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Taiwan - Page 4

October 9, 2026
Business

US Diplomat Says Markets Overstate Risk of China Attacking Taiwan by 2027

Investors are overestimating the risk of a military conflict across the Taiwan Strait, a senior US diplomat has said, arguing that deterrence and the prospect of substantial consequences would prevent China from

Editor's Choice/Geopolitics

Tsai’s Taiwan Sellout

Taiwan’s semiconductor industry has become a focal point of renewed political tensions after former Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen visited the United States and delivered a speech at Stanford University highlighting the island’s role in global technology supply chains and artificial

October 9, 2026

Sri Lanka Court Orders Return of $916,537 Stolen in Cyberattack on Taiwanese Bank

Geopolitics/News

A Sri Lankan court on Wednesday ordered the immediate release of US$916,537 held at the state-owned Bank of Ceylon and its return to Taiwan’s

Politics Limits Arms Deliveries to Taiwan

Columns/Geopolitics

The recent visit of President Xi to Washington highlights Washington’s interest in reducing tensions with China, facilitating trade, and avoiding conflict.

China Simulates Large-Scale Operation to Block Elon Musk’s Starlink in a Taiwan Conflict

November 26, 2025
China/World

Chinese military‑linked researchers have conducted detailed simulations exploring how to disable Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite communications system during a potential conflict over Taiwan, according to newly published scientific papers. As reported by

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Japan Reaffirms Missile Deployment Near Taiwan

November 24, 2025
China/Japan/World

Japan’s defense minister reaffirmed plans to deploy medium-range missiles to its westernmost island on Sunday, underscoring Tokyo’s growing concerns about regional security as friction with China intensifies over Taiwan. Visiting a military

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China Tests “Kinmen Model” as Blueprint for Pressure on Taiwan

November 23, 2025
Diplomacy

For decades, the small island of Kinmen, just off China’s southeastern coast, witnessed one of the most unusual military stand-offs in history. From the 1950s through the late 1970s, the Chinese Nationalists

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US Report Warns China Could Launch Taiwan Blockade Within Hours

November 20, 2025
Defence/Diplomacy

The assessment comes from the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, which released its annual report to Congress on Tuesday. The 700-page document includes an extensive chapter on Taiwan, stating that the

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Taiwan Exports Hit Record $61.8 Billion as AI Boom Drives Growth

November 9, 2025
Business

Taiwan’s exports reached an unprecedented US$61.8 billion last month, rising 49.7 percent from a year earlier, as global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications and new consumer electronics powered shipments of high-tech

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China Backtracks on APEC Promise, Taiwan Accuses Beijing of Political Manipulation

November 5, 2025
Diplomacy

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung accused China on Wednesday of reneging on a written promise to ensure “equal participation” for Taiwan at next year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, which will be

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Taiwan Sees Opportunities Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures on Semiconductors

October 28, 2025
Diplomacy

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose significant tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, aiming to encourage companies to move production from Taiwan and other countries back to the United States.

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Taiwan Lawmakers Push Amendments to Strengthen National Security Laws

October 28, 2025
Taiwan/World

Legislators from multiple parties in Taiwan have submitted proposed amendments to the National Security Act aimed at preventing potential Chinese infiltration and safeguarding the nation’s democratic institutions, according to the Taipei Times.

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Global Banks Race to Tap Taiwan’s $8 Trillion Wealth Boom

October 17, 2025
Business

Global banks are scrambling to stake their claim in Taiwan’s rapidly expanding $8 trillion personal wealth market as the government eases regulatory restrictions to foster a domestic asset-management hub. According to Bloomberg,

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US Chip Crackdown Threatens Samsung, But TSMC Holds the Lead

October 10, 2025
Artificial Intelligence

Rising US scrutiny of the global semiconductor industry has put the spotlight on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and Samsung Electronics Co. ahead of their earnings reports next week. The Trump administration

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China accuses Taiwan leader of “peddling separatist fallacy” after U.S. interview

October 9, 2025
China/World

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday accused Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te of distorting the truth, exaggerating a “mainland threat,” and promoting “Taiwan independence” following an interview Lai gave to a U.S.

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Top Scholar Proposes Merging Taiwan’s GDP into China’s National Statistics

October 6, 2025
Diplomacy/News

Recently, Gao Zhikai, a prominent Chinese scholar and veteran diplomat, suggested in a media interview that China should establish a “Greater China Economic Statistical System” encompassing the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao,

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Wang Leehom and Jackie Chan Share Surprising On-Stage Kiss at Chinese Concert

October 5, 2025
China

A surprising moment at Wang Leehom’s concert in mainland China on October 2 has captivated audiences worldwide. Taiwanese superstar Wang welcomed action legend Jackie Chan as a special guest, culminating in an

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Taiwan Rejects U.S. Demand to Move Half of Chip Production

October 1, 2025
Diplomacy/News

Taiwan has rejected a U.S. proposal to move half of America’s semiconductor production to domestic soil, highlighting persistent tensions in trade discussions between the two sides. Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said Wednesday

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Taiwan Ramps Up Efforts to Protect Vital Undersea Cables

September 10, 2025
Diplomacy

Taiwan is intensifying its efforts to shield its undersea cables, a lifeline for the island’s economy and global tech supply chains, amid fears that China could exploit maritime routes to carry out

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