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Philippines says ‘no specific threat’ over military drill involving more allies
This year’s Kamandag exercise involves troops from the Philippines, the US, Japan, Australia, the UK and South Korea, along with observers.
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Chinese President Xi visits Taiwan-facing county after huge PLA drills
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‘Far from restrained’: Beijing’s naval drills near Taiwan reveal blockade plans
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China’s ICBM test may well redraw the global security landscape
More than a show of tech strength, it represents a shift in nuclear strategy and alliance stability that could redefine global security.
16 Oct 2024 - 9:30AM
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Marvel actor Simu Liu’s comments lead to Canadian bubble tea backlash
Simu Liu made a strong point, but he deserves respect for calling on the online community not to harass drinks brand Bobba’s founders.
16 Oct 2024 - 7:45AM
Beijing could elaborate law for ‘non-peaceful’ Taiwan reunification
Cautionary remarks by former US envoy, Taipei lawmaker come after PLA unleashes blockade drills over speech by island’s ‘separatist’ leader.
16 Oct 2024 - 7:16AM
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Drills that blockaded Taiwan a reminder of Beijing’s red lines
Island’s leader William Lai continues to test Beijing’s patience with inflammatory talk, a situation that serves no one’s interests.
15 Oct 2024 - 11:14PM
Taiwan agrees to buy nearly 1,000 US killer drones as PLA stages combat drills
Taipei signs deals with Washington’s de facto embassy to buy loitering munitions as Beijing retaliates over William Lai’s remarks.
15 Oct 2024 - 8:00PM
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Hong Kong gang uses deepfake tech to cheat love-struck men out of HK$360 million
Victims included men from Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, India and Singapore, police say.
15 Oct 2024 - 1:24AM
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Beijing sanctions Taiwan tech billionaire Robert Tsao and DPP lawmaker Puma Shen
Tsao and Shen accused of supporting ‘violent pro-Taiwan independence’ activities.
14 Oct 2024 - 8:00PM
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PLA launches blockade drills around Taiwan
14 Oct 2024 - 6:30PM
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Taiwanese slide into nostalgia over a playground favourite that’s dying out
‘Grandpa Elephant’ is ‘a friend who grew up with us’, says a woman who began a Facebook group documenting the disappearing playground slides.
14 Oct 2024 - 12:45PM
PLA wraps up day of joint force blockade drills around Taiwan
Joint Sword-2024B exercise focused on sea-and air-combat readiness patrols, and ability to block key ports.
15 Oct 2024 - 2:25AM
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Porcupine, anaconda or capybara are choices for Taiwan’s defence
The spiky prey will prove to be a deadly meal for the snake but it also will not survive. Better to imitate the rodent that gets along with everyone.
13 Oct 2024 - 9:00PM
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Is Taiwan ‘a US sucker’? Weapons price gouging revealed on National Day
Taiwanese defence ministry blames manipulation by anti-US forces for claims published on mainland China’s most significant holiday.
13 Oct 2024 - 6:13PM
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PLA sends planes, ships near Taiwan as Lai’s speech continues to cause ripples
Taipei’s defence ministry reports that in 24 hours to 6am Friday, the PLA sent at least 20 aircraft and 10 vessels to patrol near island.
11 Oct 2024 - 5:09PM
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Japan’s Ishiba to focus on security ties with South Korea to counter Pyongyang
Shigeru Ishiba’s ‘progressive’ views on thorny historical issues have raised hopes that ties between Japan and South Korea could improve.
11 Oct 2024 - 10:30AM
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Mainland China detains four Taiwanese employees at ‘iPhone city’
Police in Zhengzhou city have detained four Foxconn staff on charges of breach of trust, according Taiwanese officials.
11 Oct 2024 - 10:08AM
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Top Japan diplomat tells Beijing of ‘grave concerns’ about military activity
Foreign Minister Wang Yi welcomes ‘new atmosphere’, during 45-minute call with newly appointed Japanese counterpart Iwaya.
11 Oct 2024 - 2:23AM
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Beijing hits out at Lai’s speech arguing mainland lacks authority over island
William Lai says the two sides of the strait should have equal status, comments that Beijing says are meant to worsen cross-strait tensions.
11 Oct 2024 - 12:02PM
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US urges restraint from mainland China, Taiwan ahead of island leader’s speech
Concern swirls that William Lai Ching-te’s remarks at annual celebration could prompt Beijing to justify taking cross-strait military action.
10 Oct 2024 - 9:24AM
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Taiwan’s APCB to shift printed circuit board assembly to mainland subsidiary
Production in Taiwan will cease from December 25 and involve the dismissal of around 360 employees.
9 Oct 2024 - 8:00PM
Mainland China accuses Taiwanese leader William Lai of escalating hostility
Beijing hit back at recent comments that the People’s Republic could not be the island’s motherland because the Republic of China is older.
9 Oct 2024 - 7:29PM
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Foxconn builds world’s largest Nvidia superchip production facility in Mexico
Foxconn chairman Liu Young-way said the firm’s manufacturing capabilities include ‘technologies necessary to complement the GB200 server’s infrastructure’.
8 Oct 2024 - 5:54PM
iPhone maker Foxconn says EV business will need years to ramp up
It will probably take another five years for Hon Hai to fully utilise its production lines at an Ohio facility, EV head Jun Seki says.
8 Oct 2024 - 11:15AM
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Much ethnic debate about nothing in Taiwan
If the island is an integral part of China, then obviously its indigenous people are Chinese too.
7 Oct 2024 - 9:00PM
Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen to visit Europe in first overseas trip since stepping down
Details of 8-day visit kept quiet amid security concerns, reports say.
7 Oct 2024 - 8:00PM
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Foreign men fined for wearing women’s clothing in Malaysia
Satyanarayana Prasad Papoli, 70, and Arthur Wang, 66, pleaded guilty to committing an obscene act that caused disturbance to others.
7 Oct 2024 - 3:29PM
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