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POLITICSSep 11Taiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracyEuropean Parliament's Pina Picierno says Hsiao's visit 'was kept secret until her arrival to protect her participation'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 10Trump threatens Taiwan’s representative office, sparking debate over island’s US policyTaiwan’s representative office is among a list of entities US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue as part of his crusade against a progressive American think tank, triggering debate about the island’s US policy ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington later this month. Trump named the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (Tecro) in a social media post on Monday attacking the Centre for American Progress, a prominent left-leaning Washington think tank,...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 9A China - Taiwan War Could Bring The Global Economy To Its Knees , Top Diplomat Warnsdailycaller.com · United States
POLITICSSep 9China reiterates its One China principle on Taiwan over UN resolutionBeijing reaffirmed its One-China principle following a renewed dispute over the interpretation of a UN resolution that defined lawful representation of China at the world's foremost intergovernmental body.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYSep 9Beijing boosts Taiwan-facing firepower with brigade-level 155mm howitzer deploymentBeijing has reinforced its military firepower facing the Taiwan Strait by deploying more 155mm PLZ-05 self-propelled howitzers, according to state media reports. Replacing its older 122mm artillery, a heavy combined-arms brigade under the People’s Liberation Army’s 71st Group Army has been equipped with a batch of the 155mm self-propelled howitzers over the past two months and conducted its first live-fire test of the weapons, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Sunday. The 71st Group Army...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 9Taiwan Strait conflict could eclipse World War Two economic impact : USeconomictimes.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSSep 9Southeast Asia’s Subtle Shift on TaiwanAn erratic United States and a rising China have the region recalibrating.Foreign Policy
BUSINESSSep 9Taiwan labour funds to restrict new fossil fuel investments from 2030Taiwan's labor funds plan to implement restrictions on new fossil fuel investments starting in 2030. This policy shift indicates a move towards sustainable investment practices by government-managed funds.eco-business.com · China
CONFLICTSep 9Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador warnsAl Jazeera [en]
MILITARYSep 9Taiwan waits for its new F-16s, still stuck in Hawaii after a fortnight’s delayThe first two F-16 Block 70 fighters bought by Taipei from the United States have yet to reach Taiwan, after spending more than two weeks in Hawaii for reasons that remain unclear. The aircraft, which were expected to arrive at Taiwan’s Chihhang Air Base in late August, were spotted preparing for departure at Joint Base Pearl Harbour-Hickam on Monday, raising expectations that the fighters were finally about to resume their journey. But the two single-seat F-16Cs, numbered 6727 and 6728,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 8How Japan is digging in to deter – and withstand – a conflict over TaiwanThe risk of a conflict over Taiwan is shaping Japanese defence planning, with Tokyo shoring up security at home and abroad for a potentially prolonged fight. But there are economic, demographic and political constraints on how far its military transformation can go. In the second of a three-part series, Gabriel Dominguez examines how Tokyo is building military resilience within its territory. Japan’s recent purchase of a former Nippon Steel site to build a sprawling new defence hub points to a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Bloc Québécois leader backs Taiwan global role , stronger tiesThe leader of the Bloc Québécois has expressed support for Taiwan's global role and advocates for stronger ties with the nation.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
POLITICSSep 8Tour industry protests over Taiwan’s new mainland China travel registration rulesTaiwan’s opposition and tour operators have hit back at new registration rules for travellers heading to mainland China, with politicians accusing the ruling Democratic Progressive Party of trying to fan cross-strait fears ahead of local elections. Since September 1, travellers to the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau have been required to register details of their trip, including the purpose of their visit, contact information, travel dates as well as the numbers of their passports and mainland...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTSep 8China’s Warrior Scientists: Insights from Recent Operations Around TaiwanChina’s marine scientific research ships are expanding their operations around Taiwan, and they are not just there to advance the frontiers of human knowledge. Their operations serve to undermine Taiwan’s independent political status and to force international acceptance of Beijing’s claim of sovereignty over the island and its surrounding waters. This pressure campaign by the People’s Republic of China began intensifying in 2022. While media coverage of this development has focused on the activities of the People’s Liberation Army and the China Coast Guard, ChinaWar on the Rocks
MILITARYSep 7How Tokyo is widening regional defence ties to complicate Beijing’s Taiwan calculusThe risk of a conflict over Taiwan is shaping Japanese defence planning, with Tokyo shoring up security at home and abroad for a potentially prolonged fight. But there are economic, demographic and political constraints on how far its military transformation can go. In the first of a three-part series, Gabriel Dominguez examines how Japan is building a network of partnerships to strengthen its strategic endurance. Japan is rapidly building a web of defence partnerships spanning the Indo-Pacific...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 7Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) Raises Guidance as Demand for Advanced Chips SoarsYahoo Finance
CYBERSep 7Taiwan sets up US-backed cyber unit to hunt hidden military threatsTaiwan’s military plans to step up its cyber defences against mainland China with a new threat-hunting team and foreign expertise as it deepens cooperation with the US. The Information, Communications and Electronic Force Command has earmarked NT$95.93 million (US$3.03 million) in its proposed 2027 budget to establish the team and bring foreign experts and instructors to Taiwan for advanced training. According to the budget plan, which still needs legislative approval, the programme would focus...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Rare Beijing spy series highlights real - life intelligence drama with TaiwanA new Beijing-produced spy series reportedly sheds light on real-life intelligence activities involving Taiwan. This signals the ongoing geopolitical tensions and espionage between China and Taiwan.scmp.com · China
POLITICSSep 7Rare Beijing spy series highlights real-life intelligence drama with TaiwanA television drama produced by Beijing’s top counter-espionage agency has put the spotlight on real-life cases in the high-stakes intelligence battle between mainland China and Taiwan. Over the past decade, mainland Chinese spy dramas have rarely touched on contemporary espionage across the Taiwan Strait but on Sunday state broadcaster CCTV began airing a 40-episode television series about such intelligence efforts from 1998 to 2018. Overseen by the Ministry of State Security, The Long Watch...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 7Taiwan Is Preparing For The Drone War | Armstrong EconomicsThis article indicates that Taiwan is preparing for potential future conflicts involving drone warfare. It highlights strategic military developments in the region.armstrongeconomics.com · United States
WORLDSep 7Taiwan headline news - Focus TaiwanThis article provides the headline news from Taiwan, covering various current events in the region. It serves as a general update on developments in Taiwan.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
BUSINESSSep 6Prediction: Taiwan Semiconductor's Market Value Passes $3 Trillion Before 2029A prediction suggests that Taiwan Semiconductor's market value will exceed $3 trillion before the year 2029. This highlights a significant forecast for a major technology company.Yahoo Finance
POLITICSSep 6China Pacific influence campaign threatens regional unity , Taiwan official warnsA Taiwan official has warned that China's influence campaign in the Pacific region poses a threat to regional unity. This highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and their potential impact on international relations.shanghainews.net · China
POLITICSSep 6Taiwan Pavilion opens at Gwangju Biennale amid naming controversyThe Taiwan Pavilion has opened at the Gwangju Biennale, but its launch is accompanied by a dispute over its naming. This controversy highlights diplomatic sensitivities surrounding Taiwan's status.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea