Chinese army conducts large-scale drills around Taiwan
During the exercise, the PLA Eastern Theatre Command mobilised fighter jets, bombers, and drones, which were flying over the central parts of the Taiwan Strait, to cooperate with…
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China hits US defence firms with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan
The move follows Washington's announcement last week of US$11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest ever US weapons package for the island, drawing Beijing's ire.
Suspect jumps to death after fatal Taipei attack
The attacker entered a shopping complex and leaped from a height equivalent to six floors, resulting in his death, local media reported.
China condemns US plan for arms sales to Taiwan
The arms sales plan was unveiled on Wednesday, covering eight items, including HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, Javelin anti-tank missiles, Altius loitering munition drones and…
Japanese companies prepare for Taiwan contingency
Companies that operate telecommunication infrastructure in Okinawa Prefecture’s Sakishima Islands, located east of Taiwan, have begun tabletop drills to prepare to respond to…
Nail designs, food reviews ‘not politically sensitive’: Taiwanese users rail against Xiaohongshu ban
Taiwan’s rare move on Dec 4 to block the popular app has triggered a severe backlash among users, in a democracy that prides itself on protections for freedom of expression.
Finding community and culture in a bowl of tea in this Chinese county
People in the shop talked, laughed, and encouraged one another as if a bowl of leicha were more than just food — it was a bond that brought them together, offering comfort and a…
China decries Taiwan’s DPP’s RedNote ban
The ban, announced on Dec 4, was imposed by Taiwan's interior affairs department for a year, citing alleged failures in "multiple cybersecurity indicators" and claims of "frequent…
Taiwan to ban China’s Xiaohongshu app for one year on fraud concerns
In a statement, Taiwan's Interior Ministry said the fraud cases on the app, which it said had three million users in Taiwan, had resulted in losses of US$7.9 million since 2024,…
UK, Taiwan, Vietnam eye Indonesia’s upcoming oil and gas bids
The push follows the launch of an expansive exploration program on Nov. 25, which offers 75 potential oil and gas blocks for the 2025-2027 period.