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Taiwan investigating Chinese vessel over damage to undersea cable

Shunxing 39 was briefly detained by coastguard on Friday on suspicion of dragging anchor over cable running to US

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan holds military drills as concerns rise over possible defense budget cut

Taiwan is beginning three days of military drills as concerns rise over potential cuts to the island's defense budget

The Independent UK

China’s economy took centre stage in Xi’s new year address, spinning slow growth as a ‘remarkable’ achievement

Chinese president Xi Jinping delivered his annual televised new year address on December 31, and commentators have been quick to share their interpretation. Some have emphasised Xi’s passing reference to Chinese reunification as a threat against Taiwan. Others have focused on Xi’s comments about China’s economy, framing them as a…

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Chinese freighter suspected of damaging undersea Internet cable connecting the US and Taiwan

A Taiwanese freighter is accused of deliberately dragging its anchor to cut an internet cable directly linking Taiwan to the U.S. East Coast.

Tom’s Hardware

U.S. uncovers hacking campaign targeting Guam's critical infrastructure — suspected Chinese Volt Typhoon hacks could disrupt the defense of Taiwan

The U.S. government has uncovered a Chinese hacking campaign targeting Guam's critical infrastructure, according to Bloomberg.

Tom’s Hardware

China Increases Disinformation Efforts To Undermine Taiwan's Democracy

Taiwan raises concerns over China's disinformation tactics targeting democracy and ties with the US. China's military activities near Taiwan escalate tensions.

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Could a board game help prepare Taiwan for war with China?

The latest development in a growing trend for ‘military boardgames’ gives players the chance to ‘defend’ Taiwan.

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China hits Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Boeing with export ban after US arms sales to Taiwan

Beijing imposes export ban on 28 US defence companies and puts 10 on ‘unreliable entities’ list

The Independent UK

50% of TSMC's Arizona employees are from Taiwan, despite recent controversies — company plans to hire more US workers over time

TSMC plans to add more American workers as it develops its Fab 21 site in Arizona.

Tom’s Hardware

Xi Jinping says no one can stop China’s reunification with Taiwan as they are one family

Taiwanese president Lai Ching Te says he hopes to have healthy and orderly exchanges with Beijing

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping Asserts Taiwan Reunification Cannot Be Stopped

Chinese President Xi Jinping's New Year address emphasizes Taiwan's reunification with China, sparking international interest and debate.

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Xi says China’s economy on course to expand by 5% despite Trump concerns

President seeks to allay fears that world’s second-largest economy will falter in 2025 because of high US tariffs

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan Says 2024 Was Hottest Year On Record

Taiwan said Tuesday that this year was the hottest since records began 127 years ago, echoing unprecedented temperature highs felt around the world.

International Business Times

New Taiwanese boardgame offers chance to battle Chinese invasion

Mizo Games wants players to have a chance to ‘experience war on the tabletop before it reaches us’

The Guardian - UK

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Salon

Trump's biggest challenge: China

GOP China hawks want tough talk and a trade war — but Trump is transactional, and really likes dictators

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China Imposes Sanctions On U.S. Companies Over Taiwan Aid

China imposes sanctions on companies over U.S. military aid to Taiwan, escalating tensions.

The Independent UK

China sanctions 7 companies over US military assistance to Taiwan

The Chinese government has placed sanctions on seven companies in response to recent U.S. announcements of military sales and aid to Taiwan, the self-governing island that China claims as part of its territory

International Business Times

China Sanctions US Firms Over Taiwan Military Support

China on Friday slapped sanctions on seven US companies after Washington's approval last week of a $571.3 million military aid package to Taiwan, which Beijing said infringed on its "sovereignty and territory".

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Taiwan Conducts Tabletop Exercise To Simulate Chinese Military Escalations

Taiwan's presidential office conducts a tabletop exercise to simulate responses to potential military escalations by China, emphasizing readiness and socie...

Tom’s Hardware

Trump nominee favors ‘destroying TSMC’ fabs if China invades Taiwan — strategy designed to deprive China of key motivation to attack

The next U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy is very likely to be Elbridge Colby, who is well known to favor the destruction of Taiwan’s chip fabs in the event of a Chinese invasion.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan’s presidential hopeful Ko charged with bribery, misusing donations

Former major of Taipei Ko Wen-je has been indicted over property development and campaign finance scandals.

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Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-Je Indicted On Corruption Charges

Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je indicted on corruption charges in Taiwan. Allegations include bribery and embezzlement. If convicted, he faces up to 28.5 yea...

Al Jazeera

Taiwan struggles to reconcile climate ambitions and chip manufacturing

The island’s semiconductor industry represents one-quarter of GDP but is a major source of carbon emissions.

Tom’s Hardware

South Korea mulls creating 'KSMC' contract chipmaker to compete with TSMC, requires a $13.9 billion investment

South Korea wants to replicate Taiwan's success by establishing KSMC, a government-funded chipmaker.

The Independent UK

Taiwanese TV show ‘Zero Day’ on potential Chinese invasion sparks fears of reprisal

Series aims to show what a Chinese invasion of the island may look like

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