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POLITICS5d agoKurt Campbell on US deterrence, the Quad, Aukus and Taiwan after Xi-Trump summitKurt Campbell is a veteran US diplomat and strategist who has played a leading role in shaping Washington’s approach to China and the Indo-Pacific for more than a decade. He served as the White House coordinator for Indo-Pacific affairs from 2021 to 2024 and as US deputy secretary of state from 2024 to 2025. Previously, he served as assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs from 2009 to 2013 and was a key architect of the Obama administration’s “pivot to Asia”. Often...South China Morning Post
MILITARY6d agoHow Taiwan’s military manpower shortage is undermining its ability to fightSouth China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoTaiwan fears for US support as Trump and Xi prepare for fresh talksTaipei awaits approval of a $14bn arms package as uncertainty over Washington’s commitment to the island growsIrish Times World
BUSINESS6d agoTaiwan eases IFRS sustainability disclosure rules, cutting mandatory scopeTaiwan has relaxed its IFRS sustainability disclosure rules for listed and OTC companies, shrinking the number of firms required to fully comply from an originally planned 1,970 to 560. Environment Minister Peng Chi-ming said more than 70%, or about 1,410 companies, will switch to voluntary disclosure instead.digitimes · china
POLITICS6d agoTaiwan defends peace and freedom as Beijing condemns Lai's speechPresident Lai Ching-te says Taiwan wants peace but will not give up its freedom and calls for respect for its people's right to exist, as Beijing condemns his National Day speech.nationthailand · thailand
POLITICSOct 10Taiwanese leader welcomes talks between Washington and Beijing ‘to reduce risk of war’Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te has welcomed talks between Washington and Beijing aimed at reducing the risk of conflict. Lai’s annual Double Tenth address, marking the anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of China, Taiwan’s official name, also called for democracies to work together to safeguard regional peace and for the Taiwanese people’s right to exist to be respected. He also warned that mainland China was trying to put pressure on the island to change the status quo, but...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 10Taiwan to boost military spending to 'deter war' with ChinaDW News [en]
POLITICSOct 10Taiwan cherishes peace but will not give up freedom, president saysTaiwan cherishes peace but will not give up its freedom, and there must be respect for the right of Taiwan's people to exist, President Lai ‌Ching-te said on…Japan Today
CONFLICTOct 10US says Chinese actions off Taiwan are deeply destabilising asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSOct 10Taiwan Lai calls on Indo - Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speechwboc.com · United States
MILITARYOct 10Taiwan president says defence spending boost aims to ‘deter war’Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 10Will Taiwan issue derail Washington and Beijing’s latest reset? Analysts are scepticalRecent interactions involving the US and Taiwan are not expected to derail the current momentum in relations between Washington and mainland China, according to diplomatic analysts. Beijing was taking a pragmatic approach to navigating the complexities of the Taiwan issue, they said, but the fate of a US$14 billion arms package for the island remained a key concern. During President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to the United States, Xi urged his hosts to “adhere to the correct position of opposing...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 9Taiwan Semiconductor's strong Q3 sales a positive sign for Q4, Wedbush saysTaiwan Semiconductor's strong sales performance in Q3 is seen as a positive indicator for its Q4 outlook by Wedbush. This suggests continued growth and demand in the semiconductor industry, which is crucial for the global technology supply chain.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 9Is China seeking to restrict Taiwan's cultural presence?From coffee competitions to literature awards, Beijing appears to be working to limit Taiwan's international cultural and political impact.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 9Police raid on Taiwan gay bar awakens memories of state oppressionMayor’s apology did little to cushion the shock that such an action could take place in Taiwan, the most liberal jurisdiction in Asia for LGBTQ+ rightsIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 9U.S. East Asian envoy says investors are overpricing Taiwan risk, calls Xi a 'very rational actor'Investors are overestimating the risk of conflict across the Taiwan Strait, a U.S. diplomat says, playing up deterrence to keep Beijing from taking the island.CNBC
POLITICSOct 8A Raid on a Gay Bar Risks Taiwan’s LGBTQ-Friendly ReputationAn attorney says authorities overstepped legal bounds, and activists warn of discrimination ahead of Asia's largest Pride event.The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 8Washington’s transactional Taiwan policy puts Indo-Pacific at risk, ex-US officials warnSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 8Taiwan becomes largest market in MSCI emerging-markets indexTaiwan has become the largest market within the MSCI emerging-markets index. This signifies a notable shift in global financial market composition.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYOct 8How expanded Japan-US military exercises could complicate PLA planning over TaiwanJapan and the United States will rehearse moving anti-ship missiles, air defences and communications networks onto islands near Taiwan this month in an expanded military exercise that analysts say could complicate Beijing’s planning for a Taiwan or East China Sea conflict. Keen Sword 27, which runs from October 19 to 29, will involve about 45,000 Japanese personnel, 6,100 vehicles, 40 ships and 260 aircraft, up from about 33,000 personnel, 30 ships and 250 aircraft in 2024. About 12,000 US...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 8Taiwanese President promises to US legislators to strengthen the island's self-defenseThe Taiwanese leader reiterates his commitment to strengthening defense and cooperation with the U.S., amidst tensions with China and doubts about American support. He seeks to advance military and economic collaboration, while American congressmen highlight shared values and resilience.Clarín
POLITICSOct 8US judge blocks release of alleged Beijing agent accused of filming Taiwan leader’s sonA federal judge on Wednesday ordered Wanying “Heather” Zhang be held in custody, after her lawyers – who had fought to keep her out of jail – said she “looks forward to establishing” her innocence at trial. They argued that the US government’s case centred on a single day of alleged surveillance in Seattle and was not evidence that she posed a flight risk. US Magistrate Judge Steve Kim sided with prosecutors, who told him that Zhang’s parents and siblings lived in China and that her brother had...South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 7Recent Taiwan simulation highlights US cyberdefense gaps against China, experts warnDefense One
POLITICSOct 7The Quiet, Careful Growth of Philippine-Taiwan TiesManila is exploiting the space between its One China policy and functional cooperation with Taipei.The Diplomat