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US says Chinese actions off Taiwan are 'deeply destabilising' - Reuters
US says Chinese actions off Taiwan are 'deeply destabilising' Reuters
October 10, 2026Rare police raid of Taipei gay bar sparks angry protest - Reuters
Rare police raid of Taipei gay bar sparks angry protest Reuters
October 4, 2026EXCLUSIVE: US sees Chinese invasion of Taiwan unlikely next year despite 2027 timeline, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: US sees Chinese invasion of Taiwan unlikely next year despite 2027 timeline, sources say Reuters
October 1, 2026China says Taiwan is 'desecrating the martyrs' with its World War Two history criticism - Reuters
China says Taiwan is 'desecrating the martyrs' with its World War Two history criticism Reuters
September 30, 2026Taiwan pushes back after Xi seeks to win over Trump on World War Two narrative - reuters.com
Taiwan pushes back after Xi seeks to win over Trump on World War Two narrative reuters.com
September 28, 2026Arming Taiwan an important US interest, Taipei official says after Trump-Xi summit - Reuters
Arming Taiwan an important US interest, Taipei official says after Trump-Xi summit Reuters
September 26, 2026Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?
To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.
September 22, 2026EXCLUSIVE: China's Xi expected to press Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales under 1982 agreement, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: China's Xi expected to press Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales under 1982 agreement, sources say Reuters
September 22, 2026Micron Taiwan union presses profit-sharing demand, keeps strike preparations alive - Reuters
Micron Taiwan union presses profit-sharing demand, keeps strike preparations alive Reuters
September 15, 2026Explainer: Russia, China, Taiwan and Japan's World War Two legacy dispute - Reuters
Explainer: Russia, China, Taiwan and Japan's World War Two legacy dispute Reuters
September 11, 2026China says it conducted survey of waters east of Taiwan last month - reuters.com
China says it conducted survey of waters east of Taiwan last month reuters.com
September 3, 2026Taiwan prosecutors search Unimicron in suspected China fraud case - Reuters
Taiwan prosecutors search Unimicron in suspected China fraud case Reuters
August 29, 2026Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price
US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.
August 20, 2026Taiwan says it was targeted last month in AI-driven hacking campaign - reuters.com
Taiwan says it was targeted last month in AI-driven hacking campaign reuters.com
August 13, 2026Taipei says China's traffic control order for Taiwan Strait during typhoon is 'ridiculous' - Reuters
Taipei says China's traffic control order for Taiwan Strait during typhoon is 'ridiculous' Reuters
August 8, 2026Apple warns of future 'supply constraints' for Mac, iPhone, iPad
Shares of Apple plunged on a warning of slower sales in the coming months.
July 30, 2026Taiwan drills to test relocating arms production under Chinese attack - Reuters
Taiwan drills to test relocating arms production under Chinese attack Reuters
July 28, 2026Blocked by censors, China's animal lovers take fight against abuse offline and overseas
The killing of a dog and her puppies in Guangdong has sparked outrage inside and outside the country.
July 22, 2026Taiwan says Chinese vessel activity jumps, raising fears for Pacific supply routes - Reuters
Taiwan says Chinese vessel activity jumps, raising fears for Pacific supply routes Reuters
July 20, 2026Watch: Typhoon Bavi forecast to bring heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, Japan and China
See how the powerful storm is expected to move across east Asia on Saturday.
July 10, 2026East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines
Headed for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades.
July 10, 2026Taiwan says it is tracking 'upward trend' in Chinese naval movements - Reuters
Taiwan says it is tracking 'upward trend' in Chinese naval movements Reuters
July 6, 2026China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan despite international pushback - Reuters
China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan despite international pushback Reuters
July 4, 2026Dissident Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies aged 70
Lam Wing-kee, who defied China by selling material critical of Beijing, passed away after suffering from lung cancer.
July 3, 2026Super Micro says two Taiwan staff detained in probe involving its AI servers - Reuters
Super Micro says two Taiwan staff detained in probe involving its AI servers Reuters
July 2, 2026Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.
July 1, 2026US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan - Reuters
US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan Reuters
June 25, 2026US, UK, France, Germany raise alarm about Chinese patrols off eastern Taiwan - Reuters
US, UK, France, Germany raise alarm about Chinese patrols off eastern Taiwan Reuters
June 24, 2026China's import of custard apples is sparking fears in Taiwan
Taiwan's agriculture ministry is worried that Beijing wants to weaponise a local specialty: the atemoya.
June 22, 2026Taiwan criticises China's 'irrelevant' World Cup viewing offer - Reuters
Taiwan criticises China's 'irrelevant' World Cup viewing offer Reuters
June 18, 2026Asia hedge funds notch triple-digit gains in AI-led rally - Reuters
Asia hedge funds notch triple-digit gains in AI-led rally Reuters
June 15, 2026Taiwan launches website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence - Reuters
Taiwan launches website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence Reuters
June 14, 2026Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance - Reuters
Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance Reuters
June 12, 2026World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.
June 9, 2026Taiwan simulates destroying an invading Chinese force in coastal drill - Reuters
Taiwan simulates destroying an invading Chinese force in coastal drill Reuters
June 9, 2026Nvidia CEO says company is working with LG on humanoid robots and data centers - Reuters
Nvidia CEO says company is working with LG on humanoid robots and data centers Reuters
June 8, 2026Nvidia, SK to detail cooperation plan as Huang flags prolonged chip shortage - Reuters
Nvidia, SK to detail cooperation plan as Huang flags prolonged chip shortage Reuters
June 7, 2026Taiwan coast guard 'expels' Chinese ships from restricted waters - Reuters
Taiwan coast guard 'expels' Chinese ships from restricted waters Reuters
June 7, 2026China bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit
Upon their return from Taiwan last month, the lawmakers were told that China had banned them for a year.
June 4, 2026Nvidia says its forecast for $200 billion CPU market includes China - Reuters
Nvidia says its forecast for $200 billion CPU market includes China Reuters
May 23, 2026US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says - Reuters
US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says Reuters
May 23, 2026Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump - Reuters
Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump Reuters
May 21, 2026Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?
Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.
May 18, 2026Taiwan open to direct talks between Trump and Lai amid concerns after Beijing summit - Reuters
Taiwan open to direct talks between Trump and Lai amid concerns after Beijing summit Reuters
May 18, 2026Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president
Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.
May 18, 2026Indian shares join Asian slump as US-Iran stalemate continues - Reuters
Indian shares join Asian slump as US-Iran stalemate continues Reuters
May 18, 2026Taiwan won't be sacrificed, US arms sales a commitment, president responds to Trump - Reuters
Taiwan won't be sacrificed, US arms sales a commitment, president responds to Trump Reuters
May 17, 2026Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.
May 16, 2026Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new sales - Reuters
Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new sales Reuters
May 16, 2026Trump sows uncertainty over Taiwan arms sale following summit - Reuters
Trump sows uncertainty over Taiwan arms sale following summit Reuters
May 15, 2026Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
May 15, 2026TSMC plans to sell 152 million shares in chipmaker Vanguard - Reuters
TSMC plans to sell 152 million shares in chipmaker Vanguard Reuters
May 15, 2026In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit
President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.
May 14, 2026Taiwan: no surprises from Trump-Xi summit, China should end military pressure - Reuters
Taiwan: no surprises from Trump-Xi summit, China should end military pressure Reuters
May 14, 2026Trump, Xi set for Beijing talks with trade truce, Iran war at stake - Reuters
Trump, Xi set for Beijing talks with trade truce, Iran war at stake Reuters
May 13, 2026Taiwan ruling party nominates lawmaker sanctioned by China for Taipei mayor - Reuters
Taiwan ruling party nominates lawmaker sanctioned by China for Taipei mayor Reuters
May 13, 2026China ramps up rhetoric to attack Paraguay president's Taiwan visit - Reuters
China ramps up rhetoric to attack Paraguay president's Taiwan visit Reuters
May 12, 2026How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come
Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?
May 11, 2026US disappointed in Taiwan's smaller defense budget, official says - Reuters
US disappointed in Taiwan's smaller defense budget, official says Reuters
May 10, 2026US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China - Reuters
US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China Reuters
May 9, 2026Stocks gain in Asia, oil flat amid new Gulf proposals - Reuters
Stocks gain in Asia, oil flat amid new Gulf proposals Reuters
May 4, 2026US calls Taiwan 'trusted and capable' partner, praises its ties with Eswatini - Reuters
US calls Taiwan 'trusted and capable' partner, praises its ties with Eswatini Reuters
May 4, 2026Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat' - Reuters
Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat' Reuters
May 3, 2026Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip
It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".
May 2, 2026Taiwan president arrives in Eswatini after blaming China for cancellation of prior trip - Reuters
Taiwan president arrives in Eswatini after blaming China for cancellation of prior trip Reuters
May 2, 2026China again touts benefits of union with Taiwan, Taipei rebuffs - Reuters
China again touts benefits of union with Taiwan, Taipei rebuffs Reuters
April 29, 2026Chip toolmaker Tokyo Electron cuts ties with executive linked to Chinese rivals, FT reports - Reuters
Chip toolmaker Tokyo Electron cuts ties with executive linked to Chinese rivals, FT reports Reuters
April 27, 2026Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk - Reuters
Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk Reuters
April 23, 2026Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits
Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.
April 22, 2026US commander warns Taiwan not to 'starve the chicken' on defense - Reuters
US commander warns Taiwan not to 'starve the chicken' on defense Reuters
April 21, 2026Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism
This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.
April 21, 2026Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade - Reuters
Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade Reuters
April 20, 2026China calls passage of Japanese warship through Taiwan Strait a 'provocation' - Reuters
China calls passage of Japanese warship through Taiwan Strait a 'provocation' Reuters
April 17, 2026China turns Taiwan’s own voices against it in information war - Reuters
China turns Taiwan’s own voices against it in information war Reuters
April 17, 2026Strong ASML, TSMC forecasts signal AI spending boom is intact - Reuters
Strong ASML, TSMC forecasts signal AI spending boom is intact Reuters
April 16, 2026TSMC likely to book fourth straight quarter of record profit on insatiable AI demand - Reuters
TSMC likely to book fourth straight quarter of record profit on insatiable AI demand Reuters
April 13, 2026China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit - Reuters
China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit Reuters
April 12, 2026China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says - Reuters
China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says Reuters
April 12, 2026Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang's first sitting leader to visit China in a decade.
April 10, 2026Taiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition - Reuters
Taiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition Reuters
April 10, 2026TSMC's first-quarter revenue surges as AI interest propels sales beyond market forecasts - Reuters
TSMC's first-quarter revenue surges as AI interest propels sales beyond market forecasts Reuters
April 10, 2026China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader - Reuters
China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader Reuters
April 10, 2026Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
April 9, 2026Asia stocks turn cautious as reality intrudes in Gulf - Reuters
Asia stocks turn cautious as reality intrudes in Gulf Reuters
April 9, 2026Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China - Reuters
Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China Reuters
April 8, 2026Oil slides below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire - Reuters
Oil slides below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire Reuters
April 7, 2026Taiwan opposition leader visits China for expected meeting with Xi Jinping
Cheng Li-wun said she "gladly accepted" Xi Jinping's invitation and hopes to be a "bridge for peace".
April 7, 2026China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead
Both sides don't want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.
April 7, 2026Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks - Reuters
Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks Reuters
April 7, 2026Trump's trade war with China in focus ahead of May summit - Reuters
Trump's trade war with China in focus ahead of May summit Reuters
April 6, 2026Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes
The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.
April 2, 2026Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands' defences as China steps up pressure - Reuters
Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands' defences as China steps up pressure Reuters
April 2, 2026TSMC plans 3-nanometre chip production launch in Japan in 2028 - Reuters
TSMC plans 3-nanometre chip production launch in Japan in 2028 Reuters
April 1, 2026Taiwan says next US arms purchase is on track after guarantee - Reuters
Taiwan says next US arms purchase is on track after guarantee Reuters
March 26, 2026Taiwan wary that China could exploit US distraction over Middle East war - Reuters
Taiwan wary that China could exploit US distraction over Middle East war Reuters
March 25, 2026Taiwan says US has 'high' urgency in speeding up weapons deliveries - Reuters
Taiwan says US has 'high' urgency in speeding up weapons deliveries Reuters
March 25, 2026US charges 3 tied to Super Micro Computer with helping smuggle billions of dollars of AI chips to China - Reuters
US charges 3 tied to Super Micro Computer with helping smuggle billions of dollars of AI chips to China Reuters
March 19, 2026China makes energy security 'reunification' offer to Taiwan amid Middle East war - Reuters
China makes energy security 'reunification' offer to Taiwan amid Middle East war Reuters
March 18, 2026Taiwan says large-scale Chinese military flights return after unusual absence - Reuters
Taiwan says large-scale Chinese military flights return after unusual absence Reuters
March 15, 2026China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US?
US President Donald Trump will meet with ideologically-aligned Latin American leaders to try and counter China's influence in the region.
March 7, 2026US-Israel war with Iran sends shockwaves through global business - Reuters
US-Israel war with Iran sends shockwaves through global business Reuters
March 6, 2026Chinese military flights around Taiwan fall, Trump-Xi meeting may be factor - Reuters
Chinese military flights around Taiwan fall, Trump-Xi meeting may be factor Reuters
March 5, 2026Nvidia halts China-bound H200 output, shifts TSMC capacity to Vera Rubin, FT reports - Reuters
Nvidia halts China-bound H200 output, shifts TSMC capacity to Vera Rubin, FT reports Reuters
March 5, 2026Asia stock rout deepens as markets brace for energy shock - Reuters
Asia stock rout deepens as markets brace for energy shock Reuters
March 4, 2026Taiwan indicts 62 over suspected scam centre operator Prince Group - Reuters
Taiwan indicts 62 over suspected scam centre operator Prince Group Reuters
March 4, 2026Record selloff in Seoul leads stock rout as markets brace for energy shock - Reuters
Record selloff in Seoul leads stock rout as markets brace for energy shock Reuters
March 4, 2026Trump's Asian allies fear Iran war will sap defences against China - Reuters
Trump's Asian allies fear Iran war will sap defences against China Reuters
March 3, 2026Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi - Reuters
Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi Reuters
March 3, 2026Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices - Reuters
Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices Reuters
March 1, 2026How China is masking drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal - Reuters
How China is masking drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal Reuters
February 26, 2026Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031
The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan's growing tensions with China.
February 25, 2026Morning Bid: Trump fumes against the world as his tariffs come up short - Reuters
Morning Bid: Trump fumes against the world as his tariffs come up short Reuters
February 24, 2026Stocks to watch as Trump's new tariffs spell more uncertainty - Reuters
Stocks to watch as Trump's new tariffs spell more uncertainty Reuters
February 23, 2026What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down?
After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US.
February 23, 2026Wall St futures, dollar skid on US tariff tumult - Reuters
Wall St futures, dollar skid on US tariff tumult Reuters
February 23, 2026Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China's navy - Reuters
Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China's navy Reuters
February 22, 2026Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion - Reuters
Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion Reuters
February 21, 2026Trump to travel to China next month, with US trade policy in focus - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Gold heads for weekly loss as dollar advances - Reuters
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