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Japan expresses ‘regret’ after knife-wielding soldier breaks into Chinese embassy

Embassy break-in further strains troubled relations between Japan and China

The Independent UK

Need a new laptop? You might want to buy now, as Asus just warned that prices could soon jump by up to 30%

Don't hang around if you need a new PC, as the latest doom nugget regarding laptop price hikes is gloomier than ever.

TechRadar

Grab expands to Taiwan, its first non-Southeast Asian market, with $600 million Foodpanda deal

Grab CEO Anthony Tan calls Taiwan a “natural next step” as the superapp enters a high-growth, dense market.

Fortune

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Olympic champ boxer Lin Yu-ting cleared for return to competition after approval of sex eligibility

Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan has been cleared to return to competition at the Asian Boxing Championships following a review of her sex eligibility

The Independent UK

The Week Ahead (March 23-29): Boao Forum for Asia Opens, Denmark Holds Election

China EV 100 Forum meets in Beijing, verdict due for Taiwan politician Ko Wen-je in Core Pacific City case

Caixin Global

Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz

There appears to be some tension as President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answer questions from White House reporters about Japan’s support for the Iran war

The Independent UK

US waters down assessment of China’s threat to Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community says Chinese leaders do not currently plan to execute an invasion of Taiwan in 2027

The Independent UK

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On-song North Korea seal long-awaited World Cup return

A hat-trick from Hong Song-Ok in a dominant 4-0 defeat of Taiwan has ensured North Korea will return to the World Cup despite their early Asian Cup exit.

AAP

China to invade Taiwan? Beijing says 'US should stop hyping threat theory'

China on Thursday urged the United States to “stop hyping” the narrative of a China threat, after a US intelligence report said Beijing was unlikely to invade Taiwan next year.

The Times of India

Taiwan sounds alarm over unusual Chinese boat activity while world’s attention is on Iran war

Security analysts suggest mass gathering of fishing vessels in geometric formations may represent a test of Beijing’s ability to mobilise civilian fleets for strategic use. Shweta Sharma reports

The Independent UK

Delta flight en route to Taiwan diverted to Alaska after man made racial slurs to flight attendants, feds say

Altercation meant aircraft cabin was locked and pilots made emergency landing in Anchorage

The Independent UK

Global chip supply chain under threat as US-Iran conflict enters third week — Strait of Hormuz blockade is days away from crippling Taiwan's semiconductor industry

Taiwan imports almost all of its energy and requires large amounts of LNG to sustain its electrical grid. That grid is then used by local chipmakers — like TSMC who is responsible for making most of the world's high-end chips. Fabrication for these chips requires helium, which Taiwan also imports…

Tom’s Hardware

Trump could snub China over Strait of Hormuz, but Xi Jinping has the ultimate checkmate

Tensions are high — and oil is at the center.

We Got This Covered

After quieter weeks, Taiwan reports large-scale Chinese military aircraft presence near the island

Taiwan is seeing a surge of Chinese military planes near the island after a sharp drop in flights over the past two weeks had sparked discussions among observers

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AAP

Underdogs China back themselves to knock off Matildas

China will be big underdogs for their semi-final against Australia, but coach Ante Milicic thinks his players will thrive in the Optus Stadium cauldron.

AAP

China beat Taiwan to set up Matildas Asian Cup semi

China had a goal rubbed off and a penalty saved, but they still did enough to beat Taiwan and set up a blockbuster semi-final showdown with Australia.

The Independent UK

What to know about the falloff in China's military flights around Taiwan

China has sharply reduced its warplane flights near Taiwan and analysts aren't sure why

Euronews

More than 1,000 athletes compete in World Indoor Tug-of-War Championships in Taiwan

More than 1,000 athletes compete in the World Indoor Tug-of-War Championships at Taipei Arena, marking the first time Taiwan has hosted the international competition.

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MyLifeXP

Why Petrol Prices Haven’t Risen Despite $100 Oil

Fuel prices influence nearly every part of daily life. From daily commuting to the cost of groceries and transportation, even a small change at the petrol pump can affect the entire economy. Recently, global oil markets witnessed a dramatic shift as crude oil prices surged close to $100 per barrel,…

The Conversation

China’s new tariff-free regime for Africa: the potential upside and downside

China’s President Xi Jinping announced in February 2026 that from 1 May China would be granting zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries. (That is all of them bar Eswatini, which supports Taiwan.)

International Business Times UK

World War 3 Fears: Expert Issues Chilling Warning That World Is 'Inching Closer' to WW3

Noah Smith warns the world may be edging closer to World War III amid fallout from the Iran War and rising tensions between China and Taiwan, likening current risks to conditions seen in the 1930s. He notes advances in artificial intelligence and drones are changing how wars are fought, and suggests…

The Guardian - AU

Former Taiwan men’s coach kicked out of Women’s Asian Cup match for ‘political chants’

Former player and national coach Chen Kuei-jen was escorted out of stadium by police for referring to Taiwan instead of Chinese Taipei

AAP

Taiwan books quarter final clash after clinical win

Taiwan's 3-1 win over India in the final Group C Womens Asian Cup match has steered them to a quarter-final play-off against China.

Sports Illustrated

Taiwan Train Station Erupted in Joy As Chinese Taipei Upset Korea for the First Time in WBC

Chinese Taipei is still alive after defeating Korea 5–4 in extra innings.

The Guardian - AU

China’s foreign minister says Iran war ‘should never have happened’

Wang Yi cautioned against a return to the ‘law of the jungle’ but stopped short of criticising Trump directly

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