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China has urged Japan to confront its colonial history in Taiwan and retract recent comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, which Beijing views as interference in its domestic affairs. The demand comes amid growing tensions over Taiwan’s status and historical grievances. At a press briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign......

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to avoid escalating tensions with China over Taiwan, according to information cited by the Wall Street Journal. The diplomatic suggestion comes after a series of sharp exchanges between Tokyo and Beijing earlier this month. Relations between the......

China has strongly condemned Japan’s reported plan to deploy missiles on Yonaguni Island, located near Taiwan, calling the move “an extremely dangerous” and warning it could escalate regional tensions. At a press conference, Peng Qing’en, spokesperson for China’s State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that......

Taiwan has unveiled a historic $40 billion US dollar (1.25 trillion New Taiwan dollar) supplementary defence budget covering the next eight years, a move President Lai Ching-te described as a commitment to protecting the island’s democracy. “Investing in defence is investing in security and in peace,” Lai said during a press......

Several Chinese companies have expressed interest in bidding for the construction of two new ports along the Panama Canal, the canal administrator said on Tuesday, even as U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to reclaim control of the strategic waterway. Earlier this year, Trump claimed that Beijing had gained influence over the canal......

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is set to significantly expand its 2-nanometer chip manufacturing capacity by constructing three additional fabs in Taiwan’s Southern Science Park. This ambitious expansion will increase TSMC’s total 2nm fab count in Taiwan from seven to ten, reflecting the surging demand for advanced......

China’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that the United States initiated the latest phone call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing the exchange as cordial and forward-looking. According to ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, the conversation was marked by a “positive, friendly and constructive”......

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest chipmaker, is intensifying its production to meet soaring demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips. Operating around the clock, TSMC is rapidly scaling its advanced technology offerings, including the 2-nanometer (nm) process and CoWoS packaging, which are critical......

China has labeled Japan’s planned deployment of surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni, the Japanese island closest to Taiwan, as “dangerous,” amid rising regional tensions. The announcement follows statements by Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi indicating that the missile project is “progressing well.” A......

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held separate meetings on Sunday with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, as tensions between Tokyo and Beijing over Taiwan continue to escalate. During his discussion with Takaichi, both leaders emphasized the importance......

China has escalated its diplomatic conflict with Japan, bringing the issue to the United Nations and launching a broad campaign of economic retaliation in response to Japanese remarks about Taiwan. The dispute marks a significant intensification in the already delicate relations between Asia’s two largest economies, carrying implications......

Japan’s tourism and retail industries are grappling with significant setbacks following China’s advisory discouraging its citizens from traveling to Japan. The warning, issued amidst heightened diplomatic tensions over Taiwan, has caused ripples across Japan’s economy, particularly in its stock market, where companies heavily......

The United States Department of Defense has announced a major radar modernization program for F-16 fighter jets, explicitly including Morocco among the partner nations. This initiative is part of broader strategic investments in aerospace, ballistic, and naval systems. According to Pentagon documents, the program involves contracts with industry......