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Typhoon forces Japan to evacuate over two million people while heavy rain shuts down parts of Taiwan

Typhoon Mekhhala expected to make landfall over weekend

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Taiwan opposition stalls government's $6.6 billion drone bill

Taiwan's parliament, controlled by the opposition, has blocked a $6.6 billion government plan for domestically produced drones crucial for island defense against China. Lawmakers from the KMT and TPP are demanding their own proposals, citing concerns over the current bill's structure and past objections.

The Economic Times · Jun 26

China defends patrols east of Taiwan after 3 European nations raise alarm

China has defended its recent patrols in waters east of Taiwan, following concerns raised by Britain, France, and Germany

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Ray Dalio just finished a 10-day trip to China. He says global leaders know America ‘doesn’t have what it takes to fight to maintain its empire’

“Over the past few months there has been a big shift in the world order,” the hedge fund billionaire wrote. He sees a “tribute” system rising in the East.

Fortune · Jun 24

UK, Germany and France express concern over Chinese actions east of Taiwan

Great Britain, France and Germany have issued a rare joint statement expressing alarm over Chinese activities east of the self-ruled island of Taiwan

The Independent UK · Jun 24

UK, France, Germany raise alarm about Chinese activities off eastern Taiwan

Britain, France, and Germany have voiced serious concerns over China's recent maritime activities near Taiwan's east coast. These actions, including coast guard patrols and survey ships, are seen as a threat to regional stability and freedom of navigation. The European nations reiterated their opposition to any forceful changes to the…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening

Taiwan's military is conducting "immediate combat readiness" drills, simulating a sudden Chinese attack, as Defence Minister Wellington Koo warns of a shrinking warning time. These exercises focus on rapid response and shifting to wartime status. Beijing, however, decried the drills as "malicious intent" by Taiwan's ruling party to seek independence,…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

Oil, AI and chips: The new resource race redrawing markets and nations

The leap to a $5 trillion valuation for Nvidia underscores a dramatic paradigm shift: semiconductors have become the driving force of global economic prowess, akin to oil in previous centuries. With nations such as Taiwan and South Korea emerging through powerhouses like TSMC and Samsung, the future prosperity relies heavily…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

China’s newest aircraft carrier sails through the Taiwan Strait

China's newest and most powerful aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, according to Taiwan's Defense Ministry

The Independent UK · Jun 23

Tanks on streets of Taiwan as military drills launched in show of strength to Beijing

Combat readiness exercises designed to test how quickly military can mobilise to counter possible escalation of Chinese ’grey zone’ activities

The Independent UK · Jun 23