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US senators urge Taiwan to approve $40 billion defence budget amid China tensions

While the U.S does not formally recognise Taiwan, it is the island’s strongest informal backer and arms supplier

The Independent UK

China sanctions Japanese lawmaker over Taiwan trips

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The Independent UK

China sanctions Japanese lawmaker close to PM Takaichi over Taiwan visits

Beijing freezes assets and bars entry for Keiji Furuya, escalating simmering Japan–China standoff over Taiwan

The Independent UK

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Will China Bomb Taiwan Soon? Attack Drones Assembled Near Taiwan Strait, Report Says

China's conversion of warplanes into attack drones near Taiwan sparks concerns over potential conflict escalation. Satellite images reveal strategic positioning.

International Business Times UK

Four US senators to tour Taiwan Donald's Trump China visit

A bipartisan group of four US senators will visit Taiwan, Japan and South Korea in the coming days ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned trip to Beijing in May, in a move aimed at reinforcing American alliances in Asia.

The Times of India

Air Liquide opens Taiwan factory as helium shortage tightens around chip makers — 200 specialized helium containers stranded near the Strait of Hormuz

French industrial gas supplier Air Liquide opened a new factory near the port of Taichung, Taiwan, on Wednesday, as the semiconductor industry faces a worsening helium shortage.

Tom’s Hardware

Train smashes into car after driver tries to rush over level crossing

A train crashed into a car on a level crossing in Taiwan after the driver tried to cross before the barrier had closed.

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'A feast and a famine' – why are profits falling for major bike brands?

Industry challenges are coming from all corners of the world

Cycling Weekly

China stations warplanes converted into attack drones near Taiwan Strait

China’s new warplane-turned-drones could attack in ‘first hours of PLA operation’ against Taiwan, think tank says

The Independent UK

Trump’s China visit set for May 14–15 after delay over Iran war; talks with Xi planned in Beijing

President Donald Trump will visit China on May 14-15 for state talks with President Xi Jinping in Beijing, a meeting rescheduled due to the Iran conflict. This marks Trump's first trip to China in eight years and follows a previous trade truce. Discussions are anticipated to cover trade, Taiwan, and…

The Times of India

Japan expresses ‘regret’ after knife-wielding soldier breaks into Chinese embassy

Embassy break-in further strains troubled relations between Japan and China

The Independent UK

Need a new laptop? You might want to buy now, as Asus just warned that prices could soon jump by up to 30%

Don't hang around if you need a new PC, as the latest doom nugget regarding laptop price hikes is gloomier than ever.

TechRadar

Grab expands to Taiwan, its first non-Southeast Asian market, with $600 million Foodpanda deal

Grab CEO Anthony Tan calls Taiwan a “natural next step” as the superapp enters a high-growth, dense market.

Fortune

Olympic champ boxer Lin Yu-ting cleared for return to competition after approval of sex eligibility

Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan has been cleared to return to competition at the Asian Boxing Championships following a review of her sex eligibility

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The Week Ahead (March 23-29): Boao Forum for Asia Opens, Denmark Holds Election

China EV 100 Forum meets in Beijing, verdict due for Taiwan politician Ko Wen-je in Core Pacific City case

The Independent UK

Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz

There appears to be some tension as President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answer questions from White House reporters about Japan’s support for the Iran war

The Independent UK

US waters down assessment of China’s threat to Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community says Chinese leaders do not currently plan to execute an invasion of Taiwan in 2027

AAP

On-song North Korea seal long-awaited World Cup return

A hat-trick from Hong Song-Ok in a dominant 4-0 defeat of Taiwan has ensured North Korea will return to the World Cup despite their early Asian Cup exit.

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China to invade Taiwan? Beijing says 'US should stop hyping threat theory'

China on Thursday urged the United States to “stop hyping” the narrative of a China threat, after a US intelligence report said Beijing was unlikely to invade Taiwan next year.

The Independent UK

Taiwan sounds alarm over unusual Chinese boat activity while world’s attention is on Iran war

Security analysts suggest mass gathering of fishing vessels in geometric formations may represent a test of Beijing’s ability to mobilise civilian fleets for strategic use. Shweta Sharma reports

The Independent UK

Delta flight en route to Taiwan diverted to Alaska after man made racial slurs to flight attendants, feds say

Altercation meant aircraft cabin was locked and pilots made emergency landing in Anchorage

Tom’s Hardware

Global chip supply chain under threat as US-Iran conflict enters third week — Strait of Hormuz blockade is days away from crippling Taiwan's semiconductor industry

Taiwan imports almost all of its energy and requires large amounts of LNG to sustain its electrical grid. That grid is then used by local chipmakers — like TSMC who is responsible for making most of the world's high-end chips. Fabrication for these chips requires helium, which Taiwan also imports…

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Trump could snub China over Strait of Hormuz, but Xi Jinping has the ultimate checkmate

Tensions are high — and oil is at the center.

The Independent UK

After quieter weeks, Taiwan reports large-scale Chinese military aircraft presence near the island

Taiwan is seeing a surge of Chinese military planes near the island after a sharp drop in flights over the past two weeks had sparked discussions among observers

AAP

Underdogs China back themselves to knock off Matildas

China will be big underdogs for their semi-final against Australia, but coach Ante Milicic thinks his players will thrive in the Optus Stadium cauldron.

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