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Taiwan charges five men over plot to run over comedian for his Xi Jinping jokes

Person named ‘K’ from China paid five defendants to injure Huang Yi-hao, New Taipei prosecutors say

The Guardian - UK · 3h ago

Typhoon Champi path: Super storm is the most powerful storm on Earth in 2026 at 296 km/h

Super Typhoon Champi has reached peak winds of 296 km/h, making it the strongest storm of 2026. Champi surpassed Hurricane Polo, which previously held the top wind speed record this year. After passing Guam, the typhoon is expected to weaken as it approaches Taiwan later this week. Weather patterns in…

The Economic Times · 11h ago

Japan and US Deploy Missile Systems Near Taiwan During Drills Involving 45,000 Japanese and 11,000 US Troops

Japan and the US have deployed missile systems to islands near Taiwan during Keen Sword 27, a major exercise involving amphibious operations, air defence and allied coordination.

International Business Times UK · 14h ago

Taiwan detects 5 PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels operating around island

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence has reported heightened military activity from China around the island recently. Five Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels, and nine official ships were detected until early Monday. This follows multiple incursions by Chinese military aircraft and vessels into Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zone. Taiwanese armed…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Taiwan Semiconductor Could Partner With Elon Musk’s Terafab, but It Has 1 Condition

TSMC is in discussions with Musk's Terafab, but CEO C.C. Wei says one condition is firm: TSMC must run the fab. Here's what it means for TSM stock.

Barchart · Oct 18

What can a century-old Kuomintang building tell us about Australia?

On Ultimo Road in Haymarket, just a few minutes’ walk from Paddy’s Markets, stands an unassuming building with an unusual history. Built in 1921 for the Sydney branch of the Kuomintang (KMT), or Chinese Nationalist Party, it later became the headquarters of the party’s Australasian organisation.

The Conversation · Oct 15

Taiwan chipmaker TSMC explores Texas investment to expand production in the US

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is exploring potential investments in Texas to expand chip production in the U.S. The company says it is open to collaborating with Elon Musk’s planned “Terafab” chip manufacturing complex in Texas

The Independent UK · Oct 15

Global Market: Asian currencies slide as hot US inflation fuels Fed rate hike bets; won hits two-week low

Emerging Asian currencies weakened as hotter-than-expected US inflation revived Federal Reserve rate hike concerns, boosting the dollar and triggering a sell-off in AI-linked stocks. South Korea's won, Taiwan dollar, Philippine peso and Indonesian rupiah came under pressure amid capital outflows and rising borrowing costs.

The Economic Times · Oct 15

China’s Grey-Zone Maritime Pressure: Research fleet tests Taiwan

NEW DELHI: Chinese military aircraft and vessels appearing around Taiwan have become a near-daily reminder for the island's military to remain alert to Beijing's next move. But beyond warships and fighter jets, another category of vessels is drawing growing scrutiny: Chinese research ships that operate in waters around the island…

The Times of India · Oct 14

‘Children are naturally drawn to beauty’: the head of the ‘Issey Miyake’ preschool on their pleated uniforms

Ms Lam Montessori’s head of school reveals teachers wear a different Japanese designer after their chic clothes drew online envy

The Guardian - US · Oct 14