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Australia expects Chinese spying during major war games, renews warning over Pacific military base
SYDNEY, July 13 — Australia’s government said today it expects China to spy on major military drills it is conducting with the United States and other allies. It also renewed a charge — denounced by Beijing as a “false narrative” — that China...

Taiwan holds huge war games to role play Chinese invasion scenarios
Taiwan has launched the largest-ever version of its annual war games exercises, role playing responses to a hypothetical attack by Beijing on its communications systems before an invasion of the island. The 10-day live-fire Han Kuang exercise...

Taiwan shares end up as TSMC leads rebound
Taipei, July 9 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan came off earlier lows to close higher Wednesday, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) leading the rebound, while a narrow range of trading continued amid lingering concerns over the Trump...

Taiwan hoping to avoid tariffs as it continues talks with Trump administration amid US trade action
Taipei [Taiwan], July 9 (ANI): Taiwan is hoping to avoid steep US import tariffs as it continues negotiations with the Trump administration, even as President Donald Trump announced high duties on 14 other countries. The island nation was excluded...

Taiwan begins largest military exercises ever
Today's news: South Korea repatriates six North Koreans: The Taliban rejects International Criminal Court warrant for its leaders; Indian media report an Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen could be executed in the coming days; Tajikistan...
US Futures Rise Back To All Time High Ahead Of Huge Earnings Week
US equity futures are higher and approaching a new record high. Over the weekend, headlines were relatively muted in the US, while globally, Japan’s ruling party lost its majority in the upper house, but PM Ishiba still pledged to stay in office...

Taiwan hails Nagasaki for allowing it to send attendees to peace ceremony
Taipei – Taiwan's government is pleased with Nagasaki's decision to allow it to send attendees to the peace ceremony on Aug. 9, the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing of the city, a spokesperson for Taiwan's foreign ministry said Tuesday. This...

Taiwan’s coal-to-gas transition advances as Hsinta power plant starts operating
7HA.03 HA gas turbine. Image credit: GE Vernova GE Vernova has announced that the first of three blocks of Taiwan Power Company Nan Bu Construction Organization’s Hsinta power plant is officially operating and dispatching 1.3GW to the grid. The...
Taiwan signals cautious optimism after avoiding US tariff letter
TAIWAN – Taiwan indicated it was cautiously optimistic about talks with the US after it avoided getting a letter from the Trump administration notifying trading partners of new tariff rates. It would have been more favourable not to receive one of...

Taiwan’s China Airlines to launch free inflight wifi
Taiwanese flag carrier and SkyTeam member China Airlines (CAL) will begin providing free inflight wifi connectivity to all travellers across all cabins on select aircraft. The free inflight wifi service will be available on the airline’s Airbus...

International students weigh in on proposed UF tuition increase
A proposed 10% tuition increase for non-resident students at UF raised concerns among out-of-state and international students. Students are left questioning the fairness of the proposal and considering its financial implications. The proposed...

Taiwan Unveils Most Extensive Live-Fire Exercises
(MENAFN) Taiwan initiated the most extensive live-fire segment of its annual Han Kuang military drills on Wednesday, spotlighting strategies to confront China's escalating "gray zone" tactics, media reported. Spanning 10 days, this year's...

Co-organiser of independent book fair rebuts ‘soft resistance’ accusation from Beijing-backed paper Wen Wei Po
A co-organiser of an independent book fair in Hong Kong has rebutted accusations made by Beijing-backed newspaper Wen Wei Po, which alleged that the event and participating bookstores carried out “soft resistance.” In a front-page report on...

Taiwan Simulates China Invasion In Massive War Games
Home Asia Taiwan Simulates China Invasion In Massive War Games China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own and has intensified military pressure around the island over the last five years, including a string of war games. Taiwan has...
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Taiwan: Insurers extend support to typhoon affected
Taiwanese insurers are speeding up claims payments and providing fee waivers to policyholders impacted by Typhoon Danas that hit the country on the 6 of July. The typhoon severely impacted southern Taiwan with record winds and strong rain, killing...

Taiwan launches annual war games with simulated attacks against military command
By Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan launches its largest ever military drills on Wednesday, starting with simulated attacks on its command systems and infrastructure ahead of a Chinese invasion, senior defence officials said. The early stages of...

Taiwan Billionaire Tsai’s Cathay Venture Joins $152 Million Round In French AI Chip Startup SiPearl
getty Cathay Venture, the venture capital arm of Taiwan billionaire Tsai Hong-tu’s banking giant Cathay Financial Holdings, has participated in French AI chip startup SiPearl’s €130 million ($152 million) funding round. SiPearl’s Series A round...

Taiwan launches annual war games
[Source: Reuters] Taiwan launches its largest ever military drills on Wednesday, starting with simulated attacks on its command systems and infrastructure ahead of a Chinese invasion, senior defence officials said. The early stages of the annual...

Ohio House approves one veto override, but skips voting on the other two
The Ohio House was set to try to override some of Gov. Mike DeWine’s 67 budget line-item vetoes—specifically, three related to property tax measures that were passed as part of the new two-year $60 billion budget. But they only took up one of...