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Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that the Moroccan Embassy in Tokyo has suspended the processing of certain visa applications, while stopping short of clarifying whether the measure specifically targets Taiwanese nationals. The issue was raised during a press briefing on Tuesday, following questions from local media......
Taiwan is preparing to deploy naval and coast guard vessels in a large-scale military exercise designed to simulate a maritime blockade by China, highlighting the island's growing emphasis on safeguarding critical supply routes during a potential regional crisis. The operation forms part of the annual Han Kuang military exercises, Taiwan's......
Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted a former employee of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) over allegations of stealing sensitive semiconductor trade secrets that could have been used in China. The case highlights growing concerns over the protection of advanced chip technology as competition intensifies between Taiwan, China......
Lai Ching-te has urged the people of Taiwan to unite in defense of the island’s democratic system, warning against growing pressure from Beijing and insisting that Taiwan must never become part of China. Speaking at the annual congress of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Taipei on Sunday, Lai said safeguarding democracy......
Taiwan has accused China of intensifying efforts to isolate the self-governed island internationally after Papua New Guinea announced it would close Taiwan's representative office in the country. Speaking in Taipei, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said Taiwan was facing an increasingly difficult diplomatic environment because of what she......
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, posted record revenue growth during the first half of 2026, supported by surging global demand for advanced semiconductors used in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure. The company reported strong......
The Philippines has rejected claims by Chinese scholars suggesting that its northernmost island province of Batanes belongs to China, describing the assertions as unfounded and warning that such statements could deepen existing regional tensions. Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro criticized the remarks on Thursday, calling them......
Taiwan has invited a delegation of foreign lawmakers aboard a Coast Guard patrol vessel near its frontline islands, signaling its determination to challenge Beijing's growing maritime presence and reinforce international support for its claims in surrounding waters. The patrol, conducted on Thursday near the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen Islands,......
A senior Taiwanese official has warned that China's steadily increasing military and maritime pressure could gradually alter the strategic balance in the Taiwan Strait, cautioning that the international community may not fully recognise the shift until it has already taken place. Speaking at a forum in Taipei, Kuan Bi-ling, head of Taiwan's......
Taiwan has defended its expanding defence and civil preparedness measures, insisting they are a response to mounting security threats rather than an attempt to provoke China. Speaking at a security forum in Taipei on Tuesday, Lin Fei-fan, deputy secretary-general of Taiwan's National Security Council, said the island's efforts to......
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn reported a stronger-than-expected surge in second-quarter revenue, driven by booming demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, while cautioning that geopolitical uncertainty could weigh on future business conditions. The company, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer,......
Taiwan has reinstated formal anti-communist patriotic education for military academy graduates after a 25-year hiatus, citing increasing military pressure and infiltration threats from China. The move, announced by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Sunday, comes as officials also reported a rise in Chinese naval activity around......
China has continued and intensified its coast guard operations in waters east of Taiwan, reinforcing a maritime presence that has drawn growing concern from Taipei and several European governments over its potential impact on regional stability and international navigation. According to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, a new task force led......
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