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The Taiwan Story by Kerry Brown — the case for stalemate
A compelling look at the small island caught between Chinese power and the vagaries of US politicsFinancial Times - 12h -
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Taiwan reports 'significant rise' in suspected Chinese espionage
Taiwanese charged with suspicion of spying on behalf of China rose by a third to 64 people last year, the island’s National Security Bureau said.NBC News - 2d -
China building new mobile piers that could help possible Taiwan invasion
Satellite images reveal barge-like vessels that could help transport tanks and artillery over coastal mudflatsFinancial Times - 2d -
'Feels like home' - Sabalenka starts title defence with win
Aryna Sabalenka opens her Australian Open title defence with a straight-set victory over American Sloane Stephens.BBC News - 3d -
Ronnie O’Sullivan abandons Masters snooker title defence on health grounds
Neil Robertson replaces 2024 winner at Alexandra Palace O’Sullivan had withdrawn from Championship League Reigning champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Masters snooker ...The Guardian - 5d -
World’s largest chip maker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, reports record sales
The key supplier of advanced chips for the world’s leading tech companies saw record revenue in the final quarter of 2023.MarketWatch - 5d -
Taiwan's Lock-Kneed Soldiers Kick Up a Fuss Over Tabooed Tradition
Goose-stepping has a bad rap in the West, thanks to Nazi Germany. In Taiwan, it’s a beloved tradition that army veterans are fighting to keep.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
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Taiwan demonstrates sea defenses against potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing
Taiwan has demonstrated its sea defenses against a potential Chinese attack as tensions rise with Beijing, part of a multitiered strategy to deter an invasion from the mainlandABC News - 6d -
China steps up defence of renminbi against Wall Street bets
Currency softens over weakness in world’s second-largest economy and fear of Trump tariffsFinancial Times - 6d -
Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable
The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
The maps that show how China’s military is squeezing Taiwan
China has increased its incursions into Taiwan’s airspace over the last year, part of strategic harassment that is taking a toll on the island’s resources. China’s military launched a record number ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Taiwan coast guard says investigation of damaged undersea cable stymied by weather
Taiwan’s coast guard has said that it suspects a ship damaged an undersea communications cable over the weekend, but that bad weather prevented its personnel from boarding the vessel to investigate.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Taiwan investigating Chinese vessel over damage to undersea cable
Shunxing 39 was briefly detained by coastguard on Friday on suspicion of dragging anchor over cable running to US. Taiwanese authorities are investigating a Chinese-owned vessel that is suspected ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Taiwan holds military drills as concerns rise over possible defense budget cut
Taiwan is beginning three days of military drills as concerns rise over potential cuts to the island's defense budgetABC News - Jan. 7 -
How Nato will hold European capitals to higher defence spending promises
Also in this newsletter: The countries breaking EU law by ignoring green deadlinesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Indian investors rush into highly valued defence stocks
Asset managers have launched specialist funds as push for domestic armaments sends share prices soaringFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Chinese Vessel Cuts Taiwan Internet Cable in Apparent Sabotage
The incident caused only minimal disruption of service but sent a message about the vulnerability of the island and its internet.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
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Taiwan asks South Korea for help over Chinese ship after subsea cable damaged
Shunxing39 cargo vessel is heading for Pusan after Taipei suggests anchor-dragging was ‘sabotage’Financial Times - Jan. 5 -
Lionesses approach Euro 2025 defence with more questions than answers
Wiegman’s England tread a very different road this year, with squad berths and even the side’s system up for debate. How do you prepare to scale Everest three years after reaching the summit? You ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Europe readies for scattergun defence-spend bonanza
Sickly economies and budgetary pressures likely to hit proposals and any increase will be thinly spreadFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
Taiwan says China is redoubling efforts to undermine democracy with disinformation
Taiwan's government says China is redoubling efforts to undermine confidence in the self-governing island's democracy with the spread of disinformation, especially onlineABC News - Jan. 3 -
China Adds to Sanctions of U.S. Defense Contractors Over Taiwan Arms Sales
Beijing sent a fresh warning to President-elect Donald Trump of the tools it can use to protect national interests.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
Taiwan president welcomes exchanges with China as Xi says no one can stop 'reunification'
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he welcomed exchanges with China, but wondered whether there was goodwill from Beijing given what he said was their blocking of simple things like tourism.NBC News - Jan. 1 -
Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threatsABC News - Jan. 1