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Xi denies 2027 Taiwan invasion plan, lists conditions for attack

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — During his four-hour meeting with President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Nov. 15), Chinese leader Xi Jinping (習近平) said Taiwan is the "most important and sensitive issue,&...

Xi tells Biden to stop arming, supporting Taiwan

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — During his four-hour meeting with President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Nov. 15), Chinese leader Xi Jinping (習近平) told the U.S. to stop supporting Taiwan independence and halt...

APEC's growth to slow as persistent inflation, US-China tensions weigh-report

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Economic growth among Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation countries is expected to decline next year and remain below the global average as higher interest rates slow U...

US-China tensions will slow global chip industry, TSMC founder says

NEW YORK, Oct 26 (Reuters) - The founder of the world's biggest chipmaker, Morris Chang, said on Thursday that increasing tensions over technology between the United States and China will slow dow...

10 congressmen call for scrapping of US-China tech pact amid Taiwan tensions

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — U.S. Republican representatives on Tuesday (June 27) called on the State Department to scrap a 44-year-old U.S.-China tech deal, which they say Beijing is using to bolster...

Blinken kicks off meetings in Beijing on high-stakes mission to cool soaring US-China tensions

BEIJING (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday kicked off two days of high-stakes diplomatic talks in Beijing aimed at trying to cool exploding U.S.-China tensions that have set...

NATO in Indo-Pacific: Tokyo office a no-go for now

As NATO's biggest air force drill in history, Air Defender 23, sweeps through allied skies, two nonmember countries are also taking part in the exercises. The participation of Sweden, which is bid...

Germany urges Indo-Pacific states to 'defend' rule of law

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has stressed his country's commitment to contributing to the Indo-Pacific region's peace and security, during a speech addressing the Shangri-La Dialogu...

Asia security summit kicks off amid US-China tensions

SINGAPORE, June 2 (Reuters) - Asia's top security meeting opened on Friday, with intensifying competition between the United States and China expected to dominate a weekend of high-level speeches,...

Factbox: US-China tensions intensify over tech to Taiwan flashpoints

SHANGHAI, May 24 (Reuters) - A U.S. lawmaker's demand for trade curbs on a Chinese memory chipmaker in response to China calling products from Micron Technology (MU.O) a national security risk is ...

US warship sails through Taiwan Strait after China drills

A US warship sailed through the waters separating Taiwan and mainland China in a "routine" move, the US navy said on Monday. The US Navy's 7th Fleet said that the USS Milius guided-miss...

Exclusive-Chip equipment maker ASML's suppliers eye Asia plants outside China amid tensions

Suppliers to Dutch chip-making machines giant ASML Holding NV are considering building plants in Southeast Asia instead of China amid political tensions between Beijing and the West, according to two ...

Kinmen, Matsu military presence pointless: Former DPP Chairman Shih Ming-teh

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Following complaints of food shortages from frontline troops stationed in Matsu, Taiwan politician and former DPP heavyweight Shih Ming-teh (施明德) has reiterated his call o...

51% of Americans back strong stance against China to prevent Taiwan invasion

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A new poll has found that more than half of Americans think that standing up to China to prevent an invasion of Taiwan is more important than maintaining close ties with B...

Hong Kong sees more pro-Beijing voices at UN rights review

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong supporters of a tough national security law imposed by China’s ruling Communist Party have set their sights on a United Nations session, drawing concern from rights advocate...