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CYBEROct 21Taiwan security agency flags rise in Chinese disinformation ahead of local electionsTaiwan's security agency has noted an increase in Chinese disinformation efforts preceding local elections. This development highlights concerns about foreign interference in democratic processes.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
MILITARYOct 21Taiwan admits paying for retired US general to observe largest annual war gamesTaiwan’s defence ministry has confirmed for the first time that it has allocated funding for the US Indo-Pacific Command to send a retired general and other personnel to observe the island’s largest annual war games. The disclosure sheds rare official light on military exchanges that Taipei and Washington have traditionally kept out of public view, as security cooperation between the two sides deepens amid growing pressure from Beijing. According to a defence ministry report submitted to the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 20A Canadian west coast oil pipeline and coalitional oil security in a Taiwan contingencyCanadian oil imports can provide insurance and reliability for East Asian countries amid the instability of oil supply from the Middle East. The post A Canadian west coast oil pipeline and coalitional oil security in a Taiwan contingency appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
CONFLICTOct 20US Commission chair warns China Coast Guard patrols East of Taiwan are Highly Destabilising A US Commission chair has cautioned that China Coast Guard patrols operating east of Taiwan are creating significant instability. This highlights escalating geopolitical tensions in a critical maritime region.shanghainews.net · China
CYBEROct 20China using AI to sway Taiwan voters with targeted messages : sourcetaipeitimes.com · Taiwan
POLITICSOct 19Honduras targets Chinese shops and state builder as president sits on Taiwan pledgeHonduran migration officials have summoned or placed under review 41 Chinese nationals after inspecting shops in the capital and a hospital being built by a state-owned contractor from China in the south of the country. Teams from the National Migration Institute, working with police and intelligence officers, interviewed 86 Chinese citizens at 54 shops in Comayaguela, Tegucigalpa’s twin city and main commercial district, and told 25 of them to report for further document checks. Migration...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 19Taiwan coastguard wards off 16 mainland ships as Beijing turns up the pressureSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 19China sanctions Paraguay , Belize ministers over support for Taiwananinews.in · India
CONFLICTOct 18‘Hybrid warfare’: Taiwan drives away 16 Chinese shipsAl Jazeera [en]
MILITARYOct 18Taiwan in the crosshairs ? US Army unveils new strategy to counter Chinatimesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
CONFLICTOct 18Taiwan detects 2 PLA aircraft , 5 PLAN vessels operating near territoryTaiwan has detected two People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and five People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels operating near its territory. This indicates continued military activity and presence in a geopolitically sensitive area.singaporestar.com · Singapore
MILITARYOct 18Taiwan detects 2 PLA aircraft , 5 PLAN vessels operating near territorycambodiantimes.com · Cambodia
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
MILITARYOct 17How Taiwan’s new AI satellite system aims to speed up early warning against PLA movesTaiwan will acquire an AI-powered satellite imagery system capable of rapidly identifying People’s Liberation Army ships, aircraft and missile launchers, as it seeks to boost early-warning capabilities in the face of growing military pressure from Beijing. The NT$46.55 million (US$1.45 million) system will use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse satellite images covering 100 sq km (38.6 square miles) within minutes, potentially cutting the time and manpower needed to track changes in PLA...South China Morning Post
CYBEROct 16UAT-11985 Uses Fake Event Invites to Target Taiwan Research Affiliates With Google AitM PhishingThe Hacker News
POLITICSOct 15Taiwan president urges Micron, unions to resolve bonus disputeTaiwan's president has urged Micron and labor unions to resolve their bonus dispute. This indicates government attention to a significant industrial relations issue that could affect a major company and its workforce.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 15Earnings Snapshot: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing tops Q3 estimates, gives Q4 revenue guidance above estimatesTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing exceeded third-quarter earnings estimates and provided fourth-quarter revenue guidance that also surpassed expectations. This indicates strong financial performance for the major semiconductor company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 15Taiwan chip giant TSMC says net profit hit record in third quarterTaiwanese chip giant TSMC said on Thursday that net profit soared 68.7% to a record high in the third quarter, buoyed by massive global demand for AI hardware.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 15Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in charts: Advanced chips drive 79% of Q3 wafer revenueTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) reported that advanced chips accounted for 79% of its third-quarter wafer revenue. This highlights the company's reliance on and success in the advanced semiconductor market.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 15Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company declares NT$7.00 quarterly dividendTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced a quarterly dividend of NT$7.00 per share. This is a standard financial update for shareholders and investors.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 15Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company GAAP EPADR of $4.60 beats by $0.09, revenue of $46.72B beats by $1.02BTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced earnings per share and revenue that surpassed analyst expectations. This indicates strong financial performance for a major global technology supplier.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYOct 14How a new US Army unit could challenge the PLA’s area-denial strategy in a Taiwan conflictThe United States Army has launched a new task force aimed at countering Chinese efforts to block American and allied warships and aircraft in a potential conflict. The 4th Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) – established at Fort Carson, Colorado on October 8 – is the latest addition to a series of specialised formations developed for operations in the western Pacific. Those formations were earlier activated in Washington state, Germany and Hawaii. The new unit includes nearly 2,100 soldiers and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 14Beijing warns Taiwanese not to be ‘two-faced’ after Kevin Tsai attends DPP rallyBeijing has warned Taiwanese people against acting “two-faced” on the issue of “Taiwan independence” after television host Kevin Tsai Kang-yong attended a campaign rally for a Taipei mayoral candidate labelled a separatist by Beijing. The episode underscores the political risks facing Taiwanese entertainers working on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. “No individual or force may act as a ‘two-faced person’ – reaping the benefits of the mainland’s development while simultaneously colluding with...South China Morning Post
MILITARYOct 14Taiwan turns to US drone boats to track rising mainland Chinese sea activity near islandTaiwan’s coastguard is buying US-designed uncrewed surface vessels for its first dedicated drone-boat programme to strengthen its ability to detect and track the growing presence of mainland Chinese vessels operating around the island. Florida-based Maritime Tactical Systems (Martac) announced on Tuesday that the deal covered an undisclosed number of its Devil Ray T24 autonomous boats, with production planned for both the United States and Taiwan. Martac described the deal as “one of the most...South China Morning Post