China sanctions US defence firms over arms sales to Taiwan Beijing tells Washington to ‘stop conniving and supporting Taiwan independence’. Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2024
Chinese navy sails between Japanese islands near Taiwan Japan's government said it was the first time that a Chinese aircraft carrier, which was accompanied by two destroyers, entered its contiguous zone, an area within 24 nautical miles of the Japanese coast. Latin Times · Sep 18, 2024
China announces sanctions on US companies selling arms to self-ruled Taiwan China has announced sanctions on American companies selling arms to the self-ruled island of Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory and threatens to annex by force The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024
Taiwan Company Says Exploding Hezbollah Pagers Made By Hungary Partner Taiwanese company Gold Apollo said Wednesday that the pagers used by Hezbollah members that simultaneously exploded and killed at least nine people were made by a Hungarian partner. International Business Times · Sep 18, 2024
Chinese Navy Flotilla Sails Between Japanese Islands Near Taiwan A Chinese aircraft carrier sailed between two Japanese islands near Taiwan for the first time, Japan's military said Wednesday, in the latest move by Beijing to rile the close US ally. International Business Times · Sep 18, 2024
Taiwan Denies Shipping Gold Apollo Pagers To Middle East Taiwanese officials deny Gold Apollo pagers were shipped to Lebanon for Hezbollah attack. Pagers used were from a Budapest-based company. Top News · Sep 18, 2024
Israel planted 5,000 pager explosives months before deadly blasts, Lebanese security sources say Israel’s spy service injected explosive materials activated by coded messages into thousands of pagers during production, months before they were imported by the Lebanese group Hezbollah, a senior Lebanese security source said. Hezbollah fighters were using the low-tech devices, produced by the Taiwan-based company Gold Apollo, in an attempt to… France 24 · Sep 18, 2024
‘This is very embarrassing’: Middle East crisis takes a detour to an office park in Taiwan Media spotlight shifted to Taiwan tech company Gold Apollo which has denied supplying the pagers that exploded across the Hezbollah network in Lebanon The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2024
Taiwan drawn into Middle East politics after deadly pager blasts in Lebanon Taiwanese tech firm Gold Apollo denies manufacturing exploding pagers used in attack on Hezbollah members in Lebanon. Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2024
China says it tailed a US spy plane through the sensitive Taiwan Strait Chinese warplanes tailed a U.S. military aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, China’s military said The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024
US-China Military Talks Address Taiwan, South China Sea Clashes Recent U.S.-China military talks in Beijing addressed Taiwan, Russia-Ukraine conflict, and South China Sea tensions, aiming to enhance communication and pr... Top News · Sep 15, 2024
Australia can’t afford an AUKUS about-face: 5 things the critics are getting wrong Three years have passed since the United States, Australia and United Kingdom announced on September 15 2021 that they would enter into a security partnership called AUKUS. The Conversation · Sep 14, 2024
AMD hides Taiwan branding on Ryzen CPU packaging as it preps new chips for China market release — company uses black sticker to erase origin information AMD hid the information on the back of its packaging for the Ryzen 5 7600X3D that says that AMD processors are diffused and made in Taiwan. Tom’s Hardware · Sep 14, 2024
Germany sails two warships through Taiwan Strait for the first time in two decades Germany has sailed two warships through the Taiwan Strait in its first transit of the disputed waters in more than two decades, as Berlin seeks to increase its defense engagement in the Asia-Pacific region The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024
The Conversation · Sep 11, 2024 With China seeking AI dominance, Taiwan’s efforts to slow neighbor’s access to advanced chips needs support from the West Tensions between China, Taiwan and the U.S. aren’t limited to aerial military maneuvers and drills on the high seas. The shadow conflict is also playing out in the technological arena.
International Business Times · Sep 11, 2024 Taiwan President Calls For Full Support Of Troops After Jet Crash Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday rallied residents to support the island's troops after a fighter jet crashed during a night training flight.
Top News · Sep 10, 2024 Taiwan Pilot Missing After Ejecting From Fighter Jet A Mirage 2000 pilot is missing in Taiwan after ejecting from a fighter jet during a training exercise. Ongoing search operations near Hsinchu.
Tom’s Hardware · Sep 10, 2024 TSMC Arizona achieves production yields similar to those at its fabs in Taiwan, says report TSMC's yields in Arizona on par with Taiwan, according to a Bloomberg report.
International Business Times · Sep 10, 2024 US Military Warns Beijing Against 'Dangerous' South China Sea Moves In Talks A senior US military official warned his Chinese counterpart against Beijing's "dangerous" moves in the South China Sea during the first talks of their kind between the commanders.
International Business Times · Sep 10, 2024 Senior China, US Military Officials Hold 'In-depth' Talks Senior military officials from China and the United States held "in-depth" talks on Tuesday, Beijing's defence ministry said.
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024 Six passengers injured during violent turbulence on Turkish Airlines flight Two passengers were hospitalised after the plane landed in Taiwan
International Business Times · Sep 6, 2024 Taiwan Volunteers Fight Rise In Whale And Dolphin Strandings Taiwanese volunteers gathered around a large inflatable whale as they learned how to help beached sea mammals -- an increasingly common sight across the island.
TechRadar · Sep 5, 2024 Taiwan has accused Chinese firms of poaching their tech engineers Taiwan has raised concerns about corporate espionage from Chinese chip companies.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 5, 2024 How Beijing has been recalibrating its expanding influence in Africa Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting a major summit in Beijing this week, gathering African leaders to discuss cooperation in infrastructure, energy and education. Focac is the largest event in the city since the Covid pandemic, with China aiming to strengthen its already dominant trade and investment ties with Africa.…
France 24 · Sep 5, 2024 Xi Jinping makes fresh financial pledge to African continent In a speech at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing, President Xi Jinping promised to provide 360 billion Yuan (€45 billion) in new financing to African countries over the next three years. The promise also includes the creation of one million jobs and 30 renewable energy projects. Also in…