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Taiwan's vice president calls for closer EU ties in rare address to international lawmakers

Taiwan's deputy leader has urged the European Union to strengthen security and trade ties with Taiwan and support its democracy amid growing threats from China

The Independent UK

China’s latest aircraft carrier enters service to extend reach into high seas

Experts say hi-tech Fujian will help expand country’s military influence and reach farther beyond its own waters

The Guardian - UK

China commissions new aircraft carrier, challenging US naval dominance

The ship significantly bolsters what is already the world’s largest navy

The Independent UK

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Malaysian rapper Namewee arrested over alleged murder of Taiwanese influencer

Namewee detained after Hsieh Yu-hsin found dead in a Kuala Lumpur hotel room on 22 October

The Guardian - UK

10 Photos of Iris Hsieh: Malaysian Authorities Investigate Murder of 31-Year-Old 'Nurse Goddess'

Malaysian police reclassify the death of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh as murder, revealing the quiet grace behind the woman known as the 'Nurse Goddess'.

International Business Times UK

Rapper detained after murder case opened into ‘sudden death’ of Taiwanese model and influencer Iris Hsieh

Namewee says he found Iris Hsieh dead in Kuala Lumpur hotel bathtub

The Independent UK

Malaysian rapper Namewee detained in murder investigation of Taiwanese influencer

Wee Meng Chee, a well-known Malaysian rapper and filmmaker, has been detained in connection with the murder of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin

The Independent UK

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$500m in assets seized from mysterious crypto scam billionaire

Both the US and UK governments have also imposed joint sanctions against Mr Zhi, his associates, and his company

The Independent UK

China's Bold Move To Boost AI Competition - Cut Energy Costs for Homegrown Tech

Artificial intelligence chip companies including Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO), Marvell Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MRVL), Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd (NYSE:TSM), Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU), Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:ARM), Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) were under pressure on Tuesday.

Benzinga

‘The left hand is the devil’s hand’: how Shih-Ching Tsou turned childhood trauma into extraordinary drama

When her grandfather warned her not to use her left hand, the director was shocked. Now she’s made an acclaimed film taking aim at this Taiwanese superstition

The Guardian - UK

Hotel Death of Taiwanese Influencer Iris Hsieh Reclassified as Murder by Kuala Lumpur Police

Kuala Lumpur police reclassify Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh's hotel death as murder, intensifying scrutiny over her final days and Malaysia's probe.

International Business Times UK

Trump claims Xi told him China won’t act against Taiwan while he is US president

Trump said the issue of the self-governed island did not come up in his recent talks with the Chinese president in South Korea

The Independent UK

Trump says Xi vowed no action on Taiwan during his presidency

Taiwan is a self-governing island democracy that Beijing claims as part of its territory, and US officials have long been worried that China may use military action against it.

Euronews

Trump dodges question on whether US would defend Taiwan in first interview with 60 Minutes since he sued them for $16M

Norah O’Donnell quizzed the president about Taiwan following his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping last week

The Independent UK

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Tom’s Hardware

China tweets satellite photos of Taiwan's critical Hsinchu chip hub in pressure-ratcheting political stunt — 'where all the world’s advanced foundry IP is created,' highest concentration of chipmaking facilities in the world

On Friday night, China’s embassy in Washington posted a familiar message to X: “There is but one China in the world.”

The Independent UK

India and US sign 10-year defence deal to expand military cooperation

Hegseth hails new defence deal with India as ‘cornerstone for regional stability’ which includes military and technological cooperation

Tom’s Hardware

Taiwan increases penalty for damaging undersea cables amid increased suspected sabotage attempts — offenders face up to 7 years in prison and $325,000 in fines

It would also require vessels to have automatic identification systems and make the undersea infrastructure easier to find with published mapping data.

AAP

Taiwan crisis could happen without Australia noticing

Australia is not well equipped at any level of government or industry to identify and respond to increasing tension between China and Taiwan, a report says.

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The Conversation

What will Trump’s deal with Xi mean for the US economy and relations with China? Expert Q&A

It was 12 out of ten, said US president Donald Trump when reporting back on his meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. The two men met in the South Korean city of Busan on October 30, the first time they have come together face to face since 2019.

The Guardian - UK

Five key takeaways from Donald Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping

From tariffs to rare earths, Chinese and US presidents ‘make outstanding group of decisions’ at crunch trade talks

International Business Times UK

World War 3 Could Begin in 2029? Military Expert Details Each Deadly Step

Military expert Philip Ingram warns rising global tensions could spark World War 3 by 2029, outlining how conflicts in Ukraine, Taiwan, and beyond may escalate.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Record-breaking Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica and heads for Cuba

Parish of St Elizabeth ‘under water’ after Jamaica’s ‘storm of the century’. Plus, Trump and Xi to meet for first time since 2019

The Guardian - UK

Trump and Xi talks could end months of global economic chaos

High on agenda for the leaders of the US and China will be rare earths and tariffs, with a chance of a relationship reset

Tom’s Hardware

TMSC-led semiconductor association begs Taiwan government for clean, green energy, warning of unprecedented 'power siege' — as demand skyrockets, fabs are struggling to keep up with power needs

Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association pressures the government for plentiful and green energy

The Independent UK

From rare earths to Russian oil, here’s what Trump hopes to get out of meeting Xi Jinping

IN FOCUS: Experts do not expect US and China to resolve all their issues before the two presidents meet, but they are hoping for enough progress to stop the rivalry from doing more global economic damage. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

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