Taiwan takes security lessons from Hamas, Ukraine surprise attacks Taiwan considers its ability to counter a Chinese invasion attempt with lessons learned from Gaza and Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Oct 29, 2023
Watch live: Thousands participate in Taiwan’s annual Pride parade Watch live as thousands of people participate in Taiwan's pride parade in downtown Taipei city on Saturday, 28 October. The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
Biden and Xi expected to meet next month after high-level US-China meetings Promises of a meeting between the two leaders follows a trip to Washington by Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Al Jazeera · Oct 28, 2023
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Taiwan election may open window for better China ties, report says International Crisis Group urges all parties including US to re-establish a baseline level of trust The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023
Race to fix crumbling Philippines ship threatens conflict in South China Sea Even as concerns mount in the US over a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the flashpoint most likely to spark a conflict between the world’s largest economies is currently an immobile World War II-era ship sitting in waters further to the south. The Times of India · Oct 27, 2023
Matildas play it safe with Kerr for Olympic qualifiers Hometown hero Sam Kerr will be among the stars in action when the Matildas take on Iran, the Philippines and Taiwan in three Olympic qualifiers in Perth. AAP · Oct 25, 2023
Gogoro Is Ready To Venture Off Road With New CrossOver Electric Scooter Taiwanese e-mobility giant Gogoro has unveiled the CrossOver, its first all-terrain electric scooter touted as the brand’s first “two-wheel SUV.” RideApart · Oct 25, 2023
China said the US is a disruptor of peace in response to Pentagon report on China’s military buildup China said the United States is the “biggest disruptor of regional peace and stability” in the world in a scathing response to a Pentagon report on China’s growing military buildup The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
The Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W PSU Review: Mid-Range 750W PSU With 12VHPWR Thermaltake is a company based in Taiwan that specializes in designing and manufacturing computer hardware components and accessories. Established in 1999, the company's product range includes thermal solutions such as CPU coolers and cases and power supply units, keyboards, and mice. Thermaltake operates globally and has a presence in multiple… AnandTech · Oct 23, 2023
China launches tax investigations into Apple iPhone maker Foxconn Tax audits and land use inquiries follow company founder announcing run for Taiwan presidency The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023
Matildas fever hits Perth ahead of Olympic qualifiers The Matildas will be aiming to take the next step towards booking a spot for the Paris Olympics when they take on Iran, Taiwan and the Philippines in Perth. AAP · Oct 23, 2023
Apple supplier Foxconn subjected to tax inspections by Chinese authorities Chinese state media report that Foxconn, a Fortune 500 company known globally for making Apple iPhones, was recently subjected to searches by Chinese tax authorities The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023
The advanced silicon chips on which the future depends are all made in Taiwan – here’s why that matters With the intentions of Xi Jinping uncertain, there is a rush to build advanced chip-fabrication plants outside Taiwan. But it is proving a bigger challenge than anticipated The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023 Not all in China’s military view Taiwan, the West as primary threat As China prepares for possible conflict with Taiwan, the US, some see such a confrontation as unnecessary, unwinnable.
Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023 US says China has significantly expanded its nuclear arsenal Pentagon’s annual report says China has more than 500 nuclear warheads and is likely to double that by 2030.
WEKU · Oct 19, 2023 New Pentagon report claims China now has over 500 operational nuclear warheads The Pentagon's latest report shows China is on track with its efforts to develop a nuclear arsenal - though their total warheads are still a fraction of that of the US.
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 China is building up its nuclear weapons arsenal faster than previous projections, a US report says A Pentagon report on China’s military power says Beijing is on track to significantly increase its nuclear weapons arsenal by 2030 and is “almost certainly” learning lessons from Russia’s war in Ukraine about what a conflict over Taiwan might look like
The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023 Australians told ‘do not travel’ to Lebanon – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023 Joe Biden’s peace mission to Israel exposed the limits of US global influence The stakes couldn’t be higher. A wider war in the Middle East could embolden Russia in Ukraine and encourage China over Taiwan, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
AAP · Oct 18, 2023 South Korea-Australia ink new defence co-operation deal The Australian and South Korean armies, navies and air forces will conduct more complex military drills together after defence ministers signed a new agreement.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023 Australia cannot be ‘passive bystanders’ in a war between US and China, Richard Marles says Defence minister says consequences of a conflict over Taiwan are ‘so grave’ and says status of island must be ‘arrived at peacefully’
Motor1 · Oct 18, 2023 2024 BMW 5 Series Touring Teased Because Not Everything Must Be An SUV The new wagon has been developed with Europe, Japan, and Taiwan in mind.
Fortune · Oct 16, 2023 How TSMC and other firms making the most advanced semiconductors are getting a reprieve from Biden's chip war on China TSMC is the third chipmaker to get a U.S. waiver to supply equipment to factories in China, following Korean firms Samsung and SK hynix.
AAP · Oct 12, 2023 Former PM Morrison calls for one China policy shake-up The surging stranglehold on freedom under President Xi Jinping is threatening the longstanding one China policy, former prime minister Scott Morrison says.