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Taiwan Kicks Off Military Drills In Face Of China Threat

Taiwan began its annual military drills on Wednesday with troops joined by the largest-ever mobilisation of reservists for 10 days of training aimed at defending against a Chinese invasion.

International Business Times

China imposes export ban on companies tied to Taiwan’s military

China has imposed export controls on eight companies tied to Taiwan’s military as the self-ruled island began annual military exercises

The Independent UK

Nato chief warns Russia will help China invade Taiwan by distracting Europe

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Typhoon Danas threatens China with flash floods after killing two people in Taiwan

Danas is forecast to bring between 100mm and 250mm of rainfall across a 650km stretch from Fuzhou in Fujian province to Hangzhou in Zhejiang, triggering flash flood warnings

The Independent UK

Putin will attack Nato country to keep Europe distracted while Xi invades Taiwan, warns Rutte

Xi will tell Putin ‘I need you to to keep them busy in Europe by attacking Nato territory’, says Nato chief

The Independent UK

Chipmaking giant TSMC hit with class-action lawsuit in the U.S. for bias, racism, and unsafe conditions — over 30 plaintiffs have accused the company of illegal practices at Arizona fab

Over 30 current and former TSMC Arizona employees have joined a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of discriminating against American workers, enabling racist behavior, and maintaining unsafe conditions at its Fab 21 facility.

Tom’s Hardware

In Taiwan, migrants flee oppressive workplaces for life on the periphery

The island’s population of undocumented migrants has doubled since 2021 amid concerns about rigid broker system.

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US Tariffs To Kick In Aug 1 Barring Trade Deals: Treasury Secretary

US tariffs will kick in on August 1 if trading partners from Taiwan to the European Union do not strike deals with Washington, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday.

International Business Times

World War Three fears as NATO chief warns of joint Xi and Putin attack

Evening Standard

TSMC swats down claims it is delaying its Japan chipmaking plant to prioritize Arizona plants to avoid US tariffs — TSMC says US investments won't impact other regions

TSMC is reportedly slowing work on its second Japanese fab to accelerate buildout in Arizona in anticipation of possible U.S. tariffs on Taiwan-made chips, though the company maintains that its expanded American investments will not affect its projects in Japan and Germany.

Tom’s Hardware

After decades of service, Taiwan retires its last F-5 fighter jets

After decades in service, Taiwan’s Vietnam-era F-5 fighter jets are being retired as part of the island democracy’s transition to more advanced hardware

The Independent UK

Cramps, fatigue and hallucinations: paddling 200km in a Paleolithic canoe from Taiwan to Japan

The team battled a notoriously strong current and used the stars as their guide to reach an island in an unstable vessel made of Japanese cedar

The Guardian - AU

Former UK civil service chief calls Xi Jinping a ‘dictator’ over Taiwan threats

Comments from Simon Case come as UK defence review highlights Chinese military exercises around Taiwan as driver of global instability

The Guardian - UK

Watch mud volcano erupt beneath a crown of flames in Taiwan

The Wandan mud volcano has erupted in Taiwan, sending bubbling mud shooting into the air as locals ignite ejected gases with burning rags.

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Lithuania and the Philippines sign security pact to counter 'authoritarian axis' of China and Russia

The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei have been involved in prolonged territorial standoffs but confrontations between Chinese and Philippine coast guard and naval forces have spiked in recent years.

Tom’s Hardware

China could be the world's top semiconductor foundry hub by 2030 — despite US curbs, nation to hold 30% of global installed capacity, surpassing Taiwan

China is projected to become the biggest manufacturer of semiconductors by 2030, but how advanced will these chips be?

The Independent UK

Taiwan VP says won’t be intimidated after Czech officials claim Chinese diplomats planned car crash

Beijing denies wrongdoing by its diplomats and accuses Czech Republic of interfering in its internal affairs by allowing Hsiao Bi Khim’s visit

International Business Times

Taiwan VP Says Not Intimidated After Alleged China Plot

Taiwan's vice president said she would not be intimidated by Beijing after the government accused Chinese embassy staff of planning to ram her car during an official visit to Europe.

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The Guardian - UK

China ‘planned car collision’ during Taiwan vice-president’s visit to Prague

Czech intelligence revealed Chinese diplomats allegedly planned staged incident during Hsiao Bi-khim’s 2024 visit

The Guardian - US

US attacks on Iran redraw calculus of use of force for allies and rivals around globe

Perceived readiness of US to employ force instead of negotiations could have knock-on effects around the world

Tom’s Hardware

China vows to retaliate against Taiwan for blacklisting Huawei, SMIC from chip tech — "Such despicable acts are utterly contemptible" says China spokesperson

Taiwan's blacklisting of 601 Chinese firms, including Huawei and SMIC, over national security concerns have provoked fierce condemnation from Beijing, which threatened retaliatory measures.

International Business Times UK

After Iran, Is Taiwan Next? China Military, Russia Said To Combine Forces To Invade Asian Nation

NATO's Mark Rutte warns China and Russia could team up to invade Taiwan, escalating global tensions after Iran.

The Independent UK

Nato chief warns China-Russia ploy could divide Western forces

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Nato sounds alarm over ‘massive’ Chinese military buildup and potential for Taiwan invasion

Mark Rutte says China could use Russia to divide Nato’s attention and resources in Europe if it moves on Taiwan

Android Central

Vivo X200 FE is the new compact phone all set to take on OnePlus 13s

Vivo has launched the X200 FE in Taiwan, a compact smartphone that appears to be a global variant of the Vivo S30 Pro mini.

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