Asus routers across the globe hit by suspected Chinese cyberattack - here's what we know State-sponsored actors are creating a large operational relay network and are using Taiwanese routers to do so. TechRadar · Nov 19, 2025
China Hits Japan With Economic Shockwave As Taiwan Row Boils Over What began as a war of words has now erupted into a full-scale economic and political confrontation with regional and global implications. International Business Times · Nov 19, 2025
China suspends seafood imports from Japan as Taiwan row escalates Beijing reimposes 2023 ban, citing Japan PM’s comment that military would respond to Chinese attack on island The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025
China and Japan relations ‘on knife’s edge’ over Taiwan in first test for new PM Takaichi Analysis: With relations between China and Japan plummeting to their worst level in decades, experts tell Arpan Rai it now falls to new PM Sanae Takaichi to navigate her way out of a potentially damaging crisis The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025
Taiwan to spend $3 billion turning nation into 'AI island', targets top five global compute power — new goals threatened by energy shortfalls Taiwan has formally committed over NT$100 billion (US$3.2 billion) to a new national initiative to turn the island into a global hub for artificial intelligence. Tom’s Hardware · Nov 18, 2025
Taiwan Semiconductor Scores Nearly $5 Billion In Global Subsidies To Build More Chip Factories Worldwide Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM) bagged close to 147 billion New Taiwanese dollars ($4.71 billion) in government subsidies over the past two years. Benzinga · Nov 18, 2025
Japan warns citizens in China to stay vigilant as row over Taiwan remarks deepens Advisory comes after Beijing’s travel alert sparks mass cancellations of flights to Japan The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
Chinese travellers cancel hundreds of thousands of trips to Japan amid rising tensions Chinese airlines offer free cancellations and film releases postponed after Japanese PM’s comments on Taiwan The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025
Japan scrambles jets after ‘Chinese drone’ detected near southern island off Taiwan Tensions between the two countries have flared following the election of Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
Distributors force unprecedented RAM and motherboard bundle mandate to fight global shortage, report claims — distributors require one-to-one ratio from buyers A severe shortage in global DRAM supply has reportedly led some distributors in Taiwan to impose unprecedented bundling requirements on buyers. Tom’s Hardware · Nov 17, 2025
China sends coast guard vessels to Senkaku Islands amid growing row with Japan over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks Tensions flare around the Senkaku Islands as China sends ‘rights enforcement patrol’ following Japan PM Takaichi’s comments The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
China and Japan are in a war of words over Taiwan – what happens next? Japan’s hawkish new PM has angered Beijing after suggesting her country could become involved in a military conflict between China and Taiwan The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2025
A spat over Taiwan is threatening China-Japan ties Japan's new conservative leader has stirred tensions with China, leading to a diplomatic rift The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
China travel warning for Japan sends shares in tourism and retail companies plunging China warns citizens not to travel to Japan amid escalating row over comments about Taiwan made by PM Sanae Takaichi The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2025 China sends coast guard to Senkaku islands amid row with Japan Activity around Japanese-held islands, also claimed by China, comes after PM Sanae Takaichi said Japan might respond militarily to an invasion of Taiwan
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025 Japan protests China's travel advisory over Taiwan remarks Japan has raised objections after China advised its citizens to avoid visiting Japan
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2025 China tells citizens not to visit Japan and threatens military response as Taiwan row escalates Travel advisory comes after week of increasingly hostile exchanges that threaten to derail bilateral ties
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025 China summons Japanese ambassador amid ongoing row over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks Beijing warns Tokyo over comments seen as signalling a potential military response to a Taiwan conflict
Barchart · Nov 13, 2025 Why Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s Meeting with Taiwan Semi Is a Big Deal for NVDA Stock Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s meeting with Taiwan Semiconductor signals surging AI demand and suggests Nvidia is securing the additional chip supply needed to fuel its next major phase of growth.
inkl · Nov 13, 2025 Next Shining Star: Taiwanese Actor and Singer Apple Tsai on Her Journey of Chasing Dreams in New York City In the heart of New York City — where ambition hums through every subway line and creativity fills the air — Apple Tsai is finding her rhythm as one of Taiwan’s next shining stars abroad.
Tom’s Hardware · Nov 13, 2025 Taiwan to up defense spending and develop Iron Dome-inspired missile protection — expert warns one well-placed Chinese missile could make it 'impossible to get a new iPhone for three years' An expert from the Taiwan NSTC Hsinchu Science Park Bureau estimates that a single missile strike could disrupt iPhone production for three years, with another suggesting that such an event could result in a 6% to 10% contraction of the global GDP.
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 Malaysian rapper Namewee released on bail in probe into Taiwanese influencer’s murder Malaysian rapper and filmmaker Wee Meng Chee, popularly known as Namewee, has been released on police bail
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 Rapper Namewee released as prosecutor says no link to Taiwanese influencer’s death The rapper is expected to be released on bail
The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2025 Left-Handed Girl review – striking Taiwanese family drama is a real marvel Shih-Ching Tsou and frequent collaborator Anora’s Oscar-winning auteur Sean Baker have created an affecting and original film of both humor and pathos
Euronews · Nov 13, 2025 Footage shows the extent of devastation left by Fung-wong in Taiwan Residents in Taiwan are clearing debris after tropical depression Fung-wong flooded homes and roads, injuring 95 people and forcing thousands to evacuate.