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Global chip supply chain under threat as US-Iran conflict enters third week — Strait of Hormuz blockade is days away from crippling Taiwan's semiconductor industry

Taiwan imports almost all of its energy and requires large amounts of LNG to sustain its electrical grid. That grid is then used by local chipmakers — like TSMC who is responsible for making most of the world's high-end chips. Fabrication for these chips requires helium, which Taiwan also imports…

Tom’s Hardware

Trump could snub China over Strait of Hormuz, but Xi Jinping has the ultimate checkmate

Tensions are high — and oil is at the center.

We Got This Covered

After quieter weeks, Taiwan reports large-scale Chinese military aircraft presence near the island

Taiwan is seeing a surge of Chinese military planes near the island after a sharp drop in flights over the past two weeks had sparked discussions among observers

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Underdogs China back themselves to knock off Matildas

China will be big underdogs for their semi-final against Australia, but coach Ante Milicic thinks his players will thrive in the Optus Stadium cauldron.

AAP

China beat Taiwan to set up Matildas Asian Cup semi

China had a goal rubbed off and a penalty saved, but they still did enough to beat Taiwan and set up a blockbuster semi-final showdown with Australia.

AAP

What to know about the falloff in China's military flights around Taiwan

China has sharply reduced its warplane flights near Taiwan and analysts aren't sure why

The Independent UK

More than 1,000 athletes compete in World Indoor Tug-of-War Championships in Taiwan

More than 1,000 athletes compete in the World Indoor Tug-of-War Championships at Taipei Arena, marking the first time Taiwan has hosted the international competition.

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Why Petrol Prices Haven’t Risen Despite $100 Oil

Fuel prices influence nearly every part of daily life. From daily commuting to the cost of groceries and transportation, even a small change at the petrol pump can affect the entire economy. Recently, global oil markets witnessed a dramatic shift as crude oil prices surged close to $100 per barrel,…

MyLifeXP

China’s new tariff-free regime for Africa: the potential upside and downside

China’s President Xi Jinping announced in February 2026 that from 1 May China would be granting zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries. (That is all of them bar Eswatini, which supports Taiwan.)

The Conversation

World War 3 Fears: Expert Issues Chilling Warning That World Is 'Inching Closer' to WW3

Noah Smith warns the world may be edging closer to World War III amid fallout from the Iran War and rising tensions between China and Taiwan, likening current risks to conditions seen in the 1930s. He notes advances in artificial intelligence and drones are changing how wars are fought, and suggests…

International Business Times UK

Former Taiwan men’s coach kicked out of Women’s Asian Cup match for ‘political chants’

Former player and national coach Chen Kuei-jen was escorted out of stadium by police for referring to Taiwan instead of Chinese Taipei

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan books quarter final clash after clinical win

Taiwan's 3-1 win over India in the final Group C Womens Asian Cup match has steered them to a quarter-final play-off against China.

AAP

Taiwan Train Station Erupted in Joy As Chinese Taipei Upset Korea for the First Time in WBC

Chinese Taipei is still alive after defeating Korea 5–4 in extra innings.

Sports Illustrated

China’s foreign minister says Iran war ‘should never have happened’

Wang Yi cautioned against a return to the ‘law of the jungle’ but stopped short of criticising Trump directly

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The Independent UK

China resumes military flights near Taiwan after seven-day hiatus

Hiatus coincided with start of US-Israeli war against Iran

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War with Iran chokes flows of oil and natural gas, highlighting energy security risks for Asia

The war with Iran is disrupting oil and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy trade, sending prices higher and threatening global growth

Tom’s Hardware

Taiwan expects power demand to increase by more than 5GW by 2030, enough to power nearly 4 million homes — rise in electricity consumption driven by semiconductor manufacturing and AI data center deployments

New semiconductor fabs and data centers are fueling Taiwan's growing power demand, with the island expected to require more than 5GW of new electricity sources and power infrastructure to keep up.

AAP

Favourites Japan overcome heat, plucky Taiwan in Cup

Momoko Tanikawa scored in the 61st minute to help Japan get past a determined Taiwan in 36C heat in Perth.

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The Guardian - UK

Trump’s show of force in the Middle East creates a weakness China can exploit

Beijing can again leverage its critical minerals dominance over an increasingly busy US military, as Taiwan slides further down the White House list of priorities

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This ETF Is Up 30% Since November. Is the Rally Over or Is There More Room To Run?

The iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA) is up a staggering 30% over the past few months. Here's where it might go from here and what investors should know.

The Guardian - AU

Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan by 2031, says defence minister

Surface-to-air missiles, which are capable of shooting down aircraft and ballistic missiles, will be located on Yonaguni, Japan’s westernmost island

The Conversation

Why India joining the US alliance on AI tech is an opportunity for Australia

India has formally joined the United States’ flagship international alliance on artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain security: “Pax Silica”. Officials from both countries signed the Pax Silica declaration on the sidelines of a major AI summit in New Delhi last week.

Tom’s Hardware

US gov't warned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Tim Cook, and Lisa Su that China could invade Taiwan by 2027 — Apple CEO reportedly said he sleeps 'with one eye open'

A new investigative report from The New York Times reveals that, in July 2023, senior US intelligence officials privately briefed some of the tech industry's most powerful executives on classified assessments regarding China and Taiwan.

The Guardian - UK

Temple of boom! Why Taiwan’s religious sites are becoming unlikely rave venues

Dance culture faces barriers in Taiwan, with frequent raids on nightclubs. But Temple Meltdown is trying a different tack, with sound systems overseen by gods

The Independent UK

China puts Japanese companies on export control lists as tensions rise

China has put 20 Japanese companies on an export control list and 20 others on a watchlist, as tensions continue over the Japanese leader’s previous comments on Taiwan, the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own

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