In recent months, Ukrainian drones have successfully struck dozens of sites deep inside Russia, targeting the oil industry, weapons plants, and logistics hubs. But while Ukraine has developed a world-leading military technology to defend itself from a much larger aggressor, drones will not be enough…
BEIJING, July 9 (Reuters) - Typhoon Bavi churned southeast of Taiwan in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, its winds easing overnight to just shy of 200 kph (124 mph), as authorities urged residents to stock up on supplies and brace for what could be the most powerful typhoon since 2024.
The Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau probe corroborates ICIJ and Citizen Lab’s findings that attacks against journalists were part of a coordinated espionage campaign sponsored by Beijing.
Mr. Guo's comments came after nine United States lawmakers voiced stern opposition to the law, pledging in a statement to keep speaking out against Beijing's bid to "legitimise its transnational repression"
With Patriot interceptors in short supply, President Trump’s statement that he would allow Ukraine to build them is a boon to Kyiv as it fights off Russian missile attacks. But it is just the start.
Em Taiwan, ilha que fabrica os chips e semicondutores mais avançados do mundo, uma empresa desenvolve uma estrutura mecânica vestível que ajuda pessoas debilitadas a se movimentar. Outra faz um escaneamento digital minucioso dos pés para produzir solados personalizados. E uma companhia propõe transf…
When a mainland Chinese research vessel spent three days last month conducting an oceanographic survey in the Philippine Sea east of Taiwan, state media portrayed the mission as another example of Beijing’s expanding civilian maritime governance.
However, experts highlighted the dual-use nature of o…
Japan's SBI Crypto shuts down 12th largest Bitcoin mining pool in the world, Russia gears up to launch digital ruble despite EU sanctions, and more: Asia Express.
During a recent conference on the People’s Liberation Army, I heard the same question posed to attendees and paper writers: “How would China react to U.S. force posture change X, Y, or Z?” or “How would the Chinese military respond to U.S. strikes in certain locations?” Having participated in dozens…
Celebrated neurobiologist Chih-Ying Su, who specialises in research on the sense of smell using fruit flies and mosquitoes, has left her position as faculty vice-chair at the University of California San Diego to join the Shenzhen Academy of Medical Sciences (SMART).
The Taiwan-born American scholar…
Beijing on Saturday rotated a new coastguard task force into waters east of Taiwan.
The second such deployment in about a month came days after China’s top diplomat urged Washington to exercise “utmost prudence” on the self-governed island.
The move also comes close on the heels of high-level talks …
Every new generation of microchips uses more energy, water, and toxic chemicals than the last – with Taiwan and South Korea bearing over 90 percent of the burden.
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi warned the US to approach Taiwan affairs with “utmost caution” in a call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling for Washington to expand cooperation and manage risks with Beijing.
According to Chinese state news agency Xinhua, the two top diplomats held a “posi…
"The difference between us is not in how we understand the threat, but in our priorities: for us, Iran is an existential threat; for the United States, it is a chronic regional challenge."
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As the summit betw…
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Taiwan Passes Crucial Crypto Law With Licensing Rules, Stablecoin Framework
Taiwan passed its first comprehensive crypto law, creating a licensing regime for virtual asset firms, establishing stablecoin rules, and imposing penalties of up to seven years in prison for unlicensed ope…
Taiwan’s legislative branch has passed the nation’s first crypto and stablecoin rules, which aim to integrate the country with the global crypto market.
The amphibious invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, remains the largest and most complex amphibious operation in history. On the first day alone, Allied forces landed eight divisions, including five amphibious assault and three airborne, totaling roughly 160,000 personnel. That force more than doub…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that a Chinese blockade of Taiwan might constitute a threat to Japan's survival. It was not a war pledge. But a Japanese commitment regarding Taiwan should be welcomed by Washington.
A simulation of a blockade of the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea and the recent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz underscored that diversifying energy supply routes, maritime logistics, and data systems is no longer optional for Korea—it is a strategic necessity.
A newly discovered cyber attack campaign has been observed delivering a previously undocumented malware family called SharkLoader that acts as a loader for deploying Cobalt Strike Beacon on compromised hosts.
Kaspersky, which is tracking the activity under the moniker StrikeShark, said the campaign…
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Hong Kong has ranked as the second-most globally competitive economy – its best performance in seven years – climbing one spot from last year to place behind Singapore.
The ranking, released by the Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD) on Thursday, placed the cit…
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Taiwanese value showing goodwill to the mainland more than deepening cooperation with the United States, according to a survey conducted soon after US President Donald Trump visited Beijing last month.
The survey, published by the government-funded Institute for National Defence and Security Researc…
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US President Donald Trump is not expected to have a phone call with Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te any time soon, despite saying earlier that he would be open to speaking with the person “running” the island.
Two people familiar with the matter said there had been no movement towards arranging such a…
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President Lai Ching-te made the hopeful remarks after Mr. Trump suggested that he could use a proposed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan as leverage with Beijing.
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The two-week US trip by Taiwan’s main opposition leader offered Washington a different take on cross-Strait relations, although whether it will change anything remains in question, some experts said.
Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun landed back in Taipei early on Tuesday, concluding a five-s…
FishMonger, a China-nexus threat group, has deployed an undocumented version of the Linux backdoor against government targets in Honduras, Taiwan, Thailand, and Pakistan.
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Taiwanese lawmakers have been at loggerheads over how much to spend on improving defence capabilities against a potential attack by China, which claims the island is part of its territory and has threatened to seize it forcibly.
Lawmakers from the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) launched impeachment proceedings after President Lai Ching-te and his premier refused to sign off on a revenue-sharing bill passed by Parliament.
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The HIMARS was the centerpiece of the drill and after receiving a firing order, the vehicles maneuvered into position and launched their rockets with bright flashes within three minutes, demonstrating their mobility
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Taiwan’s new website for mainland Chinese to securely report intelligence-related information has sparked debate over whether it is workable.
The self-governed island’s National Security Bureau (NSB) on Sunday said it had established a “contact window” to collect political, military, economic and so…
Concerns over the West Asia war straining U.S. weapons stockpiles deepened last month after Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Hung Cao cited the conflict as a reason for pausing arms sales to Taiwan
Recent survey data suggest that many Taiwanese fear that Taiwan’s interests could be overlooked or sacrificed as Washington and Beijing seek to stabilize their relationship.
The strategic goal for most countries is energy systems that are affordable and cannot be blocked or held hostage. For Taiwan, the stakes are particularly high.
