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Taiwan launches annual military drill to counter potential Chinese attack

Taiwan to now check its population’s reliance and response to disruption in internet service if China attacks

The Independent UK

Taiwan launches annual war games as pressure from China grows

Taiwan on Wednesday launched its annual "Han Kuang" military exercises. The event, which is the island's largest military drill, is meant to prepare the country for a potential Chinese invasion. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, and has ramped up military pressure on the island in recent years.

France 24

Scientists spent 10 years searching for East Asia's tallest tree—what they found was extraordinary

Researchers found East Asia's tallest tree, a Taiwania fir, standing 84.1 meters high. This discovery followed a decade-long scientific expedition using advanced laser mapping technology. Hundreds of citizen scientists assisted in analyzing data to identify these remarkable old-growth forests. The giant tree offers insights into biodiversity and vital carbon storage…

The Economic Times

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How four Asian economies are positioning themselves for the AI age

The global AI race is usually portrayed as a contest between the US and China. But another story is unfolding across east Asia, where countries such as Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Vietnam are looking to command key parts of the AI value chain.

The Conversation

Chinese ship spotted lurking over Taiwan-US undersea cables — 'research vessel' seen loitering above the 8,000-mile Pacific Light Cable Network fiber-optic system

A new video shows Taiwan’s Coast Guard warning a 200-ft long Chinese-flagged research vessel, spotted loitering over a fiber internet cable, to change course.

Tom’s Hardware

Apex Legends ENC Qualifiers Finals: Scores, teams, and more

40 teams are going to the Finals this November.

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TSMC Insiders Are Buying the Pullback—But Is the Signal as Bullish as It Looks?

Taiwan Semiconductor insiders bought nearly $800,000 in shares since early July as analysts raise price targets and Buy ratings following the company's Q2 earnings report.

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The week that was in international affairs: Saudi joins US strikes in Iraq, Ukraine targets Russian e-commerce giant

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5. This week we are covering the expanding scope of the US-Iran war before Trump’s sudden halt to the strikes, again; Ukraine’s targeting of Russian e-commerce company Wildberries and why this matters; Kazakh President Tokayev’s plain-speak to Putin; migrant rush at Spanish…

The Times of India

Taiwan's economy grows by almost 13% on AI demand

Taiwan's exports surged 21.6% year-on-year in the second quarter, which was "mainly driven by the sustained strong external demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and related evolving applications", the statement said. Imports over the same period grew by 18.3% from a year ago.

The Economic Times

Qatar Turned To U.S. Gas As Hormuz Closed. Emergency LNG Purchases Reached About $1 Billion

QatarEnergy's emergency purchases highlight how geopolitical conflict is reshaping global LNG trade, with U.S. exporters stepping in as buyers seek alternative supplies during one of the biggest disruptions to Gulf energy flows in years.

International Business Times

Nvidia's Most Advanced AI Servers Reached China Despite US Export Controls, Alleged Scheme Shows

Taiwan is investigating an alleged scheme that used forged documents to divert Nvidia GB300 AI servers to China despite US export controls.

International Business Times UK

U.S. Companies Believe China Has Been Acquiring AI Chips. Now A Nvidia Employee Has Been Arrested

Taiwan has detained a Nvidia employee as part of a probe into the alleged illegal exports of Super Micro AI servers to China.

International Business Times

Taiwanese authorities detain Nvidia employee for alleged attempt to smuggle AI chips into China

The company itself has not been accused of any wrongdoing.

PC Gamer

Nvidia employee detained in Taiwan as part of chip smuggling probe — held on suspicion of falsifying business documents, company says smuggling 'a nonstarter'

Taiwan's prosecutors say they've detained a man surnamed Chang on suspicion of falsifying business documents, after investigators searched his home and workplace.

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The Economic Times

Taiwan detains Nvidia employee in Super Micro probe, Taiwan media says

Taiwanese authorities have taken into custody an Nvidia employee as part of an investigation concerning the unlawful export of AI servers. These servers, which included Nvidia chips, fall under United States export restrictions established in 2022. This detention is linked to a wider investigation into the shipment of Super Micro…

The Economic Times

Taiwan detects one Chinese aircraft, seven naval vessels near island

Taiwan detected one Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating nearby. Earlier, three Chinese aircraft and seven naval ships were observed around the island. One aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan's southwestern air defense zone. Taiwan's armed forces monitored these military movements and responded appropriately. China claims Taiwan…

The Guardian - UK

‘We have lost everything’: extreme rainfall across Asia brings flash floods and typhoons

From Afghanistan to Taiwan, unprecedented deluge highlights devastating impact of climate breakdown

The Economic Times

China trains its guns on American warship replica

Satellite images show a structure resembling a US Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer in the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang since at least June. The feature was first identified by Joseph Wen, co-founder of the Taiwan Defense Studies Initiative. China's Defense Ministry didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. The…

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International Business Times

Goldman Sachs Names the Asian Currencies Riding the AI Boom. South Korea and Taiwan Are Leading

Goldman Sachs said Asia's foreign exchange market has effectively split between economies benefiting from booming AI investment and chip exports and nations more vulnerable to rising energy costs.

The Economic Times

Diplomatic snub? China and Japan clash over ASEAN encounter

China-Japan Foreign Ministers: China and Japan have offered conflicting accounts of whether their foreign ministers met during the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, highlighting worsening ties. Beijing denied any interaction despite Japan's claim of a brief exchange. The dispute reflects lingering tensions over Taiwan, strained diplomacy, declining tourism, and growing…

The Independent UK

China and Japan differ on whether their foreign ministers spoke last week at ASEAN

Japan and China are giving conflicting accounts about whether their foreign ministers briefly spoke last week

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Finding Her Voice Across Two Film Industries: Taiwanese Filmmaker Piper Yu Builds Stories Between Taiwan and New York

Over the past decade, Taiwanese filmmaker Piper Yu has built a career across more than 100 productions

The Guardian - UK

Experience: I hunt for missing hikers in remote mountains

Since I started doing search and rescue five years ago, I have found seven survivors. Sadly, the number I find dead is higher

Bangkok Post

PM defends stance on China

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed Taiwan's criticism of Thailand's support for the One China policy on Thursday, saying Bangkok's position would not affect economic ties with Taipei.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan Documentary and Film Festival screening in Bangkok before Khon Kaen

Only two days remain for the eighth edition of the Taiwan Documentary and Film Festival, one of the most anticipated annual events for film lovers seeking distinctive stories and rarely screened works.

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