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Saturn now has 274 moons – but exactly what makes something a moon remains unclear

Earlier this week, Saturn gained a whopping 128 new official moons, as the International Astronomical Union recognised discoveries from a team of astronomers led by Edward Ashton at the Academia Sinica in Taiwan. The sixth planet from the Sun now has a grand total of 274 moons, the most of…

The Conversation

Taiwanese actor arrested for ‘evading conscription’ begins military service

Darren Wang was accused of faking documents to evade conscription

The Independent UK

Taiwan Plans To Reinstate Military Judges For China Spy Cases

Taiwan plans to reinstate military judges to hear Chinese espionage cases and other offences involving Taiwanese service members, President Lai Ching-te said Thursday.

International Business Times

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Taiwan says tougher measures needed to counter Chinese infiltration

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te claims China is deepening its ‘influence campaign’ on the island.

Al Jazeera

All-women Marching Band Livens Up Taiwanese Funerals

At a funeral in rural Taiwan, musicians wearing pleated mini-skirts and go-go boots march around a coffin to the beat of the 1980s hit "I Hate Myself for Loving You".

International Business Times

Taiwan's leader says tougher measures needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration and spying

Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te says tougher measures are needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying and other efforts to weaken the island’s defenses

The Independent UK

TSMC’s $100 billion U.S. investment won't shake up the supply chain: ‘Most of TSMC’s capacity is still in Taiwan’

In recent days, Taiwan's government and TSMC have come out to say that the chipmaker's decision was not due to Washington pressure.

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As undersea cables break off Europe and Taiwan, proving sabotage is tough

Officials have pointed to China and Russia as likely culprits, but legal challenges make prosecutions difficult.

Al Jazeera

Trump pick for Pentagon says selling submarines to Australia would be ‘crazy’ if Taiwan tensions flare

Nominee for undersecretary for defense policy says Aukus deal to deliver Virginia class submarines could leave US sailors ‘vulnerable’

The Guardian - AU

China's foreign minister blasts the US over tariffs at his annual meeting with journalists

Along with fulminating against the United States, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi reasserted China’s South China Sea claims, blasted Japan for its past aggression and covered a wide range of other issues during his annual meeting with journalists

The Independent UK

Taiwan hails ‘historic’ TSMC deal with US, but will it lose the ‘silicon shield’ protecting it from China?

The producer of the world’s most advanced chip technology is investing on US soil but some fear that could reduce the leverage Taiwan holds to ensure its future security

The Guardian - AU

Is Taiwan Semi Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold on Plans to Invest $100 Billion in the U.S.?

With a $100 billion U.S. expansion, is Taiwan Semi stock set for long-term gains, or is this a wait-and-see moment for investors?

Barchart

Mysterious unmanned warship spotted off of Washington state coast

The Defiant may have a role in the U.S. Navy’s drone ‘hellscape’ to help defend Taiwan from Chinese aggression

The Independent UK

TSMC expands investments in the U.S. to $165 billion with new fabs and R&D center: A closer look

TSMC is set to build a major semiconductor production hub in the U.S. for $165 billion, but the plans still need to be set.

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Tom’s Hardware

TSMC's Arizona chip fab production is sold out through late 2027

As TSMC's capacities are fully booked through late 2027, its customers asked for more capacity in the U.S., says C.C. Wei.

Tom’s Hardware

TSMC's $100 billion U.S. deal shows Taiwan's ruling party is 'selling out Taiwan,' say critics

Critics say that TSMC's move to invest more in the U.S. will lead to the reduction of Taiwan's strategic importance on the global stage.

InsideEVs

Nissan Could Nab Foxconn Exec For Its New CEO

Nissan's falling out with Honda was just as unexpected as talks of its potential merger. Yet, somehow, it felt inevitable—neither brand seemed interested in a true 50/50 partnership. Soon, rumors arose that the deal was to avoid a hostile takeover from Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn. Ironically, Nissan may now tap a…

International Business Times

Taiwan Says TSMC Investment 'Historic Moment' For US Ties

Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC's plan to invest $100 billion in the United States was a "historic moment" for Taiwan-US ties, the island's President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday.

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Reason

The Bipartisan War on Elbridge Colby

Hawks from both major parties lashed out at the confirmation hearing for Trump’s nominee for top military strategist.

International Business Times

What TSMC's $100 Bn Investment In The US Means For Taiwan

Taiwanese chip-making giant TSMC plans to invest a whopping $100 billion in the United States, after US President Donald Trump threatened to slap tariffs on overseas-made chips.

Fortune

Trump touts TSMC, natural gas, and Panama Canal deals to Congress in a premature victory lap

Trump pointed to three deals he claimed were proof of how his officials were bringing jobs back to the U.S., opening up new markets, and ensuring U.S. security.

The Independent UK

Main takeaways from China’s parliamentary session kick-off

China has kicked off its annual parliamentary session, the National People’s Congress, which outlines the government’s priorities for the year

The Independent UK

China targets 5% growth and increases defence budget to assert territorial dominance

Chinese premier Li Qiang announces optimistic target and delivers government's annual work report to national parliament

The Independent UK

Taiwan downplays national security concerns after Trump and TSMC’s $100bn semiconductor deal

Opposition leaders raise concerns over country’s defence after deal with US

The Guardian - AU

Explained: what is China’s Two Sessions meeting?

The annual political gathering begins this week in Beijing, with the economy, tech and Donald Trump’s trade war high on the agenda

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