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Analysis-Fearing war in Xi's next term, Taiwan bolsters defences

Taiwan is bolstering its defences and steeling itself for the possibility of war with China as leader Xi Jinping readies to assume a third term in power and tries to achieve what no predecessor has done by taking control of the island.

Reuters

If Taiwan is safe, chip supply chains will be secure, says Taiwan minister

Taiwanese Minister for Economic Affairs Wang Mei-Hua said on a visit to the United States on Tuesday that if Taiwan remains safe, global supply chains of vital semiconductors would also be secure.

Reuters

Unique political fault lines in Taiwan complicate China resistance - Roll Call

Political divisions in Taiwan, which are increasing according to polls, further complicate its efforts to hold China at bay.

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Elon Musk a businessman who ‘doesn’t know much about Taiwan’: Su

Taiwan’s premier rebukes billionaire after he suggested island should become a ‘special administrative zone’ of China.

Al Jazeera

Editorial: Biden's misstep on 'strategic ambiguity'

At first, it seemed that President Joe Biden had misstated policy when he said the United States would defend Taiwan from aggression by China. The White House promptly walked back his remarks, and the potentially explosive gaffe appeared to have been resolved.

Tribune News Service

More frequent Chinese patrols put 'heavy burden' on aging Taiwan frigates

The stepped up intensity of Chinese naval patrols near Taiwan since August is putting a "heavy burden" on the island's aging frigate fleet, which is struggling to maintain combat readiness, the Taiwanese defence ministry said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Alibaba, Nio Shed Over 3%: Hong Kong Shares Continue To Bleed, Semiconductor Rout Spreads Across Asia

Hong Kong stocks opened in the red on Tuesday after the Nasdaq index closed at its lowest level since July 2020 and a semi-conductor stock rout spread across Asian markets like Taiwan and South Korea which opened for trading after the holidays.

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Japan the top market for Thai tourists

Late last month, after a period of more than two years, some good news arrived at last for Thai tourists, after the main Asian outbound markets -- Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan -- announced the full reopening of their borders.

Bangkok Post

This Is What Whales Are Betting On Taiwan Semiconductor

A whale with a lot of money to spend has taken a noticeably bullish stance on Taiwan Semiconductor. Looking at options history for Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) we detected 31 strange trades.

Benzinga

Earthquake rattles Taiwan, but epicentre out at sea

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake with its epicentre in the sea off Taiwan's east coast rattled the island on Tuesday, the island's weather bureau said, with no immediate reports of damage.

Reuters

Taiwan’s president calls for unity against Chinese disinformation before elections

Tsai Ing-wen compares China’s ‘bullying’ to Russian invasion of Ukraine on de facto national day

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan’s Tsai says can be ‘no compromise’ on democracy or freedom

Speaking on the island’s national day, president says the people of Taiwan have developed their own sense of identity.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan Says War with China ‘Absolutely’ Not an Option

War between Taiwan and China is "absolutely not an option", Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday, as she reiterated her willingness to talk to Beijing and also pledged to boost the island's defenses including with precision missiles. Democratic Taiwan, which China claims as its territory, has come under increasing…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Elon Musk says Taiwan should be ‘administrative zone ruled by China’

Elon Musk spoke out after Tesla sales soared in China

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Taiwan seeking independence root cause of problems, China says

The root cause of the problems in the Taiwan Strait is the Taiwanese government's seeking of independence and the island is an inseparable part of Chinese territory, China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

The Independent UK

Taiwan leader tells China force 'absolutely not an option'

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has told China that “armed confrontation is absolutely not an option" for resolving Beijing's claim to the island

Bangkok Post

Taiwan: War with China 'absolutely' not an option, but bolstering defences

TAIPEI: War between Taiwan and China is "absolutely not an option", Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday, as she reiterated her willingness to talk to Beijing and also pledged to boost the island's defences including with precision missiles.

Reuters

Taiwan says war with China 'absolutely' not an option, but bolstering defences

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Taiwan politicians dismiss Elon Musk’s ‘ill-informed and belittling’ China comments

Musk, the world’s richest person, suggested giving China some control over the island to resolve the cross-strait dispute

Salon

Chinese celebs push One China messaging

The Chinese government has a new ally when it comes to pushing its official line on Taiwan: celebrities

Tribune News Service

Taiwan's president to unveil economic policies, reaffirm democratic ties in National Day speech

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will pledge to strengthen the island’s economy and deepen ties with democratic allies in a National Day speech on Monday, amid the risk of a global recession and after unprecedented military drills by China.

The Hindu

The fate of chips will determine the fate of nations

Every major economic superpower is using its money and its best minds to win this silicon battle

Reuters

Musk thanked by Chinese ambassador, reprimanded by Taiwanese diplomat over Taiwan plan

China's ambassador to the United States thanked Elon Musk for proposing a special administration zone for Taiwan, while Taiwan's de facto ambassador to Washington reprimanded the billionaire saying its "freedom and democracy are not for sale."

Reuters

Taiwan president to pledge to bolster combat power as China tensions rise

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will pledge to bolster the island's combat power and determination to improve its defences in a major speech on Monday, at a time when tensions with China have risen dramatically.

The Hindu

India, Taiwan should consider finalising FTA as soon as possible: Taiwan Government Representative

Taiwanese representative said Taiwan has been actively pursuing FTA with like-minded trading partners including India and reaffirmed Taipei's focus on supporting the rules-based international order

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