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Will Japan build nuclear weapons? Why China’s concerns are unfounded, for now

Tensions are growing in east Asia. The threat of a Chinese attack on Taiwan persists and, in recent weeks, North Korea has been testing its long-range missile capabilities. Russia’s reorientation of ties from Europe towards Asia is also accelerating and the America First rhetoric of Donald Trump is raising questions…

The Conversation

China pressing European countries to bar Taiwan politicians or face crossing a ‘red line’

Exclusive: Chinese officials are using a ‘highly specific’ interpretation of EU rules to suggest Taiwanese figures should not be granted visas, officials say

The Guardian - AU

USS Abraham Lincoln engages in live-fire exercises in South China Sea

Drills come after China stages war games near Taiwain late last year and President Donald Trump says he would be ‘very unhappy’ if Beijing invaded the island

The Independent UK

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Trump ‘hopes’ Xi doesn’t attack Taiwan after US raid on Venezuela

President dismisses suggestion his attack on South American adversary could set precedent for Beijing to move against Taiwan

The Independent UK

Morality, military might and a sense of mischief: key takeaways from Trump’s New York Times interview

Trump sounds off on Venezuela’s future, Taiwan’s security and his aims for Greenland, days after operation to seize Nicolás Maduro

The Guardian - AU

Dear Taiwan Semi Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for January 15

With TSMC gearing up to release Q4 earnings this month, now is the perfect time to take a deeper dive into this chipmaking giant.

Barchart

Taiwan Semiconductor: The $1.65 Trillion Gatekeeper of the AI Boom

Taiwan Semiconductor solidifies its trillion-dollar status as the essential partner for every major technology company building artificial intelligence.

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China threatens to deal ‘head-on blow’ to Taiwan amid fears Trump’s Venezuela raid will embolden Beijing

Beijing insists its claims on Taiwan are nothing like Donald Trump’s move to seize power and oil in Caracas, even as experts note the two superpowers use remarkably similar language

The Independent UK

A familiar refrain as China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, begin 2026 at odds again

They’re at it again

The Independent UK

China announces another new trade measure against Japan as tensions rise

China has escalated its trade tensions with Japan by launching an investigation into imported dichlorosilane, a chemical gas used in making semiconductors

The Independent UK

Could China be using the US strike on Venezuela as a playbook for Taiwan?

Analysts have warned China may have taken note of the precedent set by Trump’s ousting of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro

The Independent UK

China bans exports to Japan of dual-use goods that could enhance Tokyo's military power

China has banned exports to Japan of dual-use goods for military purposes

The Independent UK

What does the US raid in Venezuela mean for China’s designs on Taiwan?

Perception that Chinese-made weapons could not stop a ‘decapitation strike’ may give Beijing pause for thought

The Guardian - UK

Taiwanese infrastructure suffered over 2.5 million Chinese cyberattacks per day in 2025, report reveals

It's all part of a "hybrid war" against the island, a report claims.

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The Guardian - US

Trump’s Venezuela invasion sets a perilous precedent

If Trump can invade Venezuela, why can’t Putin invade Ukraine? Or Xi Jinping seize Taiwan?

International Business Times UK

Goldman Sachs Warns Of $150B TSMC Spending Spree To Meet AI Demand

TSMC surges to record after Goldman lifts target 35%. Taiwan semiconductor AI boom accelerates with $150B investment plan.

The Independent UK

South Korea’s leader visits China to deepen ties as Japan drifts away

Lee Jae Myung seeks to ‘elevate relations to new stage’ just as tensions escalate between Beijing and Tokyo

The Guardian - UK

China threatened to cancel key trade talks after UK minister’s Taiwan visit in June

Exclusive: diplomats had to scramble to contain fallout with Beijing after Douglas Alexander’s trip to Taipei

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Tom’s Hardware

China's president Xi Jinping calls Taiwan reunification "unstoppable" — military drills around the island escalate in area and deployments

China calls Taiwan reunification "unstoppable" as military drills proceed.

Euronews

Taiwan's president pledges to defend island’s sovereignty after Chinese military drills

China has wrapped up two days of live-fire drills around the island featuring rocket launches, aircraft and warships.

International Business Times UK

Xi Jinping Vows 'Unstoppable' Reunification with Taiwan as Tensions Surge

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has pledged unstoppable reunification with Taiwan in his 2026 New Year message, invoking shared kinship.

The Independent UK

Taiwan’s president pledges to defend island’s sovereignty after China’s military drills

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Thursday vowed to defend the self-ruled island’s sovereignty in the face of China’s “expansionist ambitions,” days after Beijing wrapped up live-fire military drills around the island

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‘Nothing worries me’: Trump dismisses Chinese navy encircling Taiwan, apparently not his problem

Looks like Taiwan is set for an interesting year...

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping vows to reunify China and Taiwan in New Year’s Eve speech

Reunification ‘is unstoppable’, says Chinese president, a day after the conclusion of intense military drills

The Independent UK

China’s Xi hails nation's technological progress and renews promise to take back Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed his country’s technological progress in areas such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors

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