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Inspired by Ukraine, and worried by China: Taiwan teaches its citizens how to fly drones

Ordinary Taiwanese, young and old, are joining courses to learn how to fly drones amid looming China military threat.

The Guardian - AU

China condemns new Taiwan intelligence tip website, vows ‘resolute countermeasures’

Beijing has reacted sharply to Taiwan's latest intelligence initiative designed for Chinese nationals, warning of 'strong counteractions' and charging Taipei with provoking further strains across the Strait. The website, introduced by Taiwan's National Security Bureau, is intended as a secure means of communication, reflecting increasing frustration among the Chinese populace…

The Times of India

Kenya accused of deporting Taiwanese conference delegates on China's behalf

Taiwan has blamed China for pressuring the Kenyan government to deny Taiwanese scholars entry to attend a global oceans conference and for deporting them

The Independent UK

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Taiwan detects 6 Chinese naval vessels operating around its territory

Taiwan's defence ministry reported six Chinese navy vessels encircling the island early Wednesday, a day after a similar sighting. Taipei is bolstering its defences, planning to significantly expand its anti-ship missile stockpile by 2029. This comes as Taiwan's first domestically built submarine begins new sea trials, underscoring its commitment to…

The Times of India

Girlfriends review – love and growing pains in queer coming-of-age tale that goes from Hong Kong to Taiwan

A trio of actors play one woman from high school to her mid-30s in Tracy Choi’s thoughtful romantic drama

The Guardian - UK

Want to spy on China? Taiwan launches website for tip-offs and leaks

Island’s spy agency says move in line with practices adopted by US, British and Israeli intelligence

The Independent UK

Taiwan launches website to collect intelligence on China

Taiwan has opened a new website for Chinese citizens to share intelligence. The platform encourages those who value democracy to report on Beijing. This move comes amid ongoing tensions between Taiwan and China. Taiwan's National Security Bureau stated the channel follows practices from intelligence agencies in the US, UK, and…

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Taiwan's spy agency launches webpage for Chinese nationals to report tips

Taiwan's intelligence agency has established a secure online channel for Chinese nationals to report information, citing growing public discontent in China due to economic and political pressures. This initiative mirrors practices by Western intelligence agencies and comes amid heightened cross-strait tensions and recent military demonstrations by both sides.

The Economic Times

Taiwan’s spy agency launches webpage for Chinese nationals to report tips

Taiwan’s intelligence agency says it is setting up a secure channel for Chinese nationals to offer information

The Independent UK

Taiwan launches website for disgruntled Chinese nationals to post 'information'

TAIPEI - Taiwan's government launched a website on ‌Sunday to encourage Chinese nationals to report intelligence tips, saying it was offering a secure channel to what it says is an increasing number of people who are fed up with the system and want change.

Bangkok Post

War Fears Surge After Taiwan Conducts First Anti-Invasion Drill Using US-Made HIMARS Rockets

Taiwan conducts live-fire drills using US-made HIMARS near its western coast, escalating regional tensions as a $14 billion US arms deal remains under review.

International Business Times UK

How Taiwan is balancing between American and Chinese visions of energy dominance

U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency on his first day back in office framed fossil fuel production as a geopolitical weapon. “Energy dominance” — flooding global markets with American oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) — would reassert American power, undercut China’s clean-technology leverage and discipline…

The Conversation

Most successful living immigrants in the US: Arnold Schwarzenegger leads, followed by Elon Musk, Jensen Huang and others

The United States has long been described through the people who arrived there rather than only those born within its borders. That idea sits quietly behind many public lists of successful immigrants in America, where origin stories begin far from American cities but end up embedded in industries that shape…

The Times of India

Taiwan says Chinese vessels entered disputed waters in South China Sea

Taiwan said that Chinese vessels "openly intruded" on disputed waters around Itu Aba island in the South China Sea on Thursday, staying for 15 minutes before the Taiwanese coast guard expelled them. The island is claimed by Taiwan, China, the Philippines and Vietnam.

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International Business Times UK

US-Backed Taiwan Fires Rockets Toward China In Strait Drill As Tensions Surge Over Island Defence Escalation

Taiwan conducted a live-fire military exercise using US-supplied HIMARS, firing towards China, showcasing defensive readiness amid rising tensions and strategic shifts towards asymmetric warfare.

The Economic Times

Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be 'violated', as China ends coast guard patrol

Taiwan's coast guard asserts its maritime sovereignty cannot be violated by China. China recently ended a patrol east of Taiwan, inspecting vessels and claiming jurisdiction. Taiwan insists China has no rights in these waters and will expel any asserting jurisdiction. This follows China's reaction to Japan and the Philippines discussing…

AAP

Kavalan Hits 1,000 Gold Medal-Milestone: Unveils Most-Awarded Whisky

TAIPEI, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kavalan Whisky's best kept secret is being uncovered as the Taiwanese distiller celebrates its 1,000th Gold Medal, two decades after the first drops of new make spirit were first distilled in Taiwan. Its "Most Awarded Expression", however, is probably one of its least showy:…

The Independent UK

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s step-grandson enrols in Chinese university amid Tokyo-Beijing row

Bilateral relations between Japan and China hit a roadbump following Takaichi’s pro-Taiwan remarks

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Taiwan fires rockets in China's direction from a US-supplied mobile launching system in drill

Taiwan's military has sent rockets in China's direction from "shoot and scoot" launchers in a demonstration of how it might defend itself against an attack

The Independent UK

Taiwan fires rockets in China's direction from a U.S.-supplied mobile launching system in drill

Taiwan's military has sent rockets in China's direction from “shoot and scoot” launchers in a demonstration of how it might defend itself against an attack

The Economic Times

China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island

China and Taiwan are in a dispute over Chinese coast guard patrols near Taiwan's waters. Taiwan claims these patrols are harassing merchant ships. China asserts its actions are lawful to protect national sovereignty. Taiwan rejects China's claims and vows to defend its maritime territory. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between…

Euronews

Exclusive: ‘If China attacks Taiwan, you will be affected too,’ Taiwan’s deputy FM warns Europe

Euronews Next sat down with Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister Wu Chih-chung in an exclusive interview to talk about the silicon shield and why the world cannot afford to ignore the political tensions.

Bangkok Post

Xi's North Korea visit aims to showcase China's influence: analyst

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up on Tuesday his first visit to North Korea in seven years, saying it had established a deeper and clearer path for development of ties, the official Xinhua news agency said. At the summit in Pyongyang, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed support for…

Tom’s Hardware

Taiwan weighs criminal ban on AI chip exports to all of China — stricter measures beyond blacklisted firms would make smuggling servers a crime

Taiwan is considering far stricter export controls that would restrict AI chip sales to every customer in China.

International Business Times

AI Chip Rally Leaves Asia's Fund Managers Struggling To Keep Pace

The dominance of Taiwan and South Korean chipmakers has intensified concentration risks across Asian equity markets and altered how professional investors build portfolios.

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