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Taiwan tests emergency response with air raid drill

Taiwan holds an air raid drill in Kaohsiung, stopping traffic and guiding residents as authorities test civilian emergency responses.

Euronews

John Romero says id Software once sold empty Doom boxes to Taiwanese pirates so fans there could have legit copies: 'For us, it was distribution'

The id Software co-founder told the story during an opening panel at QuakeCon.

PC Gamer

'Baseless accusations': Beijing protests Japan's assessment of China as 'greatest strategic challenge'

China said it has lodged "serious representations" over Japan's latest defence white paper, accusing Tokyo of portraying Beijing as its "greatest strategic challenge" and making "brazen comments" on Taiwan.

The Times of India

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Janus Just Made Its Most American Motorcycle Less Chinese

Janus is moving the Halcyon 450’s engine production from China to Taiwan in a major supply-chain shift for its handmade American motorcycle.

RideApart

Taiwan’s military drills suggest deeper alignment with the U.S.

Through this year’s military drills, Taiwan has chosen to emphasize its army’s and society’s flexibility and resilience as opposed to primarily putting advanced weapons on display

The Independent UK

AI boom reshapes emerging markets, but surging volatility tests investor nerves

Artificial intelligence has powered a strong rally in emerging-market technology stocks, led by semiconductor giants in South Korea and Taiwan. However, soaring valuations have triggered sharp volatility, foreign investor outflows and concentration risks. Despite recent corrections, investors remain optimistic about the long-term AI-driven growth story, according to Reuters.

The Economic Times

Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

Taiwan began annual military exercises simulating a Chinese invasion response. These drills test 24-hour defense capabilities and counter China's gray-zone tactics. Urban resilience drills will assess population response to internet disruptions during the exercises. The drills involve the largest team of reservists ever mobilized for active duty.

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Scientists looking for giant trees in Taiwan discovered a hidden forest filled with some of East Asia's tallest trees

A team of researchers has uncovered remarkable giant temperate forests nestled within the mountains of Taiwan. Utilising airborne laser scanning technology, they identified towering conifers and age-old broadleaf trees that sequester substantial carbon, acting as crucial reserves for climate stability. As an outcome of Taiwan's challenging terrain, these ancient ecosystems…

The Times of India

Taiwan launches annual military drill to counter potential Chinese attack

Taiwan to now check its population’s reliance and response to disruption in internet service if China attacks

The Independent UK

Taiwan launches annual war games as pressure from China grows

Taiwan on Wednesday launched its annual "Han Kuang" military exercises. The event, which is the island's largest military drill, is meant to prepare the country for a potential Chinese invasion. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, and has ramped up military pressure on the island in recent years.

France 24

Scientists spent 10 years searching for East Asia's tallest tree—what they found was extraordinary

Researchers found East Asia's tallest tree, a Taiwania fir, standing 84.1 meters high. This discovery followed a decade-long scientific expedition using advanced laser mapping technology. Hundreds of citizen scientists assisted in analyzing data to identify these remarkable old-growth forests. The giant tree offers insights into biodiversity and vital carbon storage…

The Economic Times

How four Asian economies are positioning themselves for the AI age

The global AI race is usually portrayed as a contest between the US and China. But another story is unfolding across east Asia, where countries such as Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Vietnam are looking to command key parts of the AI value chain.

The Conversation

Chinese ship spotted lurking over Taiwan-US undersea cables — 'research vessel' seen loitering above the 8,000-mile Pacific Light Cable Network fiber-optic system

A new video shows Taiwan’s Coast Guard warning a 200-ft long Chinese-flagged research vessel, spotted loitering over a fiber internet cable, to change course.

Tom’s Hardware

Apex Legends ENC Qualifiers Finals: Scores, teams, and more

40 teams are going to the Finals this November.

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TSMC Insiders Are Buying the Pullback—But Is the Signal as Bullish as It Looks?

Taiwan Semiconductor insiders bought nearly $800,000 in shares since early July as analysts raise price targets and Buy ratings following the company's Q2 earnings report.

The Times of India

The week that was in international affairs: Saudi joins US strikes in Iraq, Ukraine targets Russian e-commerce giant

Welcome back to another edition of My Take 5. This week we are covering the expanding scope of the US-Iran war before Trump’s sudden halt to the strikes, again; Ukraine’s targeting of Russian e-commerce company Wildberries and why this matters; Kazakh President Tokayev’s plain-speak to Putin; migrant rush at Spanish…

The Economic Times

Taiwan's economy grows by almost 13% on AI demand

Taiwan's exports surged 21.6% year-on-year in the second quarter, which was "mainly driven by the sustained strong external demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and related evolving applications", the statement said. Imports over the same period grew by 18.3% from a year ago.

International Business Times

Qatar Turned To U.S. Gas As Hormuz Closed. Emergency LNG Purchases Reached About $1 Billion

QatarEnergy's emergency purchases highlight how geopolitical conflict is reshaping global LNG trade, with U.S. exporters stepping in as buyers seek alternative supplies during one of the biggest disruptions to Gulf energy flows in years.

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International Business Times UK

Nvidia's Most Advanced AI Servers Reached China Despite US Export Controls, Alleged Scheme Shows

Taiwan is investigating an alleged scheme that used forged documents to divert Nvidia GB300 AI servers to China despite US export controls.

International Business Times

U.S. Companies Believe China Has Been Acquiring AI Chips. Now A Nvidia Employee Has Been Arrested

Taiwan has detained a Nvidia employee as part of a probe into the alleged illegal exports of Super Micro AI servers to China.

PC Gamer

Taiwanese authorities detain Nvidia employee for alleged attempt to smuggle AI chips into China

The company itself has not been accused of any wrongdoing.

Tom’s Hardware

Nvidia employee detained in Taiwan as part of chip smuggling probe — held on suspicion of falsifying business documents, company says smuggling 'a nonstarter'

Taiwan's prosecutors say they've detained a man surnamed Chang on suspicion of falsifying business documents, after investigators searched his home and workplace.

The Economic Times

Taiwan detains Nvidia employee in Super Micro probe, Taiwan media says

Taiwanese authorities have taken into custody an Nvidia employee as part of an investigation concerning the unlawful export of AI servers. These servers, which included Nvidia chips, fall under United States export restrictions established in 2022. This detention is linked to a wider investigation into the shipment of Super Micro…

The Economic Times

Taiwan detects one Chinese aircraft, seven naval vessels near island

Taiwan detected one Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating nearby. Earlier, three Chinese aircraft and seven naval ships were observed around the island. One aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan's southwestern air defense zone. Taiwan's armed forces monitored these military movements and responded appropriately. China claims Taiwan…

The Guardian - UK

‘We have lost everything’: extreme rainfall across Asia brings flash floods and typhoons

From Afghanistan to Taiwan, unprecedented deluge highlights devastating impact of climate breakdown

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