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Thursday, 8 June, 2023

Taiwan
US to link up with Taiwan and Japan drone fleets to share real-time data
Military co-ordination with Taipei is ‘taboo’ issue for China, analysts said
Tuesday, 6 June, 2023

Semiconductors
Chipmaker TSMC defends overseas expansion plans
Shareholders question strategy but chair says new foundries outside Taiwan can help it maintain global leadership
Sunday, 4 June, 2023

US-China relations
China rebukes west over military moves after close call in Taiwan Strait
Defence minister slams ‘navigational hegemony’ in warning that highlights growing risk of unintended conflict in Asia
Saturday, 3 June, 2023

War in Ukraine
Indonesia floats Ukraine peace plan, triggering sharp western criticism
Divergent responses to proposal illustrate deep divisions between west and Asia over the conflict
Saturday, 3 June, 2023

US-China relations
US defence chief warns China against risky behaviour in Indo-Pacific
Lloyd Austin calls for more engagement but Beijing blames Washington for breakdown in communication
Thursday, 1 June, 2023

The Big Read
How the US is deepening military alliances in China’s backyard
The Biden administration is stepping up security initiatives to boost deterrence and better prepare for potential conflict over Taiwan
Wednesday, 31 May, 2023

Artificial intelligence
iPhone maker Foxconn follows Nvidia with forecast for AI sales boost
Apple’s largest manufacturer says demand for servers needed to run ChatGPT-like services will double this year
Wednesday, 17 May, 2023

Taiwan
Taiwan opposition picks mayor with cautious China stance for presidential race
Hou Yu-ih chosen over Foxconn tycoon Terry Gou who was more open to negotiations with Beijing
Thursday, 11 May, 2023

Technology sector
Sharp writedown blasts hole in Foxconn profits
IPhonemaker threatens to use majority stake to force management changes at Japanese displaymaker
Tuesday, 2 May, 2023

Chinese business & finance
China’s ‘men in black’ step up scrutiny of foreign corporate sleuths
Raids on consultancies reveal mounting risks of performing due diligence
Friday, 28 April, 2023

Asia maritime tensions
Philippines and Taiwan disclose China maritime and drone incursions
Countries are increasingly assertive about detailing Beijing’s activities as tension mounts
Wednesday, 26 April, 2023

Asia maritime tensions
US and Philippines sink ship in South China Sea war games
Ferdinand Marcos Jr presides over joint drills that seek to counter China’s strategy of area denial
Monday, 24 April, 2023

News in-depthPhilippines
US war games touch nerve in Philippines as tensions flare with China
Remote islands could become front line in possible future conflict over Taiwan
Saturday, 22 April, 2023

Asia maritime tensions
China lashes out against US-Philippines alliance
Decision to grant access to four military bases near Taiwan infuriates Beijing
Thursday, 13 April, 2023

News in-depthTaiwan
China’s war games in Taiwan hone military strengths but reveal restraint
Beijing makes rare backtrack on no-fly zone after drills focused on improving invasion capabilities
Wednesday, 12 April, 2023

Taiwan
China backtracks over no-fly zone near Taiwan
Beijing reduces planned three-day closure that coincided with G7 summit in Japan to just 27 minutes
Wednesday, 12 April, 2023

US foreign policy
US and Philippines launch largest joint military exercise in decades
Washington and Manila seek to revitalise alliance to contend with increasingly assertive China
Monday, 10 April, 2023

Taiwan
China escalates military drills near Taiwan and Japan
PLA aircraft carrier carries out 120 flight sorties in retaliation for Tsai Ing-wen’s US visit
Sunday, 9 April, 2023

Taiwan
China holds second day of military drills around Taiwan after Tsai’s US trip
Beijing’s actions follow 10-day visit that included meeting with Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Friday, 7 April, 2023

News in-depthTaiwan
How Taiwan and the US managed the risk of Tsai’s meeting with McCarthy
Beijing’s muted military response shows political pragmatism but tensions remain, analysts warn
Wednesday, 5 April, 2023

Taiwan
Tsai warns democracy is ‘under threat’ after talks with US Speaker
Leader tells Kevin McCarthy the ‘urgency of keeping the beacon of freedom shining cannot be understated’
Wednesday, 5 April, 2023

The Big Read
Taiwan’s deepening political divide over the US and China
While the president is visiting the US, her predecessor has been in China as the country’s two main parties debate which superpower to side with
Tuesday, 4 April, 2023

Taiwan
Taiwan defends Tsai meeting with US House Speaker McCarthy
China threatens to retaliate over encounter it views as a ‘provocation’
Monday, 3 April, 2023

Taiwan
Taiwan clings to its rare diplomatic friends as China looms large
Beijing has threatened Tsai Ing-wen over US trip where she is expected to meet officials
Friday, 31 March, 2023

Chinese politics & policy
‘Dare to fight’: Xi unveils China’s new world order
The Chinese leader has inverted the ‘hide and bide’ doctrine in a bid to shape a global system around Beijing’s interests