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US nuclear expansion unlikely to deter China: Study
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A recent unclassified war game conducted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has revealed that increasing US nuclear capabilities would not deter China from employing atomic weapons in a conflict over Taiwan, Taipei
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Taiwan Court upholds 8-month prison sentence for Chinese speedboat intrude
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The suspect, piloted a speedboat from China's province of Fujian to arrive at a ferry pier in Tamsui, New Taipei, 12 hours later, on June 9.
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China attracts Taiwanese students on university campuses: Report
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
China has focused its "united front" activities on attracting young Taiwanese to visit China, using key phrases and words that appeal to younger people, such as "influencer," "movie" and "traveling," said an official familiar with "united front" efforts, who asked to remain anonymous, as per
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TSMC touts multifunctional robots for Taiwan's future growth
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
TSMC Chairman C C Wei has suggested that multifunctional service robots could be a key growth area for Taiwan, leveraging its strengths in chip manufacturing and software design. Wei's comments at the National Science and Technology Conference in Taipei highlighted Taiwan's potential to lead
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China's unannounced military drills signal evolving strategy, potential sh
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) latest military exercises near Taiwan have introduced an unannounced and unpredictable approach, deviating from past practices of tying drills to specific provocations. Experts suggest this could signal a strategy of normalisation, psychological p
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China's bond market signals economic pessimism
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
China's bond market continues to reflect deep pessimism about the country's economic recovery, with analysts highlighting record-low yields and a disconnect from the equities market's more optimistic outlook. Investors are betting on slow growth and low inflation, while concerns about the ec
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India, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia qualify for Women's Junior World Cup
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
India, China, Japan and Korea finished on the top-2 spots of their respective pools, therefore qualifying not only for the semi-finals of the tournament but also securing their ticket to the World Cup. As the last spot for the World Cup was to go to the team finishing 5th, the 5-8 place clas
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French survey shows overwhelming support for Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
An annual French survey reveals strong public support for Taiwan's right to determine its future, rejecting China's claims over the island. Conducted by the Descartes Foundation and the Institute of Advanced Studies in National Defence, the study found that 79.5 per cent of respondents belie
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Taiwan must invest in asymmetric warfare, US expert says
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The report, which was published by the Cato Institute said that Taiwan should maintain its existing conventional forces to combat low-intensity conflicts while acquiring more asymmetric warfare capabilities to counter potential aggression from China, as per Taipei Times.
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US House approves bill authorising Taiwan defence funding
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The US House of Representatives has approved the National defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), which includes provisions to allocate USD 300 million for military assistance to Taiwan. This funding aims to strengthen Taiwan's self-defence capabilities, supporting initiatives in key areas like cy
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TSMC's overseas expansion drives record number of Taiwanese workers in US
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) overseas expansion has driven a significant rise in Taiwanese workers abroad, with a record 128,000 employed in the US in 2023. This surge follows TSMC's plans to increase its global production capacity, including new fabs in the US and Jap
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International badminton match between two Taiwanese pairs at BWF World Tou
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
During a men's doubles match at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, a pro-China spectator disrupted the game by shouting that Taiwan is a part of China. This led to competing chants between Chinese and Taiwanese fans, but Taiwanese athletes Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin maintained c
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