China hosted two Russian warships that had earlier sailed past Taiwan and Japan, and the vessels are expected to hold a joint drill with the Chinese navy during their visit, demonstrating the enduring military cooperation between the two countries.
Taiwan Candidate Sends Signal to US With China Status Quo Pledge
The presidential candidate for Taiwan’s ruling party vowed to protect the status quo with China if elected, comments intended to reassure voters and the US that he can be trusted to handle a difficult relationship with Beijing.
India can aim lower in its chip dreams
India’s semiconductor dreams are facing a harsh reality. After struggling to woo cutting-edge chipmakers like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing to set up operations in the country, the government may now have to settle for producing less-advanced chips instead.
Taiwan presidential front-runner says he can keep peace with China
Leading Taiwan presidential candidate William Lai wrote in the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that he could keep the peace with China if elected, reiterating his willingness for talks without preconditions and a pledge to boost defences.
‘People are nervous’: Taiwan’s wealthy shelter money overseas in fear of China conflict
According to the Securities Investment Trust and Consulting Association, the country’s wealth management industry group, the total size of Taiwan onshore funds more than doubled from NT$2.3tn (US$75bn …
The state of the U.S. Navy as China builds up its naval force and threatens Taiwan
China has spent the last 20 years building the biggest navy in the world. As tensions with that country continue to rise, Norah O’Donnell boarded the USS Nimitz to report on the U.S. Navy’s readiness.
Japan says Russian warships spotted near Taiwan, Okinawa islands
Japan’s defence ministry said late on Friday it had spotted two Russian Navy ships in the waters near Taiwan and Japan’s Okinawa islands in the previous four days, following a similar announcement this week from Taiwan.
With Elon Musk’s Starlink, Japan ‘could buy more time’ in conflict over Taiwan
The Japanese Self-Defence Forces have been testing the system, which is now an essential tool for the Ukrainian military.
Financial sanctions may not deter China from invading Taiwan
A few months ago the China Select Committee in America’s House of Representatives took part in a war game, complete with tabletop maps and blue and red counters. It simulated a Chinese invasion of …
Why war with China over Taiwan could ruin the global economy
Taiwan makes the world’s most advanced memory chips — the brains inside every piece of technology from smartphones and modern cars to artificial intelligence and fighter jets.