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Mainland China
Will turmoil around former leader Ma Ying-jeou affect Taiwan’s local elections?
The KMT elder’s foundation has been embroiled in controversy for months, with escalating allegations and a family intervention.
14 Jun 2026 - 10:00AM
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China exports
Do China’s export curbs on tungsten threaten Japan’s AI chip supply chain?
13 Jun 2026 - 3:00PM
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China’s Communist Party
Top Beijing official hails ‘enthusiastic’ Taiwanese role in cross-strait event
13 Jun 2026 - 9:07PM
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Huawei
Can Huawei’s ‘chip queen’ help China beat the US tech blockade?
He Tingbo says her epiphany came from an ancient irrigation system in Sichuan province, built without modern machinery or electricity.
13 Jun 2026 - 10:00AM
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China's military weapons
China’s navy has missiles and drones. Why is it bringing back the ‘big guns’?
A new 155mm naval gun is said to be in development and it could provide firepower support for a future attack on Taiwan.
13 Jun 2026 - 6:31AM
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South China Sea
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Philippines’ belligerence towards China out of step with Asean trend
Manila’s security-first approach and alignment with extra-regional powers is at odds with the pragmatic direction of China-Asean relations.
13 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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China's economic recovery
AI has boosted the US economy. Why isn’t it doing the same for China?
AI might be an economic panacea for the US, but it may not be one for China and the recovery of its real estate industry, one analyst says.
12 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM
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Mainland China
Beijing pushes Taiwan exchanges at Straits Forum despite tightened restrictions
Annual event meant to spur cross-strait integration takes place amid expanded ban by island’s ruling party on who can attend.
12 Jun 2026 - 7:04PM
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China-Japan relations
Wartime apology author and Japan-China ‘bridge’ Yohei Kono dies at 89
Trade delegation to Beijing postponed after death of prominent backchannel figure who served as Japanese chief cabinet secretary.
12 Jun 2026 - 4:06PM
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Hong Kong tourism
Can Hong Kong cash in on ecotourism without trashing its natural treasures?
With more visitors seeking outdoor experiences in Hong Kong, how do authorities protect the landscapes they are promoting?
12 Jun 2026 - 8:33AM
Donald Trump
Taipei envoy sees US$14 billion arms package moving ahead under Trump
US president has yet to decide on the sale as Taipei presses its case and opposition KMT figures visit Washington.
12 Jun 2026 - 12:21PM
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China-Japan relations
What’s behind Beijing’s seabed mapping east of Taiwan?
Expert says knowledge of the waters and seabed could allow ‘more effective submarine and anti-submarine operations’.
11 Jun 2026 - 11:34PM
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China-Philippines relations
China sanctions Philippine defence chief Gilberto Teodoro
Chinese foreign ministry says Teodoro is banned from entering China because of his ‘erroneous remarks’ on the country.
11 Jun 2026 - 10:04PM
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Cheng Li-wun
KMT chief Cheng Li-wun meets Trump ally Steve Daines in Washington
Cheng tells US lawmakers that the Kuomintang deeply values defence cooperation with Washington: report.
11 Jun 2026 - 8:03PM
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China-North Korea relations
Was Xi’s stance on North Korea military ties also a message for US, Russia?
Analysts note the Chinese leader’s remarks were not reported in full by North Korean state media.
11 Jun 2026 - 4:50PM
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US-China relations
US midterms could bring ‘renewed volatility’ to China ties, veteran diplomat warns
Election results might have ‘profound impact’ on relations if the Democrats win control of Congress, according to Bian Qingzu.
10 Jun 2026 - 7:00PM
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Food and Drinks
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for June 11-13
Taipei’s Knock Knock Bar drops by 001 at Tai Kwun, 2 Kowloon bars join hands as Avoca works with Clan & Co, and Gokan launches an Okinawa-inspired menu.
10 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
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China-Japan relations
Beijing detects suspected Japanese spy planes near Taiwan
Two crewed electronic reconnaissance aircraft sent to ‘snoop around’ and observe mainland Chinese vessels, leading PLA analyst says.
10 Jun 2026 - 8:50PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summits
Cheng Li-wun talks Trump, Taiwan and a future leadership run
KMT chief calls Trump’s anti-independence remarks a ‘positive step’, says her party’s return to power is the only path to peace.
11 Jun 2026 - 9:24AM
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Mainland China
Taiwanese lawmakers spar over 12-fold budget rise for US joint defence programme
Proposal by island’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party hints at advanced action plans, as opposition Kuomintang questions spending surge.
9 Jun 2026 - 7:46PM
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US-China tech war
SpaceX IPO set to lift industry in push for space-based AI, solar power: report
The company’s expected listing may boost overall satellite industry profit as it expands into more space-based applications.
8 Jun 2026 - 9:30PM
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Mainland China
Taiwan hits back at Beijing’s ‘cognitive warfare’ after coastguard patrols
Island’s defence minister says the operation aimed at asserting mainland jurisdiction over waters Beijing does not control.
8 Jun 2026 - 8:26PM
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China-Japan relations
Has a diplomatic feud prompted China to press pause on Japanese film and music?
This week’s Shanghai film festival doesn’t include any movies from Japan – the latest sign of an unofficial boycott.
8 Jun 2026 - 4:06PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks cut losses as AI rallies in Asia unravel on Fed rate-hike fears
Investors drive Hong Kong and other Asian markets lower as the AI trade unravels on rate-increase fears after strong reading on US jobs report.
8 Jun 2026 - 5:36PM
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China's military weapons
China urged to fast-track carrier fleet upgrades as Japan boosts strike power
A potential gap that China’s carrier strike groups ‘need to address is the limited number of stealth fighters’, former PLA Navy officer says.
7 Jun 2026 - 10:00PM
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US-China relations
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On Taiwan, the Trump-Xi summit offered more than optics
The meeting between the Chinese and US presidents laid the groundwork for more predictable China-US relations, including on cross-strait issues.
7 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM
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China-Japan relations
Beijing sends largest patrol ship east of Taiwan after Japan-Philippine talks
Communist Party mouthpiece warns the two countries are becoming a ‘source of trouble’ and putting regional peace at risk.
7 Jun 2026 - 3:40PM
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Kuomintang
Lawmaker blacklisted by Beijing makes long-shot bid to become Taipei mayor
Ruling DPP’s Puma Shen made his name as an outspoken civil defence activist, but faces an uphill battle to unseat the KMT’s Wayne Chiang.
7 Jun 2026 - 3:00PM
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