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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Taiwan, covering politics, economy, society and the island's relationship with mainland China.
Crowds flood into Ketagalan Boulevard for an opposition rally in Taipei on Saturday. Photo: CNA
My Take

My Take | Western media ignore crackdown on opposition in Taiwan by Lai

Mainstream reporting targets illiberal regimes in Europe, but favours the island leader and his pro-US, independence-seeking government.

Apple

Apple sales in China dip as US tariffs add to headache

Semiconductors

Nvidia CEO urges Trump to change rules for AI chip exports

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.

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Philippine Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, said in a recent interview that the Philippines and Taiwan were in talks over “international cooperation”. Photo: EPA-EFE
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.

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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.

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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.

Construction on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s plant in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 10, 2023. Photo: Matt Haldane
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.

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.

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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.

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Civil defence self-training groups from across Taiwan took part in a two-day joint training exercise that reflected a growing bottom-up effort to raise public consciousness about the importance of civilian disaster preparedness. Photo: CNA
William Lai

Video | Tens of thousands in Taiwan protest against William Lai

Tens of thousands rally in Taiwan against William Lai as recall turmoil engulfs legislature
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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.

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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’.

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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.

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Crowds flood into Ketagalan Boulevard for an opposition rally in Taipei on Saturday. Photo: CNA
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.

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US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth (left) with Japan’s Defence Minister Gen Nakatani in Tokyo on March 30. Photo: EPA-EFE
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.

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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’.

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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.

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At least two US B-1Bs have been deployed to Japan. Photo: X/ US_STRATCOM
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.

My Take

My Take | 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.

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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.

Some of the documents handed over by Korbein Schultz discussed Chinese military tactics and preparedness and US military exercises and forces in South Korea and the Philippines. Photo: AFP
Pope Francis

Editorial | 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.

The body of Pope Francis is seen in his open coffin during the rite of the Confirmation of the Death of the Pontiff at the Chapel of Santa Marta in The Vatican on Monday. Photo: Vatican Media handout by AFP
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.

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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.

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.

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KMT chairman Eric Chu (left) and TPP chief Huang Kuo-chang aim to craft a coordinated response on defending judicial fairness, safeguarding democracy and addressing the economic impact of US import tariffs. Photo: CNA
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.

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Taiwan plans to introduce a new “long-term residency” visa for Hongkongers who wish to travel freely to work on the self-ruled island, but will require they undergo an observation period. Photo: Elson Li
The Philippines

Philippines, US launch ‘full battle’ Balikatan drills, some near Taiwan

About 17,000 troops will take part in the joint exercises, which include a combined air and missile defence simulation for the first time.

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Donald Trump

Open Questions | Beijing adviser Yan Anlin on why a timetable for reunification has drawbacks

‘We are in a preparatory phase’, noted Taiwan studies expert and former aide to lead negotiator in historic 1993 cross-strait talks says.

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