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WORLD3d agoFor its autocratic African ally, Taiwan bites its tongue and opens its walletEswatini probably does not register on most people’s mental maps. Its relatively recent name might sound unfamiliar as many people still know it as Swaziland. That it demands attention from pundits like yours truly has much to do with it being the only African country that still formally recognises Taiwan. It is also the continent’s only absolute monarchy. The two facts are closely connected. Recognising Taipei makes little sense when every one of eSwatini’s neighbours recognises Beijing, but it...South China Morning Post
WORLD4d agoTaiwan’s tea growers rethink farming as climate pressures intensifyAlishan, a mountain region in central Taiwan, is famous for producing the prized high-mountain tea, but its tea production has declined in recent years.eco_business · singapore
WORLDOct 23Honduras squeezes Chinese firms; Super Typhoon Champi nears Taiwan: SCMP’s 7 highlightsWe have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Honduras targets Chinese shops, state builder as president sits on Taiwan pledge Honduran migration officials have summoned or placed under review 41 Chinese nationals after inspecting shops in the capital and a hospital being built...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 18‘Outrageous’: Taiwan Mandopop band member allegedly assaulted by South Korean diver underwaterPalau authorities are investigating an alleged underwater attack by a South Korean divemaster on Taiwanese musician Devon Song and his Bangladeshi divemaster. Song, a member of the music group Nan Quan Mama, posted on social media that he and his divemaster, Sobuj Patwary, were attacked by a South Korean divemaster known as “Romeo”. Song said they were diving at Siaes Corner, a popular site west of Koror, when Romeo suddenly charged at them from below, about 25 metres underwater. Romeo allegedly...South China Morning Post
WORLDBREAKINGOct 5FBI arrests a woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader's family for ChinaNPR News
WORLDOct 5FBI arrests ‘Chinese foreign agent’ for spying on Taiwan president’s sonA California woman allegedly sent photos and videos of President Lai's son and his family to Chinese officials.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 2Asian Games 2026: Taiwan’s gender-row boxer Lin Yu-ting wins gold medalLin bags her second Asian Games gold medal, three years on from her success in Hangzhou in the 57kg class.Al Jazeera [en]