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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Taiwan, covering politics, economy, society and the island's relationship with mainland China.
One analyst warns that if the manpower shortage continues, Taiwan’s military could experience a difficult period in which “there are weapons, but not necessarily enough people to operate them”. Photo: Reuters
United States

How Taiwan’s military manpower shortage is undermining its ability to fight

Concerns are mounting over its ability to recruit elite troops and whether it will be able to operate its new US equipment.

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Semiconductors

Japanese giant expands China chip packaging materials output amid AI boom

William Lai

Taiwanese leader hails Washington and Beijing’s talks ‘to reduce risk of war’

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Will Taiwan derail Washington and Beijing’s latest reset? Analysts are sceptical

The opening of a new representative office and former leader Tsai Ing-wen’s US visit may have a limited impact, diplomatic observers say.

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Tsai Ing-wen pictured with former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi during her visit to the United States. Photo: Handout
Guangzhou

Video | Is this island chain the next South China Sea flashpoint?

The Batanes islands sit along the Bashi Channel, a waterway Beijing considers critical as China’s main route to the Pacific.

Science

New Taipei-Hong Kong subsea route opened to cut risk and meet AI demand

New path launched through underwater network to tackle recurring disruptions and surging data workloads, RETN says.

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US-China relations

Open Questions | Kurt Campbell on US’ China focus, future of the Quad, risks of AI

Diplomat who was a key architect of US policy on Asia for over a decade weighs Donald Trump’s emphasis on China ties and the price for spurning multilateralism.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-Kuen
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | What are the concerns and priorities behind new language defining China-US ties?

The two sides have now agreed to include principles such as ‘respect’ and ‘fairness and reciprocity’ that reflect their different priorities.

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China technology

Soaring component costs force laptop makers to rethink shift away from China

The predicted strategic pivot comes as the PC industry braces for subdued consumer demand driven by rising component prices.

China’s military drills

How quickly is China learning from the Ukraine war’s latest drone tactics?

Beijing’s effort is the most systematic of any outside power, but it faces limits learning from a war it is not fighting.

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A Ukrainian serviceman in an unknown area of the Zaporizhzhia region prepares a first-person-view drone for a strike on September 19. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

US’ transactional Taiwan policy puts Indo-Pacific at risk, ex-officials warn

The United States has ‘not been in a weaker position in the western Pacific’ than now, former American commander says.

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The deployment of the USS George Washington to the Middle East was among moves Mark Montgomery says the effects of moving carriers from the Indo-Pacific may last until 2030. Photo: Reuters
China-Japan relations

How expanded Japan-US military drills could complicate PLA planning over Taiwan

This year’s Keen Sword exercise will feature US and Japanese forces deploying mobile missile systems to Yonaguni Island near Taiwan.

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Hong Kong stock market

What tensions? Uniqlo is back in fashion in China despite Beijing-Tokyo dispute

The Japanese clothing brand saw its China sales recover over the past year despite ongoing political tensions and China’s consumer slowdown.

China-Japan relations

Trump pushed Xi on Japan ties, but Chinese leader unmoved

At their recent summit, the US president pressed his Chinese counterpart to end the freeze in ties with Japan, but it appears to be too soon for a thaw.

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Artificial intelligence

Anthropic’s Claude AI gets Chinese-language options settings

Analysts say overseas Chinese communities are the likely target, rather than any plan to enter the mainland China market.

Anthropic’s logo on a smartphone screen. Illustration: Reuters
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Xi-Trump summit outcomes

A second Xi-Trump summit this year, held in Washington, was heavy on pageantry. What did it actually achieve?

China’s private sector

How Puma fits into Chinese sportswear maker Anta’s plan to unlock global growth

Puma joins a growing stable of international brands as Anta builds a multi-brand platform aimed at capturing different consumer segments.

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US-China relations

Opinion | Beyond the summit: how US-China relations could still unravel

High-level optics from Xi’s state visit cannot hide underlying friction – over tech exports, investments and domestic politics – that threatens to pull ties back off track.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Trump urged Xi to talk to Takaichi and lift export curbs on Japan, sources say

The Chinese president wasn’t receptive to the requests during last month’s summit, warning of the risk of Japanese militarism.

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China-EU relations

‘No more dumping, no more spying’: European Parliament hardens line on China

Report calls Beijing an ‘existential threat’ to industry and urges naval exercises around Taiwan Strait.

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UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles)

US firm to make battle-tested drones in Taiwan, boosting supply chain resilience

Drawing on Ukraine war lessons, Aevex’s drones are 3D-printed, easily modified and built to resist electronic warfare.

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Aevex Aerospace's Vandal drone is designed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, as well as electronic warfare and precision strikes. Photo: Aevex Aerospace
Hong Kong

In Focus | Beijing policy advisers map out how post-reunification Taiwan could be governed

Mainland Chinese scholars discuss varying levels of autonomy for the island based on how reunification is achieved.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
US-China relations

US accuses mainland China of targeting Taiwan leader’s family for surveillance

FBI says US citizen Zhang Wanying filmed William Lai Ching-te’s son’s home and vehicles in Seattle before trying to fly to Shanghai.

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US-China relations

Mainland Chinese favour diplomacy to achieve Taiwan reunification with caveats

China Pulse study also reveals faith in the US remains low, although still support for engaging with Washington on trade and security issues.

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China's military weapons

Why the PLA’s Z-10 attack helicopter is taking a bigger role at sea

Aircraft was built to hunt tanks and support ground troops, but a broader maritime role means it can operate closer to Taiwan.

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A Z-10 lands on a PLA Navy ship. The attack helicopter’s maritime role has expanded. Photo: Handout
United States

US defence experts to work inside Taiwan military HQ under reported pact

Move would mark a key upgrade in military ties but sparks domestic concern over budget growth and loss of strategic autonomy.

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Reports on an expanded Taiwan-US Defence Ministry Joint Cooperation Assessment programme say its budget includes funds for US personnel and consultancy costs, travel and interpreting. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Days after Xi-Trump summit, Taiwan opens de facto consulate in US

No Washington stop planned during the three-day visit to Arizona’s semiconductor corridor, sources said.

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SCMP Highlights

Chinese travellers go premium, Malaysia appeals to investors: 5 weekend reads

From growing demand for air travel to Chinese art returning home, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

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