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Taiwan Rejects U.S. Proposal for 50-50 Chip Production
Taiwan has rejected a U.S. proposal that would require the island to manufacture only half of the chips it currently supplies to the American market, Vice Premier and top trade negotiator Cheng Li-chiun said on Wednesday. Cheng, who returned from...
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Taiwan’s Record Russian Naphtha Imports in 2025 Raise Geopolitical Risks
According to a new study by the Center for Energy and Clean Air Research (CREA) in Helsinki, Taiwan imported about $1.3 billion worth of Russian naphtha in the first half of 2025, setting a record among suppliers for that period. Such purchases...
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“Chinese Jets Simulated Kill”: Royal Navy Reports Harassment As Taiwan Strait Standoff Escalates Into Psychological Warfare And Growing Military Risks
IN A NUTSHELL 🇨🇳 Chinese jets conducted a simulated strike on a British warship in the Taiwan Strait. 🇬🇧 The Royal Navy described the encounter as a “simulated kill” without actual missile firing. 🛰️ The incident highlights the use of information...
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Taiwanese lines launching China – SE Asia service
Taiwan’s Wan Hai Lines has announced the launch of China-Southeast Asia (CS3) from 31 October in co-operation with Evergreen Marine and Yang Ming. The service will expand its regional network by providing direct delivery from North China to...
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7 injured in suspected gas explosion in New Taipei
Taipei, Oct. 3 (CNA) Seven people were injured in a suspected gas explosion at a self-service restaurant in New Taipei's Luzhou District on Friday evening, according to the city's fire department. The Fire Department said it received a report at...
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US stocks cruise toward the finish of a winning week (Business)
Teresa Cerojano And Matt Ott, The Associated Press - Oct 3, 2025 / 7:09 am | Story: 575917 Photo: AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file FILE - The New York Stock Exchange is seen in New York, July 14, 2025. U.S. stocks are adding to their records as Wall...
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Taiwan shares smash records as TSMC hits closing high on AI frenzy
Taipei, Oct. 3 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan smashed records at the end of the Friday session after contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) hit a fresh closing high amid enthusiasm toward artificial intelligence development,...
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Taiwan judge briefs US federal committee on Chinese infiltration
Taiwanese judge Hsu Kai-hsieh (許凱傑) yesterday briefed the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) on China’s six major methods of infiltrating Taiwan, calling for counterintelligence collaboration between Taiwan and the US. It was...
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US optimism ahead of trade talks; Jane Goodall tributes: SCMP daily highlights
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday he expects coming talks with China to yield a “big...
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Morning Brief: Game On for Air Force-Navy Football Despite Shutdown, Taiwan Monitors Chinese Military Ahead of National Day
Good morning, it’s Friday, October 3, 2025. A Portland judge weighs whether to block Trump’s National Guard deployment as the government shutdown leaves troops unpaid. The Air Force–Navy game will still go on. In Asia, Marines resume airfield...
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Taiwan Refuses 50/50 Semiconductor Production Split Proposal with US
Taiwan has rejected the proposal to move half of semiconductor production to the United States, a move affecting the global chip market. According to Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, during his interview on NewsNation there was talk...
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The world’s largest brokerage, Dallas-based CBRE, is tapping into ‘resilient businesses’
Nestled in its Uptown home, commercial real estate brokerage CBRE is among the 500 most valuable publicly traded companies in the world, outpacing the likes of Ford, Kroger and Hershey. It’s come a long way from the doldrums of the Great...
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Taiwan National Day fete in Colombo
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai, India, participated in the Republic of China (ROC) National Day luncheon hosted by the Sri Lanka Taiwan Friendship Association (SLTFA). The event, held at Jetwing Hotel in Colombo, was attended...
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Business News | Selling Pressure Returns to Stocks as Nifty, Sensex Down in Opening Session; Metals, PSU Banks Shine
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3 (ANI): The selling pressure returned to Indian markets on Thursday after a brief bounce back in the previous trading session, as persistent foreign investor outflows weighed on sentiments. Both benchmark...
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Taipei boosts its exposure in Europe through a roadshow of events
Taipei recently strengthened its promotional efforts in Europe through a roadshow of events under the theme Travel Taipei – A City of Layers. The roadshow which ran from 20th to 25th September enabled the Taiwanese capital to present itself as a...
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Restaurant Roundup: Take-Home Tamales and Taiwanese Bubble Tea
Leaves are changing colors, rain has returned, and you find yourself yearning to expand your PSL horizons. For the uninitiated—really, how big is the rock you’ve been hiding under?—that stands for pumpkin spice latte, and it’s a fabulous beverage...
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Taiwan says it will cooperate with further restrictions on Russian energy imports
Taiwan's economy ministry said that it "urges domestic enterprises to procure petroleum products that comply with EU regulations".Taiwan's government said on Thursday that it will cooperate should "international allies" impose further restrictions...
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Korea, France Lead International Charge at Taiwan Creative Content Fest
The Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) is cementing its position as a must-attend destination for international content players, with this year’s marketplace selling out all 112 booths on the first day of registration and drawing a record 118...
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US Senate to review four bills backing Taiwan
The US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is on Oct. 22 scheduled to hold a hearing to review a series of bills, four of which are in support of Taiwan, the committee’s Web site says. The Providing our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in...
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Trump’s Approach to Taiwan Is Taking Shape
On March 4, 2025, Elbridge Colby, the incoming undersecretary of defense for policy, made some comments on Taiwan that raised eyebrows. During his Senate confirmation hearing, Colby asserted that “Taiwan’s fall will be a disaster for American...
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