces for double storms as rain batters TaiwanJapan is preparing for double storms while Taiwan is being affected by heavy rain. This indicates an elevated weather threat across the region.newcastleherald.com.au
POLITICSJun 25China ethnic unity law sparks fears of cross - border repression targeting TaiwanA new ethnic unity law in China is raising concerns about potential cross-border repression, particularly targeting Taiwan. This addresses growing geopolitical tensions and human rights issues.shanghaisun.com · China
CONFLICTJun 25China ethnic unity law sparks fears of cross - border repression targeting TaiwanChina's new ethnic unity law is reportedly sparking fears of cross-border repression specifically targeting Taiwan. This highlights international concerns regarding potential geopolitical tensions and human rights implications.chinanationalnews.com · China
POLITICSJun 25Trump supports ‘Six Assurances’ to Taiwan but no timeline for arms sale, US diplomat saysThe top US diplomat for East Asia sought to reassure Taiwan that Washington stood by its “Six Assurances” despite US President Donald Trump’s earlier dismissal of the policy, but offered no timeline for approving a stalled US$14 billion arms package to the self-ruled island. Michael DeSombre, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, told a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Thursday that US policy on Taiwan had not changed, maintaining Washington’s commitment to...South China Morning Post
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