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United States
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Trump’s tariffs are waking Asia up from the dream of export-led growth
Asian economies responded to Western exhortations to pursue export-led growth. The resulting ‘economic miracle’ now looks like a mistake.
2 hours ago
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Chinese culture
Taipei Palace Museum struggles with tourist numbers amid cross-strait tension
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My Take
My Take
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Western media ignore crackdown on opposition in Taiwan by Lai
2 May 2025 - 9:00PM
Apple
Apple sales in China dip as US tariffs add to headache
As iPhone sales in China continue to fall, Apple also faces US$900 million tariff costs this quarter.
2 May 2025 - 5:00PM
Semiconductors
Nvidia CEO urges Trump to change rules for AI chip exports
Jensen Huang also cautions that China is growing into a formidable rival in technology, singling out Huawei.
1 May 2025 - 9:47AM
China-Philippines relations
Beijing sees Philippine interaction with Taiwan as a ‘dangerous step’: analyst
Beijing summons Manila’s envoy Jaime FlorCruz for ‘solemn representations’ regarding island.
1 May 2025 - 6:00AM
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Mainland China
Most mainland Chinese citizens oppose use of force to unify with Taiwan: survey
Yet on Russia’s actions in Ukraine, India border claims and South China Sea, respondents voiced more hawkish views backing Beijing’s stance.
1 May 2025 - 5:40AM
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US-China trade war
Japan lawmakers warn US tariffs threaten security as China looms
Donald Trump’s policy called a national security challenge as trade negotiations continue between Tokyo and Washington.
1 May 2025 - 3:20AM
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TSMC
TSMC triples down on Arizona with construction on new US plant ahead of tariffs
The world’s most advanced chipmaker announced the third phase of its US expansion the same day Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick toured the site.
30 Apr 2025 - 1:00PM
Trending in China
Taiwan influencer slammed for wasting food after vacuuming fried egg in advert
Fashion, cosmetics, and product-selling blogger forced to make online apology after ‘pepper-spilling’ fried egg stunt.
29 Apr 2025 - 7:27PM
Taiwan sets up platform for coordinated response to undersea cable disruptions
Authorities say there have been two incidents of major damage to the island’s ‘digital lifeline’ this year, claiming Beijing was behind them.
29 Apr 2025 - 5:36PM
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China’s military
Taiwan tests civil defence readiness as foreign observers look on
Envoys from Japan, Canada and Netherlands monitor unscripted training for disinformation attacks and psychological warfare.
28 Apr 2025 - 8:00PM
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William Lai
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Tens of thousands in Taiwan protest against William Lai
28 Apr 2025 - 12:15PM
China's military weapons
Military spending on the rise in East Asia as China upgrades its armed forces
Swedish think tank says Beijing accounted for half of all defence expenditure in Asia last year.
28 Apr 2025 - 3:37PM
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US-China trade war: All stories
Can Taiwan still trust the US as Trump tariffs threaten heavy blow?
Poll shows most Taiwanese ‘have lost confidence’ in the US, with social media users saying that after Ukraine, ‘Trump will sell out Taiwan next’.
27 Apr 2025 - 10:00PM
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Tens of thousands rally in Taiwan against William Lai amid recall turmoil
KMT and TPP leaders accuse Lai and his DPP of trying to eliminate opposition parties.
28 Apr 2025 - 2:24PM
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Japan
Why a proposed Japan-US unified defence zone makes South Korea uneasy
Despite US enthusiasm, South Korea fears being drawn into conflicts beyond the Korean peninsula, such as the Taiwan Strait.
28 Apr 2025 - 8:31AM
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China's military weapons
China’s military identifies US and Japanese destroyers as ‘enemy vessels’
Navy open day display states that YJ-18A anti-ship missile can strike warships such as America’s Arleigh Burke-class and Japan’s Atago-class.
26 Apr 2025 - 12:15PM
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US-China relations
China-backed actors ‘stand out’ in threatening US infrastructure, panel hears
Beijing said to plot long-term strategy to incapacitate America’s power grid to ‘create options’ for mainland authorities and ‘sow chaos’.
25 Apr 2025 - 5:47AM
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US-China relations
How the US is reinforcing the ‘first island chain’ to deter China
Strategic bombers, launch platforms and missile systems are being deployed throughout the region in a strong message to Beijing.
24 Apr 2025 - 4:15PM
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TSMC
TSMC shows off new tech for stitching together bigger, faster chips
The Taiwanese chipmaking giant will begin production with its advanced A14 fabrication process in 2028.
24 Apr 2025 - 11:00AM
My Take
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Wise pope tamed retired Hong Kong bishop and reached out to Beijing
Francis sidelined Cardinal Joseph Zen, restraining his anti-communist opposition to stabilise relations between China and the Vatican.
24 Apr 2025 - 6:32AM
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US-China relations
US soldier Korbein Schultz jailed for selling defence secrets to China
The intelligence analyst with top-secret clearance was paid US$42,000 to share over 90 sensitive military documents.
24 Apr 2025 - 5:39AM
Pope Francis
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Path of trust to Beijing forged by Francis is there to be followed
During his 12-year papacy, Francis helped stabilise relations between the Vatican and China, and his successor would be wise to build on consensus.
23 Apr 2025 - 8:15AM
China-Vatican relations
China conveys condolences after death of Pope Francis, seeks closer Vatican ties
Future of relations remains uncertain, analysts warn, given unresolved issues and possible policy shifts under the next pope.
22 Apr 2025 - 11:35PM
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Trending in China
Taiwan boss pays final wages in 690 coins as ‘shock education’ for bad attitude
Employee who was ‘absent without notice’ handed plastic bag full of coins, which takes an hour to deposit at bank.
22 Apr 2025 - 9:00AM
William Lai
Taiwan opposition to hold urgent summit amid recall battle with ruling DPP
Ruling party trying to suppress dissent through legal means after losing control of the legislature last year, KMT chief alleges.
22 Apr 2025 - 2:29AM
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Hong Kong politics
Hongkongers settling in Taiwan to undergo ‘observation period’
Taiwanese minister Chiu Chui-cheng says security requirements should be bolstered for Hongkongers applying for residency.
21 Apr 2025 - 7:01PM
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