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China pressures EU nations to bar Taiwanese officials

China has intensified diplomatic efforts to isolate Taiwan on the international stage, urging European governments to deny entry to high-ranking Taiwanese officials. Between November and December 2025, Chinese diplomats delivered formal notes and made direct appeals at European embassies in Beijing and in European capitals. These communications......

Taiwan says it has reached a “General Consensus” with Washington on trade deal

Taiwan announced on Tuesday that it has reached a “general consensus” with the United States toward the conclusion of a long-awaited trade agreement, following months of negotiations triggered by Washington’s tariff offensive launched in early 2025. According to Taiwan’s Office of Trade Negotiations, both sides agree......

Taiwan enters super-aged society as elderly population surpasses 20 percent

Taiwan has officially reached the status of a super-aged society, as people aged 65 and above now account for more than one-fifth of the island’s population. Recent demographic data indicate that this age group represents slightly over 20 percent of the total population by the end of 2025. The island’s population was estimated......

China halts Nvidia H200 orders pending import conditions

Beijing has instructed Chinese tech firms to pause orders for Nvidia's advanced H200 AI chips while regulators finalize import requirements, according to multiple reports this week. The directive coincides with deliberations over mandating purchases of domestic chips alongside each H200 order. This suspension follows President Donald......

Japanese stocks drop amid China's export curbs on dual-use goods

Japanese stock markets tumbled Wednesday as investors grappled with the economic fallout from China's fresh export restrictions on dual-use goods, raising alarms over potential disruptions to vital supply chains in the automotive and electronics sectors. The Nikkei 225 index fell 1.06 percent to 51,961.98, pulling back sharply from the......

Taiwan grounds its F-16 fleet after pilot goes missing

Taiwan has temporarily grounded its fleet of F-16 fighter jets to carry out safety inspections following the disappearance of a pilot whose aircraft is believed to have crashed into the sea, defense authorities said on Thursday. According to the Taiwanese Air Force, the incident occurred during a routine training mission off the eastern coast......

Taiwan dismisses Venezuela operation as model for China

Taiwanese officials and security analysts firmly reject suggestions that the recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela serves as either a deterrent to Chinese aggression or a blueprint Beijing might adopt against the island. Viral discussions on Chinese social media platforms, including Weibo, have drawn over 440 million views by likening......

China wraps major military drills around Taiwan after US arms sale

China completed large-scale military exercises around Taiwan on December 30, deploying warships, fighter jets, and missiles in what Beijing dubbed "Justice Mission 2025." The maneuvers marked the latest escalation in strait tensions following a record $11.1 billion U.S. arms sale to the island. Taiwan reported ongoing Chinese military......

Emerging markets hit record highs amid Venezuela crisis

Emerging market stocks surged to unprecedented levels on Monday and Tuesday, defying expectations as investors brushed aside the geopolitical storm from the U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and instead bet on artificial intelligence momentum and a weakening U.S. dollar. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index......

China bans dual-use exports to Japanese military amid Taiwan tensions

China has imposed an immediate ban on exporting dual-use goods to Japanese military end-users, escalating a diplomatic rift between Asia's two largest economies that has intensified since November. Announced Tuesday by China's Ministry of Commerce, the measure prohibits shipments of items with both civilian and military applications......

South Korean president arrives in China for first visit focused on trade relations

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Beijing on Sunday for his first official visit to China, aiming to strengthen economic ties with Seoul’s largest trading partner while carefully avoiding politically sensitive issues such as China’s recent military activities around Taiwan. Accompanied by his wife and a delegation......

US urges restraint as China conducts major military drills near Taiwan

The United States has urged China to show restraint and prioritize dialogue after Beijing carried out its largest military exercises to date near Taiwan, raising concerns about regional stability and the risk of escalation in the Taiwan Strait. The drills, known as “Justice Mission 2025,” involved coordinated operations by China’s......

Taiwan's president vows firm defense amid China's aggressive drills

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te pledged on Thursday to bolster the island's defense capabilities in response to China's most intrusive military exercises to date encircling Taiwan, as tensions in the strait escalate sharply into 2026. Delivering his New Year's address from the Presidential Office in Taipei, Lai reaffirmed......

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