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World War Three fears as NATO chief warns of joint Xi and Putin attack

Mark Rutte suggested that Chinese leader Xi Jinping could attempt to seize Taiwan while urging Vladimir Putin to launch a parallel attack

Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2025

TSMC swats down claims it is delaying its Japan chipmaking plant to prioritize Arizona plants to avoid US tariffs — TSMC says US investments won't impact other regions

TSMC is reportedly slowing work on its second Japanese fab to accelerate buildout in Arizona in anticipation of possible U.S. tariffs on Taiwan-made chips, though the company maintains that its expanded American investments will not affect its projects in Japan and Germany.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 5, 2025

After decades of service, Taiwan retires its last F-5 fighter jets

After decades in service, Taiwan’s Vietnam-era F-5 fighter jets are being retired as part of the island democracy’s transition to more advanced hardware

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

China could be the world's top semiconductor foundry hub by 2030 — despite US curbs, nation to hold 30% of global installed capacity, surpassing Taiwan

China is projected to become the biggest manufacturer of semiconductors by 2030, but how advanced will these chips be?

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 30, 2025

Taiwan VP says won’t be intimidated after Czech officials claim Chinese diplomats planned car crash

Beijing denies wrongdoing by its diplomats and accuses Czech Republic of interfering in its internal affairs by allowing Hsiao Bi Khim’s visit

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2025

Taiwan VP Says Not Intimidated After Alleged China Plot

Taiwan's vice president said she would not be intimidated by Beijing after the government accused Chinese embassy staff of planning to ram her car during an official visit to Europe.

International Business Times · Jun 29, 2025

China ‘planned car collision’ during Taiwan vice-president’s visit to Prague

Czech intelligence revealed Chinese diplomats allegedly planned staged incident during Hsiao Bi-khim’s 2024 visit

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2025

US attacks on Iran redraw calculus of use of force for allies and rivals around globe

Perceived readiness of US to employ force instead of negotiations could have knock-on effects around the world

The Guardian - US · Jun 27, 2025

China vows to retaliate against Taiwan for blacklisting Huawei, SMIC from chip tech — "Such despicable acts are utterly contemptible" says China spokesperson

Taiwan's blacklisting of 601 Chinese firms, including Huawei and SMIC, over national security concerns have provoked fierce condemnation from Beijing, which threatened retaliatory measures.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 25, 2025

After Iran, Is Taiwan Next? China Military, Russia Said To Combine Forces To Invade Asian Nation

NATO's Mark Rutte warns China and Russia could team up to invade Taiwan, escalating global tensions after Iran.

International Business Times UK · Jun 25, 2025