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UK, France, Germany raise alarm about Chinese activities off eastern Taiwan

Britain, France, and Germany have voiced serious concerns over China's recent maritime activities near Taiwan's east coast. These actions, including coast guard patrols and survey ships, are seen as a threat to regional stability and freedom of navigation. The European nations reiterated their opposition to any forceful changes to the…

The Economic Times

Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening

Taiwan's military is conducting "immediate combat readiness" drills, simulating a sudden Chinese attack, as Defence Minister Wellington Koo warns of a shrinking warning time. These exercises focus on rapid response and shifting to wartime status. Beijing, however, decried the drills as "malicious intent" by Taiwan's ruling party to seek independence,…

The Economic Times

Oil, AI and chips: The new resource race redrawing markets and nations

The leap to a $5 trillion valuation for Nvidia underscores a dramatic paradigm shift: semiconductors have become the driving force of global economic prowess, akin to oil in previous centuries. With nations such as Taiwan and South Korea emerging through powerhouses like TSMC and Samsung, the future prosperity relies heavily…

The Economic Times

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China’s newest aircraft carrier sails through the Taiwan Strait

China's newest and most powerful aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, according to Taiwan's Defense Ministry

The Independent UK

Tanks on streets of Taiwan as military drills launched in show of strength to Beijing

Combat readiness exercises designed to test how quickly military can mobilise to counter possible escalation of Chinese ’grey zone’ activities

The Independent UK

Taiwan begins 5-day military drill with tanks patrolling streets

Taiwan has launched a five-day set of military drills aimed at boosting combat readiness against potential Chinese attacks

The Independent UK

Global Market: Standard Chartered bullish on Asia ex-Japan equities, sees strong AI-led growth

Standard Chartered upgraded Asia ex-Japan equities to overweight, expecting the region to post the strongest earnings growth globally in 2026 and 2027, supported by AI investment and semiconductors. It prefers Taiwan, China and India, while maintaining a positive view on US equities, bonds and gold.

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A thousand years old and 20 storeys high: tracking down Taiwan’s tallest trees

The island’s biggest tree – named Heaven Sword of the Da’an River – is a carbon-storing behemoth hosting whole neighbourhoods of wildlife. But this and other giant trees are under threat

The Guardian - UK

3 AI stocks outweigh all of India: Why this concentration is sounding EM alarm bells

Two Asian markets are heavily reliant on AI chipmakers, with TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix dominating emerging market indices. This concentration poses significant risk. In contrast, India's market offers diversification across sectors like BFSI, consumption, and infrastructure, presenting a potentially more resilient investment opportunity. Experts highlight India's growing AI infrastructure…

The Economic Times

India, Taiwan ETFs see record outflows before Asia stock rebound

US-listed ETFs tracking India and Taiwan saw record outflows in March amid currency weakness, rising yields and energy concerns. Despite this, Asian equities rebounded sharply on hopes of easing geopolitical tensions. Analysts warn sentiment remains fragile, with India’s underperformance and Taiwan’s energy-linked risks still weighing on investor outlook.

The Economic Times

China sanctions US tech giants weeks after Pentagon blacklisted Chinese firms

China's commerce ministry on Monday imposed sanctions on 10 US tech companies, blocking them from exporting “dual-use” items, which have military and non-military applications, to the US. The companies barred from doing business with the US include drone makers and some involved in rare earths. Beijing's move comes weeks after…

France 24

China's rare earths curbs extend pressure on supply to Japan

Japan's rare earth magnet makers face a prolonged supply crunch as China's exports of crucial heavy rare earths like dysprosium and terbium remain negligible. This diplomatic fallout, stemming from tensions over Taiwan, has severely impacted Japanese industries. Despite this, China's overall rare earth magnet exports saw a significant dip in…

The Economic Times

How China is using maritime tactics and propaganda to squeeze Taiwan

Taiwan's security official warns China is increasingly using 'grey-zone' tactics like coast guard patrols and legal claims to pressure the island, moving away from direct military threats. Beijing is exploiting international law and maritime activities to advance its objectives, while Taiwan is urged to adopt 'absolute transparency' and enhance regional…

The Times of India

China planning more surveys east of Taiwan as it expands maritime claims, state media report

The announcement comes days after China carried out a maritime survey to collect data on seawater environmental DNA, birds, whales and dolphins, marine chemistry, hydrology and meteorology in the waters

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Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drills

Taiwan's military is commencing a five-day combat readiness drill this week, a significant shift towards realistic war simulations. This move comes as China intensifies its military presence around the island. The exercise aims to enhance rapid transition from peacetime to wartime operations, focusing on joint command, logistics, and battlefield preparation.…

Reason

America Spent a Fortune Shooting Down Cheap Drones. Now the Missile Stores Are Bare.

After burning through interceptors in the Iran war, the U.S. faces a dire math problem: Enemies can build drones faster than America can build missiles.

The Independent UK

Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old

The Dragon Boat Festival is a more than 2,000-year-old Chinese holiday celebrated across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan

Bangkok Post

Ukrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand

Firms court Asian militaries spending to counter China, as US says drone

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Ghana pushes for concrete slavery reparations

In today's edition: Leaders from Africa and the Caribbean meet in Ghana for a landmark conference on reparatory justice. Also, Taiwan has accused Kenya of bowing to Chinese pressure to sideline Taiwanese officials who were meant to take part in an international oceans forum that wrapped up in Mombasa. And…

The Independent UK

Taiwan presses Washington for billions in weapons as China tensions grow

Taiwan’s top diplomat in the United States has issued an urgent plea for American weaponry, asserting the island’s critical need for self-defense capabilities against an escalating threat from Beijing.

The Economic Times

Taiwan's Lai says defending democracy is not a provocation against China

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te asserts that defending the island's security and freedom from Chinese Communist Party rule is not provocative. He seeks swift approval for a new US arms sale package. Lai emphasizes Taiwan's right to self-determination and calls for China to renounce force. Taiwan is bolstering its defense capabilities…

The Guardian - AU

Inspired by Ukraine, and worried by China: Taiwan teaches its citizens how to fly drones

Ordinary Taiwanese, young and old, are joining courses to learn how to fly drones amid looming China military threat.

The Times of India

China condemns new Taiwan intelligence tip website, vows ‘resolute countermeasures’

Beijing has reacted sharply to Taiwan's latest intelligence initiative designed for Chinese nationals, warning of 'strong counteractions' and charging Taipei with provoking further strains across the Strait. The website, introduced by Taiwan's National Security Bureau, is intended as a secure means of communication, reflecting increasing frustration among the Chinese populace…

The Independent UK

Kenya accused of deporting Taiwanese conference delegates on China's behalf

Taiwan has blamed China for pressuring the Kenyan government to deny Taiwanese scholars entry to attend a global oceans conference and for deporting them

The Times of India

Taiwan detects 6 Chinese naval vessels operating around its territory

Taiwan's defence ministry reported six Chinese navy vessels encircling the island early Wednesday, a day after a similar sighting. Taipei is bolstering its defences, planning to significantly expand its anti-ship missile stockpile by 2029. This comes as Taiwan's first domestically built submarine begins new sea trials, underscoring its commitment to…

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