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Taiwan president pledges to strengthen island's defense capability with new technologies

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen says the self-ruled island will work to improve its rescue and defense capabilities with new technologies, adding that strengthening Taiwan is key to maintaining peace

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2023

The microchip industry would implode if China invaded Taiwan, and it would affect everyone

A conflict between the US and China over computer chips – or semiconductors – has been escalating in recent months. In particular, the US has taken steps to limit China’s access to advanced chip technology amid heightened international competition in the area.

The Conversation · Jun 9, 2023

Acer Subsidiary Scored $74 Million Profit in Russia Despite Sales Ban

A Swiss-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Acer Taiwan sold goods and services to the Russian market after international import restrictions cut short the possibility of shipments from Taiwan.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 9, 2023

UK PM Rishi Sunak in Washington to push for tighter UK-US economic cooperation

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Washington as the UK looks for closer economic ties after leaving the EU. China denounces Europe's new "economic weapon" aimed at preventing Beijing from putting trade pressure on EU members over support for Taiwan, and TikTok aims to quadruple its e-commerce revenues.

France 24 · Jun 8, 2023

How China Could Leverage its Dominant Position in Rare-Earth Elements

In a recent report it was suggested that China is considering an export ban on rare-earth magnets as a consequence of the escalating tension with the U.S. over Taiwan.

Barchart · Jun 7, 2023

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TechRadar · Jun 7, 2023

Thais kick off training camp for Taiwan, HK friendlies

Thailand national football team on Tuesday reported for a training camp to prepare for their two Fifa Day friendlies with Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Bangkok Post · Jun 6, 2023

China and US conflict would cost lives and produce 'economic shock' larger than Ukraine war

It comes as Pentagon released near-miss footage on Monday showing a Chinese ship sharply cutting across the path of an American destroyer, forcing the US vessel to slow down

Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2023

US, Chinese warships' near miss in Taiwan Strait hints at ongoing troubled diplomatic waters, despite chatter about talks

An encounter in which a Chinese naval ship cut across the path of a U.S. destroyer in the Taiwan Strait on June 3, 2023, has both Beijing and Washington pointing fingers at each other.

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2023

Explainer-Why dangerous encounters by US and Chinese militaries look set to continue

When a Chinese warship came within 150 yards of a U.S. destroyer in the Taiwan Strait on Saturday and forced it to slow down, it was the second time in a matter of days in which Chinese and U.S. military personnel came close to a major incident.

Reuters · Jun 6, 2023