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Taiwan considers big US defence purchases as overture to Trump

Taipei wants to show new administration it is serious about protecting itself against China

Business - Financial Times - November 11

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high

Also in today’s newsletter, Kremlin denies Putin spoke to Trump last week and America Inc’s new chief executive

World - Financial Times - November 11

Taiwan Semiconductor secures CHIPS Act funding for three Arizona plants

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is being awarded up to $6.6 billion in CHIPS Act funding, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

No 'external force' can change our future, Taiwan president says on frontline islands

No “external force” can change Taiwan’s future, President Lai Ching-te said as he visited frontline islands near China for the 75th anniversary of a key victory over communist forces.

The Man Who Shaped China’s Strongman Rule Has a New Job: Winning Taiwan

Xi Jinping’s top adviser, Wang Huning, is credited with shaping the authoritarianism that steered China’s rise. But can he influence Taiwan?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

US approves $2B in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense system

The United States has approved $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including the delivery for the first time to the island of an advanced surface-to-air missile defense system

World - ABC News - October 26

Trump accuses Taiwan of stealing U.S. chip industry. Here's what the election could bring

Trump said tariffs should be put on Taiwan's chips during an appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast.

Business - CNBC - October 28

Taiwanese driver recounts his narrow escape during Typhoon Kong-rey

A ride-hailing driver has recounted how he had narrow escape when a huge tree smashed onto his vehicle as Typhoon Kong-rey swept over Taiwan, also sweeping away metal roofs and sending landslides ...

World - ABC News - November 1

Tariffs. Taiwan. Trump. What China is thinking as it observes the U.S. presidential election from afar.

Confusion about who stands for what has muddied the views of China’s investors, consumers and intelligentsia.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Trade, Taiwan and now Trump: China braces for a volatile new era in U.S. ties

Former President Donald Trump's election win over Kamala Harris could increase tensions with China over trade tariffs, Taiwan, technology and more.

China has increased military flights near Taiwan by 300%, U.S. general says

Gen. Kevin Schneider, a top US commander in the region, told NBC News that Chinese military flights have increased dramatically since Taiwan’s new president took office in May.

Politics - NBC News - November 8

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