Taiwan tensions
Taiwan report sounds alarm over China hybrid warfare capabilities
Taipei warns it will counterattack if Chinese forces enter territorial waters or airspace
Taiwan
Politics
Japan's defense spending likely to exceed 1% of GDP
Defense ministry request for FY2023 budget to surpass $43bn
International relations
Arizona governor arrives in Taiwan to meet president, TSMC execs
Ducey's trip is the fourth by a U.S. delegation following Nancy Pelosi's visit
Startups
China's 'Great Firewall' pushes top Taiwan AI startups toward Japan
Internet restrictions hinder companies that mine social media posts
Media & Entertainment
Jimmy Lai-connected Apple Daily Taiwan to shut down
Would-be buyer says he will instead hire ex-staff for own new outlet
Technology
Taiwan's frequent blackouts expose vulnerability of tech economy
Dozens of power outages in two months reveal creaking infrastructure
Semiconductors
TSMC says 3-nm chip production to start soon amid supply chain woes
CEO says building plants is getting more expensive amid onshoring rush
Markets
Asia stocks tumble after U.S. signals prolonged monetary tightening
Nikkei index drops nearly 3% while yen weakens to one-month low
Indo-Pacific
China adds 5 advanced destroyers in naval buildup pressuring Taiwan
Dalian shipyard construction the latest sign of rapid expansion in sea capabilities
Opinion
ASEAN is bound to disappoint China on Taiwan
Given members' own territorial disputes with Beijing, bloc will walk fine line
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan raises defense budget 14.9% amid military reform debate
Record allocation comes as pressure grows to confront hard questions about security
China up close
Analysis: Xi ditched milder options in sending missiles toward Japan
Military had prepared last-minute alternatives that avoided controversy
International relations
China warns of 'forceful measures' if Canada interferes in Taiwan
Canadian lawmakers plan trade visit to Taipei in October
Ukraine war
Japan, South Korea, Taiwan buy $5.5bn of Russian fuel: think tank
East Asian powerhouses keep importing even as others shun Russian oil and gas
Politics
Taiwan touts 'democracy chips' in meeting with Indiana governor
MediaTek-Purdue partnership cited in 3rd recent trip to Taipei by U.S. officials
Politics
Singapore declines to follow Taiwan, Thailand on LGBT+ rights
Move to lift ban on gay sex comes with vow to enshrine male-female marriage
Taiwan tensions
Leading U.S. lawmaker calls for expanded joint exercises with Japan
Meeks says Congress will support whoever wins Taiwan's next presidential election
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Comment
Japan ill-prepared for Taiwan emergency
Country must beef up decision-making and cooperation with allies, private sector
Opinion
India has a stake in Taiwan's defense
Chinese territorial claims in Himalayas are much bigger than the island
Indo-Pacific
After backing Pelosi, U.S. carrier Ronald Reagan returns to Japan
7th Fleet commander says China's aggressions need to be contested
Opinion
Europe is cheering for Taiwan but its hands are full with Ukraine
Despite economic ties, bloc would impose sanctions on China if war erupts
Taiwan tensions
Clock ticks for Taiwan to reform military: U.S. expert
Taiwanese forces 'extremely vulnerable' to China attack, ex-NSC official warns
Taiwan tensions
Pelosi's visit risks acceleration of China plan to seize Taiwan
Proximity of drills to island marks alarming change in Beijing's military strategy
Opinion
Fallout from Pelosi's Taiwan visit has only just begun
Xi Jinping is likely to set new redlines that U.S. will be tempted to test