Fate of China’s top general more likely to do with power struggle than corruption Experts suggest Xi Jinping is asserting his authority by sidelining an officer who has significantly betrayed his trust The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Alex Honnold thanked for ‘bringing Taiwan to the international stage’ with Netflix skyscraper live stunt Ropeless ascent of Taipei 101 draws global attention and praise for Honnold’s bravery – but also questions over the ethics of such a stunt The Independent UK · Jan 26
Airports across Asia reintroduce Covid-style health checks after outbreak of deadly Nipah virus in India Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan rush to detect and prevent spread of Nipah virus from travellers The Independent UK · Jan 26
How China’s leadership purge could raise the military threat for Taiwan China’s most senior army figures are under investigation – with potential repercussions for the island nation Beijing claims The Independent UK · Jan 26
American climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear American rock climber Alex Honnold took on Taiwan's tallest building on Sunday, without ropes or safety gear. Euronews · Jan 25
Wars to watch: What next for the world in Trump’s second year in office? IN DEPTH: As Donald Trump steps back from the brink regarding military action in Greenland, chief international correspondent Bel Trew takes a look at where in the world he might set his sights during his second year in office The Independent UK · Jan 25
'Unprecedented purge': China's No. 1 general under investigation - why it matters China's top general, Zhang Youxia, is under investigation for "serious violations of discipline and the law," marking a significant military purge. This move by President Xi Jinping underscores the paramount importance of absolute party control over the armed forces, aiming to ensure ideological reliability and loyalty amidst rapid military modernization… The Times of India · Jan 24
Pentagon to reduce its role in deterrence of North Korea US policy document suggests South Korea take primary responsibility, as Pentagon prioritises defending US homeland The Guardian - AU · Jan 24
Black and white and sent back over: end of panda diplomacy as Japan returns bears to China The departure of pandas will leave legions of Japanese admirers bereft, but it is also symptomatic of a dramatic deterioration in China-Japan relations The Guardian - AU · Jan 24
Alex Honnold says he was paid an ‘embarrassing amount’ for Taipei 101 climb Famed rock climber made history as the first person to climb the skyscraper without safety gear or ropes The Independent UK · Jan 23
Alex Honnold will attempt to free solo climb Taipei 101 live tonight on Netflix: What you need to know The star of Free Solo will attempt ‘the biggest urban free solo ever’ as he scales the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan The Independent UK · Jan 23
Alex Honnold explains what would happen if he falls during live free solo of Taiwan skyscraper on Netflix Professional rock climber will scale one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers live on Netflix The Independent UK · Jan 22
Experts warn of threat to democracy from ‘AI bot swarms’ infesting social media Misinformation technology could be deployed at scale to disrupt 2028 US presidential election, AI researchers say The Guardian - UK · Jan 22
As Taiwan Semi Hikes Its Dividend 20%, Should You Buy TSM Stock? Taiwan Semiconductor continues to increase its payout. Is the growth sustainable? Here's what to know. Barchart · Jan 22
Barchart · Jan 21 As Micron Spends $1.8 Billion on a New Chip Fab Site, Should You Buy MU Stock? Micron announced it is buying a chip fabrication site in Taiwan.
Barchart · Jan 20 ‘I’m Also Very Nervous’ TSMC CEO C.C. Wei says on AI Demand. Here’s the $56 Billion ‘Disaster’ Taiwan Semi Wants to Avoid in 2026. As TSMC ramps up spending, this article explores why CEO C.C. Wei is closely monitoring AI demand and the $56 billion ‘disaster’ the company is determined to avoid in 2026.
Tom’s Hardware · Jan 20 Taiwan VP declares that U.S. deal won’t erode island’s chip industry — says Section 232 tariffs won't apply, ‘the U.S. will grant Taiwan the most favorable treatment: zero tariffs within the quota’ Taiwan Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said that the island hopes to become a partner to the U.S. in AI, hoping that the two parties can work together "to build a high-tech supply chain for the democratic camp."
MarketBeat · Jan 20 Short Squeeze Season: Is Super Micro Ready to Fly? A surge in Super Micro Computer stock highlights a potential turnaround as Taiwan Semiconductor confirms insatiable demand for artificial intelligence.
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Japan welcomes record 40 million tourists in 2025 – but Chinese visitor numbers crash Chinese arrivals dropped sharply amid diplomatic tensions sparked by Japanese prime minister’s remarks over Taiwan
The Guardian - AU · Jan 20 Chinese tourists shun Japan in wake of Taiwan invasion row Number of high-spending Chinese tourists visiting Japan halved last month after PM said an invasion of Taiwan could spark Japanese military involvement
The Independent UK · Jan 20 China steps up pressure on European nations over engagement with Taiwan An address by Taiwan’s vice-president at the European parliament late last year appears to have triggered a flurry of activity from Beijing, Arpan Rai reports
PC Gamer · Jan 19 Micron signs a deal to acquire a chip foundry in Taiwan for $1.8 billion, though it won't make a dent in the memory supply crisis until 2027 at the earliest Stepping up.
The Independent UK · Jan 18 Taiwan detains journalist over alleged military leaks to China A TV reporter and current and former army officers are accused of exchanging military information for payments
Android Central · Jan 17 Tech News Wrap: Apple snags Gemini, massive Verizon outage, OnePlus' CEO in trouble, and more This week, Apple is teaming up with Google for Gemini, Verizon's widespread outage, OnePlus's CEO Pete Lau is facing an arrest warrant in Taiwan, we got an Android 17 leak, and the Pixel 10a could arrive sooner than expected.
The Independent UK · Jan 17 Taiwan detects Chinese surveillance drone near Pratas Islands in South China Sea Taiwan calls out China for ‘provocative and irresponsible’ move over strategically important island