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Taiwan

Taiwan congratulates opposition for election win in ally Saint Vincent

Taiwan appoints US-educated official new Vice-Defence Minister as part of reform push

Taiwan is modernising its armed forces to better deal with a growing threat from Beijing.
Taiwan is modernising its armed forces to better deal with a growing threat from Beijing.

China warns against Taiwan ‘trouble’ after NZ ship made rare strait transit

People look across the strait from a lighthouse at the 68-nautical-mile scenic spot, one of mainland China's closest points to the island of Taiwan, on Pingtan Island, Fujian province, China, April 9, 2023. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
People look across the strait from a lighthouse at the 68-nautical-mile scenic spot, one of mainland China's closest points to the island of Taiwan, on Pingtan Island, Fujian province, China, April 9, 2023. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Japan denies report that Trump told PM Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan

Japan’s top government spokesman Minoru Kihara on Nov 27, 2025, denied that President Donald Trump had advised Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to not provoke Beijing.
Japan’s top government spokesman Minoru Kihara on Nov 27, 2025, denied that President Donald Trump had advised Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to not provoke Beijing.

Taiwan raids former TSMC exec’s home in trade secrets probe

Mr Lo Wei-Jen joined Intel in October after retiring from TSMC following a 21-year-long career there.
Mr Lo Wei-Jen joined Intel in October after retiring from TSMC following a 21-year-long career there.

Japan will pay ‘painful price’ if steps out of line over Taiwan, China military says

A woman walks past a street lined with Taiwanese flags, in Kinmen, Taiwan, October 19, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang
A woman walks past a street lined with Taiwanese flags, in Kinmen, Taiwan, October 19, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Taiwan slaps anti-dumping duties on China-made beer, steel for five years

China was the biggest source of beer imports to Taiwan in 2024, Bloomberg News reported previously, with shipments topping US$125 million (S$162.17 million).
China was the biggest source of beer imports to Taiwan in 2024, Bloomberg News reported previously, with shipments topping US$125 million (S$162.17 million).

Taiwan says it has discussed with US arms purchases for extra defence budget

Defence Minister Wellington Koo said purchases from the United States naturally constitute a significant part of the spending plans.
Defence Minister Wellington Koo said purchases from the United States naturally constitute a significant part of the spending plans.

Intel denies TSMC allegations that executive leaked trade secrets

Lo Wei-jen, who helped drive TSMC’s mass production of cutting edge chips, joined Intel after retiring from TSMC.
Lo Wei-jen, who helped drive TSMC’s mass production of cutting edge chips, joined Intel after retiring from TSMC.

Trump urged Japan to avoid escalation in China dispute, sources say

US President Donald Trump (left) and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Oct 20. Mr Trump had advised her not to provoke Beijing.
US President Donald Trump (left) and Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Oct 20. Mr Trump had advised her not to provoke Beijing.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.