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Taiwan

Taiwan says ‘impossible’ to move 40% chip capacity to US

Taiwan's Vice-Premier Cheng Li-chiun speaks at a press conference about a US-Taiwan trade deal in Taipei on Jan 20.
Taiwan's Vice-Premier Cheng Li-chiun speaks at a press conference about a US-Taiwan trade deal in Taipei on Jan 20.

Taipei 101 climber Alex Honnold on finding joy beyond fear after latest feat

Climber Alex Honnold at a press conference after free soloing the Taipei 101 Skyscraper on Jan 25, 2026.
Climber Alex Honnold at a press conference after free soloing the Taipei 101 Skyscraper on Jan 25, 2026.

Taiwan to seek extension of arms deals with US amid budget stand-off

A US-made TOW-2A wire-guided anti-tank missile is launched by Taiwanese soldiers from a M1167 TOW carrier vehicle at the Fangshan training grounds in Pingtung, Taiwan, August 26, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
A US-made TOW-2A wire-guided anti-tank missile is launched by Taiwanese soldiers from a M1167 TOW carrier vehicle at the Fangshan training grounds in Pingtung, Taiwan, August 26, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

China open to talks with Lithuania after apparent change in Taiwan stance

FILE PHOTO: Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene speaks during a news conference in Riga, Latvia December 12, 2025. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene speaks during a news conference in Riga, Latvia December 12, 2025. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo

Taiwan’s political stand-off stalls $51b defence spending plan

A Taiwanese army soldier waves a flag during an annual military exercise in Taichung.
A Taiwanese army soldier waves a flag during an annual military exercise in Taichung.

Taiwan teams with US firm Kratos to build attack drones to counter China

U.S. and Taiwanese flags are seen in San Francisco, California, January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stephen Nellis
U.S. and Taiwanese flags are seen in San Francisco, California, January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stephen Nellis

Taiwan risks becoming numb to China drills, but threat is real: Defence minister

A Taiwanese army soldier waves a flag during an annual military exercise ahead of Lunar New Year in Taichung, Taiwan, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang
A Taiwanese army soldier waves a flag during an annual military exercise ahead of Lunar New Year in Taichung, Taiwan, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

News analysis

Positive outlook aside, Xi-Trump call points to Taiwan, critical minerals as thorny issues

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

Tanjong Pagar United’s Emilio Estevez Tsai moved for love but wants to stay for the football

Tanjong Pagar United midfielder Emilio Estevez Tsai scored his first goal against BG Tampines Rovers on Jan 31.
Tanjong Pagar United midfielder Emilio Estevez Tsai scored his first goal against BG Tampines Rovers on Jan 31.

Taiwan Strait missions are about international law, not provocation, French diplomat says

Taiwan's Kuang Hua VI-class missile boats take part in the spring military drills at the Tsoying Naval Base in Kaohsiung on Jan 29, 2026.
Taiwan's Kuang Hua VI-class missile boats take part in the spring military drills at the Tsoying Naval Base in Kaohsiung on Jan 29, 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.