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Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China’s navy

A source said the Toowoomba, an Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy, “conducted a routine transit through the Taiwan Strait” on Feb 20 and Feb 21.
A source said the Toowoomba, an Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy, “conducted a routine transit through the Taiwan Strait” on Feb 20 and Feb 21.

Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion

Analysts warn that the Supreme Court ruling may offer little relief for the global economy, and that more measures could follow the US president's announcement of the 10 per cent duty on US imports.
Analysts warn that the Supreme Court ruling may offer little relief for the global economy, and that more measures could follow the US president's announcement of the 10 per cent duty on US imports.

Taiwan says impact of new 10% US tariffs appears limited

Taiwan said it would closely monitor developments and maintain close communication with the United States.
Taiwan said it would closely monitor developments and maintain close communication with the United States.

US imports more from Taiwan than China for first time in decades

The AI boom has generated a huge demand for Taiwan's tech products, with shipments of information, communication and audiovisual products rising significantly.
The AI boom has generated a huge demand for Taiwan's tech products, with shipments of information, communication and audiovisual products rising significantly.

Trump to decide ‘soon’ on sending weapons to Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a visit at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, U.S., February 13, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a visit at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, U.S., February 13, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

Taiwan’s cycling ‘missionary’, Giant founder King Liu, dies at 91

Giant founder King Liu was already 73 when he got into cycling seriously.
Giant founder King Liu was already 73 when he got into cycling seriously.

Taiwan to tackle defence spending review after Chinese New Year holiday

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te holds a press conference on the special defence budget in Taipei, Taiwan, February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Yi-Chin Lee/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te holds a press conference on the special defence budget in Taipei, Taiwan, February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Yi-Chin Lee/File Photo

Taiwan President vows to strengthen island’s defences in Lunar New Year message

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te did not extend greetings to China.
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te did not extend greetings to China.

Taiwan TV host Dee Hsu returning to work a year after sister Barbie Hsu’s death

Dee Hsu said she has given herself three months to look for a new version of her.
Dee Hsu said she has given herself three months to look for a new version of her.

China is the real threat, Taiwan says in rebuff to Wang Yi’s Munich speech

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung makes a speech at a press conference for foreign media in Taipei, Taiwan, July 19, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung makes a speech at a press conference for foreign media in Taipei, Taiwan, July 19, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

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