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F-16s from the South Korean and US air forces take part in a joint drill at live-fire ground in Taebaek on October 31. Photo: Defence Ministry/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
US-China relations

Trump is urged to include South Korea in strategic meetings about Taiwan

Recommendation by Seoul-based institute may mark a shift, but analysts say such talks may be needed with a US led by isolationist Trump.

China’s military

Alarm in Taiwan over quiet change to air raid alert threshold

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Asian cinema: Chinese films

Chinese film about Covid lockdown wins top prize in Taiwan awards

William Lai

Taiwan’s William Lai slides in popularity, plagued by political turmoil

Lai’s disapproval rating is at its highest since he took over as leader six months ago, according to a new public opinion poll.

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Taiwanese leader William Lai is sliding in public approval across almost all demographic fronts, according to a new opinion poll. Photo: EPA-EFE
Donald Trump

How will Trump handle Taiwan? Beijing sees hawkish signs as analysts are divided

Some say he could use self-ruled island as bargaining chip for economic concessions while others rule that out, citing political pushback.

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MTR Corporation

Editorial | Pet-friendly services on right road for Hong Kong

Allowing owners to get away with their animals on buses is not only good for them but also the city economy.

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United States

Opinion | World must forge ahead with globalisation, with or without the US

Washington has long resisted efforts to reform the Western-centric international order. Now Trump appears poised to withdraw from it altogether.

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Women and gender

Taiwanese drama shows dark side of show business

The show ‘Born For The Spotlight’ has taken Taiwan by storm with its candid portrayal of the realities of showbiz for actresses.

Ukraine war

Outside In | It’s goodbye to ‘peace dividend’, hello to wars and defence binges

Global spending on defence is rising at the expense of social needs. The ‘peace dividend’ years are over.

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US-China relations

Blame lies ‘fully with US side’: China defends rejection of defence chief talks

US cannot undermine Beijing’s core interests on Taiwan and try talk to its military ‘as if nothing had happened’, defence ministry says.

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China’s Dong Jun at the ADMM-Plus in Vientiane, Laos on Thursday. He reportedly declined to meet the US defence secretary. Photo: AP
US-China relations

China war scenario calls for US boost in defence spending to more than 3% of GDP

China’s projected military industrial base cannot be matched without increased spending, lawmakers hear.

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Members of the US House select committee on China take part in an interactive simulation on the state of the US defence industrial base on Wednesday. Photo: Laura Zhou
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai admits donating to groups but denies having agenda

Former media boss goes into witness box for the first time and gives 6½ hours of testimony in his high-profile national security trial.

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Semiconductors

Beijing chip forum attendees mull impact of TSMC block, second Trump term

At the 21st China International Semiconductor Expo, industry experts weighed in on the challenges and opportunities ahead in domestic chipmaking.

Diplomacy

Ex-Taiwanese leader’s trip to security summit in Canada raises ire in Beijing

Tsai Ing-wen has been invited to deliver a keynote address at the annual Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia.

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Former Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen speaks during the annual Forum 2000 conference in Prague last month. She will travel to Canada this month for a security forum. Photo: Reuters
Foxconn

iPhone maker Foxconn partners with Nvidia on AI-driven factories

Foxconn is partnering with Nvidia to develop so-called digital twins to help build advanced facilities around the world.

Nvidia co-founder and chief executive officer Jensen Huang (left) and Foxconn chairman Young Liu at the Hon Hai Tech Day in Taipei last year. Photo: AFP
Style Edit

Style Edit: Jewellery designer Cindy Chao celebrates her first retrospective

’Twenty Years in Art: A Retrospective Journey’, running from November 24-26, showcases Chao’s artistic progress, from early monochromatic pieces to current expressive creations.

US-China relations

South China Sea ‘crises’ still likely during next Trump term: military expert

Retired PLA officer predicts risk of ‘accidents’ could grow after Donald Trump returns to White House, but Beijing is ‘better prepared now’.

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G20

At G20, Xi and Albanese discuss improved China-Australia trade relations

Both leaders note progress, with the Australian prime minister saying: ‘Trade is flowing more freely to the benefit of both countries.’.

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping speaks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as they prepare for a group photo during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Taiwan plans to spend US$2.2 billion on American weapons next year

Taipei’s defence ministry says next year’s budget will be spent on systems such as air defence missiles, as Donald Trump demands more spending.

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SpaceX

Taiwan is war-proofing its communications networks, with or without outside help

The island’s space programme is leveraging domestic expertise to build out critical low Earth orbit communication satellite links in event of war.

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Hong Kong

Warner’s Max launches in Asia, taking on Netflix in Hong Kong

The US streaming service is gunning for the top-three position in its new Asian markets, WBD CEO JB Perrette says.

Warner Bros Discovery is bringing its Max streaming service to Hong Kong, along with content such as the Harry Potter series. Photo: Handout
Apple

Taiwan’s Pegatron sells majority stake in India iPhone plant to Tata

As Apple diversifies its supply chain beyond China, India is set to produce up to 25 per cent of the iPhones shipped this year.

Tata has sealed a deal with Pegatron to buy a majority stake in an iPhone plant in India’s Tamil Nadu, sources say. Photo: AP Photo
United States

Opinion | For China, the end of Pax Americana under Trump will be a gift

A US pullback from Europe, Nato and Asia means less pressure and more room for China to attain its trade and security goals.

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US-China relations

Xi calls on US to show ‘extreme caution’ on Taiwan matters, South China Sea

‘Support China’s peaceful reunification’, avoid provocation in South China Sea, President Xi Jinping tells Joe Biden in Lima.

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Lithuania

Lithuania’s new government wants to make up with China. But is it possible?

The Social Democrats, who came first in last month’s election, have said they want to ‘normalise’ ties with Beijing after a row over Taiwan.

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Gintautas Paluckas is in line to become the next prime minister of Lithuania. Photo: AFP
Defence

Will US let Taiwan buy F-35 jets with ‘protection fees’ demanded by Trump?

The US president-elect has repeatedly called on Taipei to raise defence spending but experts doubt advanced weaponry sales will go ahead.

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F-35 jets on the USS George Washington during Freedom Edge, a trilateral exercise with Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

Mainland China frees Taiwanese fishing boat and skipper held in July near Quemoy

Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office says the boat and its captain were released after penalties, as Taiwanese media reports a fine was imposed.

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Asean

Opinion | Pragmatic Southeast Asia will adapt to Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda

The region is already bracing itself for the reinstatement of a more transactional and nationalist policy agenda in the White House.

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Taiwan
Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Taiwan, covering politics, economy, society and the island's relationship with mainland China.
last updated:
16 October, 2024
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