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First Taiwanese writer and translator win the International Booker Prize

Written by Yang Shuang-zi and translated by Lin King, Taiwan Travelogue has become the 11th winner of the literary award.

Evening Standard

Taiwan Travelogue becomes first Mandarin novel to win International Booker Prize

Written by Yang Shuang-zi and translated by Lin King, Taiwan Travelogue has become the 11th winner of the literary award

The Independent UK

International Booker prize goes to novel originally written in Mandarin Chinese for the first time

Taiwan Travelogue by Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, translated by Lin King, pulled off an ‘incredible double feat’ in succeeding as ‘both a romance and an incisive postcolonial novel’

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‘How is this guy president?’: Jon Stewart unloads on Donald Trump after his China trip ended in embarrassment

All that travel… for what?

We Got This Covered

Voices: Trump and Putin agree on one thing – Xi is key to ending their wars in Iran and Ukraine

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The leaders of both declining superpowers have headed to Beijing stuck in conflicts they started but cannot finish – giving China a chance to build a role in the world where it actively works for peace rather than against it

The Independent UK

Secret Service in 30-Minute Armed Standoff With Chinese Security During Tumultuous Trump-Xi Visit

A Trump–Xi summit in Beijing descended into a 30-minute armed standoff between US Secret Service and Chinese security, alongside a series of protocol lapses and sharp private exchanges over Taiwan.

International Business Times UK

The Trump cell phone has finally arrived - but is no longer ‘Made in the USA’ and the American flag design is missing two stripes

Tech experts told NBC News that the phone appears to resemble an HTC U-24 Pro, which is made in Taiwan

The Independent UK

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Taiwan Political Poster Targeting Indians Sparks Outrage Online

A controversial political campaign poster in Taiwan has triggered widespread criticism online amid growing protests against the hiring of Indian migrant workers in the country. The billboard, put up by Kaohsiung City Council candidate Lee Hung-yi, has drawn backlash from Indian residents and social media users who called it racist…

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Intel tells PC makers to adopt 18A CPUs or lose their supply, report claims — Intel 7 supply dries up, pressuring notebook and PC manufacturers in the US, China, and Taiwan

Intel has redirected its constrained Intel 7 capacity toward server and industrial customers.

Tom’s Hardware

Marcos says Philippines, because of proximity to Taiwan, likely involved in any conflict

SHENZHEN — The Philippines is likely to be involved in any conflict over Taiwan because of its proximity and the nearly 200,000 Filipinos working there, President Ferdinand Marcos Junior told Japanese media on Monday, ahead of a state visit to Japan next week.

Bangkok Post

India’s lost chip dream: The mysterious 1989 fire that may have cost the nation the AI race

India began semiconductor manufacturing before Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. A fire in 1989 and policy neglect stalled progress. The Mohali facility now uses old technology for defense and space. The government plans to modernize it, aiming for advanced chip production. This effort seeks to revive India's chip dream.

The Economic Times

Washington or Moscow: China’s Xi Jinping hosts Putin days after Trump visit

Less than a week after the US president’s visit to China, it is now Vladimir Putin who is heading to Beijing. The question is which leader will prove the more persuasive partner for China — Washington or Moscow?

Euronews

Kyle Su's Kuark Capital launches $400 million Asia tech-focused hedge fund

Kuark Capital is launching a new hedge fund. It has raised over $400 million. The fund will focus on Asian artificial intelligence stocks. Taiwan and Japan are key markets. The strategy involves a low-net equity long-short approach. This aims to manage market volatility. Investor interest in Asian AI firms is…

The Economic Times

Trump’s shifting remarks on Taiwan are perfect for China to exploit

President’s remarks about Taiwan arms deals being a ‘negotiating chip’ with Beijing have been seized on by Chinese state media

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Barchart

Ignore the Foundry Fears and Keep Buying Taiwan Semi Stock

As AI demand surges, Bank of America believes investors should ignore the competitive noise and keep buying Taiwan Semi stock.

Euronews

Colonial ghosts, virgins and Nazi directors: The International Booker Prize 2026 shortlist

This year's International Booker Prize shortlist of six novels take readers from a Japanese colonial-era Taiwan to the propaganda studios of Nazi Germany.

The Times of India

Taiwan & Thucydides Trap: How close have the US and China come to conflict before?

Taiwan, a flashpoint in US-China rivalry, is increasingly central to global tensions. President Xi Jinping's "Thucydides Trap" warning highlights the risk of conflict as China rises. The island's strategic importance in semiconductors and trade, coupled with historical crises, underscores the escalating danger of miscalculation.

The Economic Times

White House unveils massive US-China accords on trade and Iran, silences Taiwan flashpoint

The White House released details of President Trump's China visit. Major trade deals were struck, including aircraft purchases and agricultural commitments. Both nations agreed on Iran's nuclear program and shipping lane security. However, the official summary notably excluded discussions about Taiwan, a key point of contention during the visit. This…

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The Times of India

My Take 5 (Edition 69): The week that was in international affairs

The Trump-Xi summit yielded no major breakthroughs, with both leaders sticking to their strategic interests, particularly concerning Taiwan. Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine, met with Ukrainian drone strikes deep into Russia, highlight Moscow's continued aggression. Latvia's government collapsed over a drone incident, underscoring regional security concerns. Meanwhile, a joint US-Nigeria…

The Guardian - UK

Xi prepares to welcome Putin to China four days after hosting Trump

Chinese state media say Beijing emerging as ‘focal point of global diplomacy’ with Russian leader arriving on Tuesday

Euronews

Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'

Trump’s calling of arms sales to Taiwan a “bargaining chip” has raised concerns on the self-governing island of a potential change in US foreign policy towards the territory after the US president’s latest visit to China.

The Times of India

Donald Trump-Xi Jinping summit: Taiwan absent from White House China visit summary amid Iran, trade focus

US President Trump's China visit yielded trade and investment pacts, including Boeing aircraft and agricultural deals. Both nations agreed on Iran's nuclear non-proliferation and Strait of Hormuz access. Notably, Taiwan, a key discussion point, was omitted from the White House fact sheet, despite Trump hinting at reconsidering arms sales.

The Economic Times

White House fact sheet on Trump's China visit cites Iran agreement; omits Taiwan

The US and China have agreed to create new trade and investment boards and build a more stable economic relationship based on fairness and reciprocity, according to a White House fact sheet released after talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.

The Economic Times

India missed out on AI and now its run as market darling may be over

India faces a significant setback as artificial intelligence reshapes global investments. The nation's stock market is nearing a fall from the world's top five. Unlike Taiwan and South Korea, India lacks AI-driven rallies. Global investors are now prioritizing chip manufacturing, computing infrastructure, and AI models. This shift leaves India behind…

The Mary Sue

Trump jets out of Beijing with zero deals on Taiwan, Iran, or tariffs but insists his talks with Xi were ‘very good’

President Donald Trump left Beijing empty-handed on the biggest sticking points between the U.S. and China, wrapping up a two-day summit with no deals on Taiwan, Iran, or tariffs. Despite the lack of concrete progress, Trump insisted his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping were “very good,” framing the meeting…

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