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Friday, 15 September, 2023

Taiwan
Taiwan opposition candidate to push US for clarity on defence commitments
KMT’s Hou Yu-ih calls for ‘dialogue and exchanges’ with China to reduce tensions across Strait
Wednesday, 13 September, 2023

News in-depthChinese military
China’s newest aircraft carrier prepares to take to the seas
Beijing aims to challenge US air superiority in the Pacific but the Fujian still trails rival’s nuclear-powered warships
Tuesday, 12 September, 2023

Chinese military
China’s navy starts largest-ever exercises in Pacific Ocean
Manoeuvres involving aircraft carrier Shandong follow series of US-led military drills in region
Sunday, 3 September, 2023

Taiwan
Billionaire founder of Foxconn leaves board to pursue Taiwan presidential bid
Terry Gou still largest shareholder of world’s biggest iPhone maker
Friday, 1 September, 2023

Taiwan
iPhone billionaire shakes up Taiwan’s presidential election
Foxconn founder Terry Gou wants more conciliatory policy on China but his election bid could aid ruling party
Thursday, 31 August, 2023

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Another coup in Africa
US commerce secretary hails new approach to handling China business frictions
Monday, 28 August, 2023

Taiwan
Apple supplier Foxconn’s founder launches bid for Taiwan presidency
Crucial election thrown into uncertainty as businessman seeks to forge opposition alliance
Thursday, 24 August, 2023

Taiwan
US agrees to sell military aircraft tracking system to Taiwan
Planned deal would help Taipei resist ongoing ‘grey zone’ pressure from China
Wednesday, 23 August, 2023

News in-depthTechnology sector
Supply chain shortages delay tech sector’s AI bonanza
Server production hampered by tight stocks of Nvidia processors and other components
Saturday, 19 August, 2023

Taiwan
China launches military drills around Taiwan after vice-president’s US stopover
Transit stops by Lai Ching-te in New York and San Francisco on a trip to Paraguay were more muted than Tsai’s April visit
Thursday, 17 August, 2023

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China’s high hopes for AI and Vietnam’s new net clampdown Premium content
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Monday, 14 August, 2023

News in-depthFoxconn Technology Group
iPhone maker Foxconn’s cautious pivot to India shows limits of ‘China plus one’
Apple supplier still relies on Chinese plants for 75% of global operations
Tuesday, 8 August, 2023

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd
TSMC to build €10bn chip plant in Germany
Chipmaker is latest tech group to make use of Berlin’s subsidies as it seeks to diversify globally
Sunday, 6 August, 2023

Asia maritime tensions
Philippines and US accuse China of illegally targeting supply ships
Further escalation of Beijing’s pressure campaign in the contested South China Sea
Monday, 31 July, 2023

Chinese military
China ousts top generals from nuclear Rocket Force
Purge comes amid wider crackdown on People’s Liberation Army to ensure loyalty
Monday, 31 July, 2023

Drones
China widens controls on drone exports
Restrictions on unmanned aerial vehicles and components could hit both sides in Ukraine war
Monday, 31 July, 2023

News in-depthChinese corruption
‘Absolute loyalty’: Xi turns anti-corruption focus to China’s military
Senior officers in nuclear weapons division under scrutiny as president strengthens party’s control over armed forces
Wednesday, 26 July, 2023

Taiwan
Taiwan’s military practises repelling Chinese attack on airport
Annual Han Kuang drills seek to simulate realistic scenarios to prepare for possible invasion by Beijing
Monday, 24 July, 2023

The Big Read
How China’s military is slowly squeezing Taiwan
For all the focus on a potential invasion, some in Taipei fear a Chinese pressure campaign that gradually changes the status quo
Thursday, 20 July, 2023

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd
TSMC warns over deepening slump in chipmaking sector
World’s largest contract semiconductor manufacturer expects 2023 revenue to drop by 10%
Wednesday, 19 July, 2023

US-China relations
Washington presses Taiwan presidential frontrunner on White House comments
Lai’s remarks at odds with longstanding policy about official visits to the US
Tuesday, 18 July, 2023

Asia maritime tensions
China and Russia step up military co-operation on Japan’s doorstep
Analysts warn Beijing and Moscow are starting to use their close partnership to project power against other countries
Monday, 17 July, 2023

Taiwan
Taiwan election candidate risks China’s anger with planned US trip
Washington and Taipei want to avoid further shows of force from Chinese military
Tuesday, 11 July, 2023

Taiwan
Taiwan plans massive safety drill to practise for possible China attack
Exercise to take place in districts that are home to 3mn people as Taipei strengthens civil defence preparations
Friday, 7 July, 2023

Taiwan
Taiwan disputes China’s claim of ability to sink US Navy aircraft carrier group
Defence think-tank challenges ‘credibility’ of findings in rebuttal of Beijing’s psychological warfare campaign