Chinese and Taiwanese warships were spotted in a standoff in the contested waters near Taiwan on Tuesday as China continued its “extremely rare” large-scale exercises at sea. Newsweek’s map …
Is it a military drill? China deploys ships and planes around Taiwan but remains mum
China, which views Lai as a separatist, held major military exercises around Taiwan following his inauguration in May and his National Day speech in October. It also held a major drill after Nancy Pelosi, then the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, visited Taiwan in 2022.
Taiwan’s Patent System: Key Differences and Challenges for Foreign Companies
Explore Taiwan’s unique patent system and how it compares with the U.S. and Europe, including key differences in patent types, examination processes, and challenges for foreign companies.
Cruise Ship Engine Trouble Strands Passengers in Japan
Although Japanese passengers have been able to disembark, local media reports approximately 1,880 Taiwanese guests remain aboard the ship. MSC Cruises is working with Japanese authorities to allow guests to go ashore on December 9.
Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island
China sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan between Saturday and Sunday, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its own.
Malaysia urges Chinese firms to avoid using it to dodge US tariffs
Washington is expected to further curb exports to Chinese semiconductor toolmakers and sales of certain chipmaking equipment, including products manufactured in Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan, sources …
China’s special forces are untested. Success in a Taiwan invasion could depend on them.
If China invades Taiwan, China’s special forces would be key to its success, the first forces ashore to clear obstacles for inbound troops and then to scout for command centers and air defenses for …
Fresh doubts about China’s ability to invade Taiwan
Mr Xi has long resorted to purges to consolidate his grip on the People’s Liberation Army ( PLA ), and other levers of power, promising to go after all ranks—“tigers and flies” alike. Admiral Miao is …
China Market Update: November Electric Vehicle Sales Roar (Silently)
Asian equities were mixed overnight as South Korea underperformed in an unexpected political development, Taiwan and Indonesia outperformed, and the US dollar was weaker overnight while Thailand was closed for the King’s birthday.
China is studying sanctions on Russia to figure out how to handle them if it invades Taiwan, report says
China is closely monitoring the effects of Western sanctions on Russia to prepare for a possible invasion of Taiwan, The Wall Street Journal reported.