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Taiwan

Taiwan says ‘no information’ on cooperation with South Korea on US chip tariffs

Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai said there is relatively more "benign" competition between Taiwan and South Korea in high-tech fields.
Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai said there is relatively more "benign" competition between Taiwan and South Korea in high-tech fields.

Taiwan pleased Trump made no mention of island in readout of Xi call

The US readout of the conversation omitted any mention of Taiwan – a central focus for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The US readout of the conversation omitted any mention of Taiwan – a central focus for Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Xi may want Trump to rein in Japan in spat with China, say analysts

Beijing may, however, be leaning on Mr Donald Trump to be more accommodating of its Taiwan interests.
Beijing may, however, be leaning on Mr Donald Trump to be more accommodating of its Taiwan interests.

‘Return’ to China not an option, Taiwan’s Premier says in response to Xi

A view of the Taipei skyline with clouds hanging over distant mountains, seen from across the Tamsui River in Taipei, Taiwan, November 8, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang
A view of the Taipei skyline with clouds hanging over distant mountains, seen from across the Tamsui River in Taipei, Taiwan, November 8, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Japan sends letter to UN chief rebutting China’s claims over Taiwan remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been accused of expressing ambitions to intervene militarily in Taiwan.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been accused of expressing ambitions to intervene militarily in Taiwan.

Taiwan, China, World War Two and its aftermath

Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed China and Taiwan's flags in this illustration taken January 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed China and Taiwan's flags in this illustration taken January 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 25, 2025

US President Donald Trump (left) and China's President Xi Jinping after their talks at the Gimhae Air Base, in Busan, South Korea on Oct 30.
US President Donald Trump (left) and China's President Xi Jinping after their talks at the Gimhae Air Base, in Busan, South Korea on Oct 30.

Xi tells Trump that Taiwan’s ‘return’ is key to post-war order in phone call

A White House official confirmed Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump spoken by phone but gave no details.
A White House official confirmed Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump spoken by phone but gave no details.

China criticises Japan’s plan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan

China's foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said Beijing “is determined and capable of safeguarding its national territorial sovereignty”.
China's foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said Beijing “is determined and capable of safeguarding its national territorial sovereignty”.

Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan, Defence Minister says

Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Japan has to build up its deterrence by increasing its own capabilities and deepening ties with the US military.
Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Japan has to build up its deterrence by increasing its own capabilities and deepening ties with the US military.

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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.