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China sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan sales

China has imposed trade and investment sanctions on U.S. military contractors Lockheed Martin and Raytheon for supplying weapons to Taiwan, stepping up efforts to isolate the island democracy claimed by the ruling Communist Party as part of its territory

The Independent UK

China's balloons give Japan and Taiwan a reason to share intelligence, says lawmaker

The flight of suspected Chinese surveillance balloons has shown that Japan and Taiwan need to share "critical" intelligence about potential common aerial threats, a senior defence policymaker for Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party said.

Reuters

Paraguay leader praises Taiwan as 'lighthouse of democracy'

The outgoing president of Paraguay, whose country is one of Taiwan’s few remaining diplomatic allies, has spoken of his admiration for the island democracy while on a state visit to Taipei

The Independent UK

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How Ukraine war has shaped US planning for a China conflict

As the war rages on in Ukraine, the United States is doing more than supporting an ally

The Independent UK

Destiny unites us, Paraguay leader says as Taiwan ties hang in balance

Paraguay and Taiwan are united by destiny, Paraguayan President Mario Abdo said on Thursday during a visit to the island ahead of an election in April that could see the Latin American country ditch Taipei for Beijing.

Reuters

U.S. says all countries should warn China against Taiwan conflict

The United States hopes China will not use any visits by U.S. lawmakers to Taiwan as an excuse for military action, a senior U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday, adding that all countries should warn Beijing against conflict over the island.

Reuters

On a sleepy tourist island in Japan's remote south-west, locals fear a dark period of history is repeating

After decades of peace, Japan is now confronting the possibility of a war with China. Some along a string of islands in the nation's southwest fear they're in the firing line.

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Chip Stocks for 2023: 2 to Buy and 2 to Avoid

Despite difficulties brought on by various macroeconomic factors, the chip industry is poised to grow significantly in the upcoming years, thanks to sustained demand with increasing applications of chips. Hence, quality chip stocks Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) and Broadcom (AVGO) could be solid buys this year. However, it could be wise…

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1 Semiconductor Stock That Will Be a Big Winner in 2023

Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) have gained more than 10% over the past month after the Taiwanese government passed a new law that gives a major tax break to local chipmakers. Moreover, the company is poised for massive growth, driven by its portfolio of innovative process technologies and…

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Washington’s China Hawks Take Flight

The story of how decades of U.S. engagement with China gave way to estrangement.

Foreign Policy

UK rehearsing economic fallout scenarios if China invades Taiwan

Exclusive: Whitehall officials planning strategy to tackle disruption to global supply chains in the aftermath of an attack

The Guardian - UK

Floating trade views amid balloon snafu

Geopolitical tensions are expected to ratchet up after American jets downed four flying objects in the past 10 days, including a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast on Feb 4.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan threatens to shoot down any Chinese balloons

Taiwan's Defense Ministry says it will shoot down any suspected Chinese military object coming close to its shores but has yet to find balloons of the kind that have been brought down over and around American air space

The Independent UK

Albanese, Wong and Marles have not shown foreign policy know-how yet

Many had hoped that the change of government would usher in a shift to a more imaginative and less subservient foreign policy.

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Reuters

Taiwan to reopen borders to Hong Kong, Macau residents next week

Taiwan will allow the entry of Hong Kong and Macau residents as part of a further easing of its COVID-19 prevention measures, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said on Tuesday, but stopped short of scrapping curbs on visitors from the mainland.

The News Lens

Taiwan’s Military Conscription in 2024

Taiwan needs to overhaul its current training methods in accordance with the Overall Defense Concept to make the most out of the reform taking place in 2024.

Reuters

Taiwan says it has spotted no Chinese surveillance balloons

Taiwan has not spotted any surveillance balloons from China in its vicinity, the island's defence ministry said on Tuesday, as a dispute between China and the United States over spy balloons triggers worries about rising military tensions.

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3 Semiconductor Stocks to Invest in Right Now and 1 to Sell

Despite the major turbulence in the semiconductor industry, global sales reached the highest-ever annual total last year. Given the solid prospects of the industry, fundamentally strong semiconductor stocks Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), Broadcom (AVGO), and United Microelectronics (UMC) might be worth buying. However, fundamentally weak NVIDIA (NVDA) might be best avoided.…

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The Guardian - UK

Chinese foreign ministry says US also flies balloons over China

Spokesperson says US overreacting and claims it has made at least 10 airspace incursions since start of 2022

Radio France Internationale

South Africa risks US ire by staging naval exercises with China and Russia

In a controversial move that has strained its relationships with the EU and the US, South Africa will host naval exercises off its eastern coast with Chinese and Russian ships. The exercises coincide with the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The News Lens

Taiwan Makes History With Universal Cash Payment Plan

Taiwan is giving citizens and permanent residents a one-off cash payment of NT$6,000, a step towards ensuring that the benefits of economic growth are shared by all.

Bangkok Post

China 'considers tripling nuclear warheads'

BEIJING: China is considering tripling its stockpile of nuclear warheads to 900 by 2035, as tensions with the United States are expected to escalate further over Taiwan, sources close to the matter said on Saturday.

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3 Cream-of-the-Crop Stocks to Buy Today

With Russia’s plans to cut crude oil production threatening to tip an interest-rate-paranoid market into a fresh bout of volatility and sell-off, shares of fundamentally strong and profitable businesses, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM), Walmart (WMT), and Pfizer (PFE), seem to be good investments now. Continue reading….

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Edinburgh council leader accused of 'jetting off' on Taiwan trip during cost of living crisis

The trip, which will be paid for by the Taiwanese government, has been criticised during the "worst cost of living crisis that we've experienced in a generation" but the council leader said he was "keen to develop a friendship with Taiwan".

Reuters

Let's work to keep peace, China tells visiting Taiwan KMT official

A top Chinese official told a senior Taiwan opposition figure on Friday that both China's Communist Party and Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) should oppose Taiwan independence and interference by external forces.

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