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Taiwan

Taiwan sees continued US arms sale support after midterm election

A 3D-printed miniature model depicting U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese flag and fragment of Taiwanese flag in this illustration taken,  April 17, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
A 3D-printed miniature model depicting U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese flag and fragment of Taiwanese flag in this illustration taken,  April 17, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Taiwan douses fire at Panasonic factory that injured five, with two missing

The unit, Panasonic Industrial Devices Materials Taiwan, is located in the county of Hsinchu.
The unit, Panasonic Industrial Devices Materials Taiwan, is located in the county of Hsinchu.

Sea drone makers compete in Taiwan for soaring investment

A Ghostwake unmanned surface vessel, developed by US-based STR8 Industries and manufactured in Taiwan.
A Ghostwake unmanned surface vessel, developed by US-based STR8 Industries and manufactured in Taiwan.

Facing Chinese pressure, Taiwan says it must be master of its own maritime information

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A Taiwan Coast Guard patrol vessel moves in Keelung, as China conducts \"Justice Mission 2025\" military drills around Taiwan, in Keelung, Taiwan, December 30, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A Taiwan Coast Guard patrol vessel moves in Keelung, as China conducts \"Justice Mission 2025\" military drills around Taiwan, in Keelung, Taiwan, December 30, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo/File Photo

Taiwan says China harassing shipping with east coast patrol

Officials in Taiwan say they believe China is practising for a potential maritime blockade using overlapping military, paramilitary and civilian assets.
Officials in Taiwan say they believe China is practising for a potential maritime blockade using overlapping military, paramilitary and civilian assets.

China's coast guard conducts patrols east of Taiwan, CCTV reports

Taipei mayor gets angry reception at Pride after gay bar raid

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an attending the annual Taiwan Pride Parade in Taipei, Taiwan, on Oct 31.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an attending the annual Taiwan Pride Parade in Taipei, Taiwan, on Oct 31.

Taiwan posts longest run of double-digit GDP growth since 1987

Taiwan’s exports surged to a record of over US$87 billion (S$111.15 billion) in September.
Taiwan’s exports surged to a record of over US$87 billion (S$111.15 billion) in September.

Taiwan suspects China behind brief Pakistan airspace ban

The first Taiwanese commercial aircraft flew over Pakistan on the morning of Oct 29 following an abrupt U-turn by authorities to approve permits.
The first Taiwanese commercial aircraft flew over Pakistan on the morning of Oct 29 following an abrupt U-turn by authorities to approve permits.

Taiwan flags ‘obvious’ threat from 50 Chinese vessels in wide sweep of waters

Chinese and Taiwanese flags are seen in this illustration. China has always viewed Taiwan as its own territory.
Chinese and Taiwanese flags are seen in this illustration. China has always viewed Taiwan as its own territory.

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