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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.
Namewee and Iris Hsieh. Photo: Instagram/namewee, Facebook/iriss0810
Malaysia

‘I saw her die before my eyes’: Namewee breaks silence on Iris Hsieh’s death

Rapper, released after a probe into Iris Hsieh’s death, recounts efforts to save her, urging public to stop cyberbullying deceased influencer.

China-Japan relations

3 PLA warships sailed past Japan amid row over PM Takaichi’s Taiwan comments

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US-China relations

Beijing criticises first Taiwan arms deal since Trump’s return to White House

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China-Japan relations

Beijing summons Japanese ambassador in latest protest over PM’s Taiwan comments

Chinese foreign ministry calls Japanese leader’s remarks ‘egregiously wrong’ and urges Tokyo ‘to immediately correct itself’.

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Chinese foreign vice-minister Sun Weidong has described the Japanese leader’s remarks as an “interference in China’s internal affairs”. Photo: Xinhua
China economy

China economy slows, Taiwan tensions, Nexperia talks

This week: Economic data disappoints, China slams new Japan PM over Taiwan comments, The Sichuan drone carrier starts sea trials; Next week: Dutch delegation visits Beijing for Nexperia talks; EV makers post earnings, arrivals cards go digital and more.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong raises GDP growth forecast to 3.2% amid ‘robust’ economic performance

Finance chief Paul Chan attributes figure to stronger-than-expected performance in first three quarters and slight de-escalation of US-China tensions.

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China stock market

Stick with emerging-market stocks, especially in China, AI: UBS

Firms with direct exposure to AI demand, especially in China, are set to shine among emerging-market equities next year, Swiss bank says.

People pass the window of a brokerage house where a screen displays stock index information in Beijing on October 13, 2025. Photo: Reuters
China’s fourth plenum

How Xi’s ongoing battle against PLA corruption shapes China’s military future

The fight against graft in the armed forces is set to become one of the national priorities for the next five years.

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SCMP Highlights

Trump signs bill to end shutdown, China leads patent race: SCMP daily highlights

From China filing nearly half of all patents in 2024 to impact of Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

TV shows and streaming video

Review | Had I Not Seen the Sun: Netflix’s ridiculous serial killer romance

In this Taiwanese Netflix romance, a serial killer is interviewed nine years after his crimes by a reporter who is plagued by nightmares.

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Moon Lee as Chiang Hsiao-tung (left) and Tseng Jing-hua as serial killer Li Jen-yao in a still from Had I Not Seen the Sun. Photo: Netflix
US-China relations

US invites Taiwan KMT chief to Washington, stresses top priority to ‘avoid war’

De facto ambassador Raymond Greene meets opposition party’s new chairwoman two weeks after the Xi-Trump summit in Busan.

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Raymond Greene (left), the de facto US ambassador to Taiwan, met with Cheng Li-wun, the new leader of the KMT, just two weeks after a summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in Busan last month. Photo: Handout
China-EU relations

China-EU relations stumble from one flare-up to another

A speech by Taiwan’s No 2 leader and the seizure of a Chinese-owned chipmaker are just further examples of endless friction between China and the EU.

Malaysia

Malaysian rapper Namewee released over probe into Taiwanese influencer’s death

Police say Namewee’s release on police bail is effective until November 26 while investigations into Iris Hsieh’s death are ongoing.

Mainland China

Mainland police offer cash rewards for tips on Taiwan’s ‘terrible’ influencers

Online personalities Wen Ziyu and Chen Boyuan identified as ‘henchmen and accomplices’ for the island’s independence.

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Wen Ziyu, one of two Taiwanese influencers accused by police in Fujian province of “separatist activities”. Photo: YouTube/ 攝徒日記Fun TV
China-Japan relations

Japan ‘very much willing’ to keep talking to Beijing over Taiwan: top diplomat

Ambassador to Australia Kazuhiro Suzuki says proper communications are vital to avoid ‘misunderstandings’.

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Japan’s ambassador to Australia Kazuhiro Suzuki. Photo: X/JPEmbassyAU
China-Japan relations

Has Takaichi planted a Taiwan ‘time bomb’ in Tokyo’s ties with Beijing?

The Japanese prime minister’s comments about military intervention were unusually direct for such a sensitive topic.

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China-EU relations

Why China and Europe need to talk and how they can cope with chaos

Joerg Wuttke lays blame on both sides for troubled relations and calls for a new Manhattan Project to break Chinese dominance on rare earths.

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US-China relations

Ex-New York governors’ aide Linda Sun on trial for acting as Chinese agent

Sun and her husband, Chris Hu, are accused of making millions from their illicit conduct and reaping other rewards, like Nanjing-style ducks.

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Linda Sun and her husband, Christopher Hu, leave Brooklyn Federal Court after their arraignment in September 2024. Photo: AP
Malaysia

Malaysian AG says no proof linking Namewee to Taiwanese influencer’s death

The 42-year-old Malaysian will be released on police bail on Thursday while investigations into Iris Hsieh’s death are ongoing.

China-EU relations

Beijing irked by Taiwan No 2’s speech, but measured response likely: analysts

Unofficial engagement at European Parliament is expected to prompt mainland officials to ‘be a lot more vigilant’ about political stunts.

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Foxconn

Nvidia and Apple supplier Foxconn posts 17% rise in third-quarter profit

Net profit for Nvidia’s biggest server maker and Apple’s top iPhone assembler hits US$1.89 billion, higher than US$1.62 billion estimate.

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Foxconn Technology Group is the world’s largest electronics contract manufacturer. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Rapper Namewee and influencer Iris Hsieh had ‘special relationship’: police

The rapper is in custody amid an ongoing investigation into the death of the Taiwanese social media star.

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Malaysian rapper Namewee (right) and influencer Iris Hsieh. Photos: Handout
Scams and swindles

Editorial | Silver lining in sprawling scam case is cross-border cooperation

The brazen criminal case involving Chen Zhi shows the importance of joint global efforts against cybercrime and transnational scams.

Belgium

‘Milestone’ or stunt? Taiwanese debate No 2 leader’s European Parliament speech

Supporters call Hsiao Bi-khim’s secret address a diplomatic win but critics label it a show to ‘deceive voters’.

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SCMP Highlights

China to bring space crew home, Taiwan’s manpower crisis: SCMP daily highlights

From the economic impact of China’s ageing population to Nexperia chips flowing back into Europe, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

One of the first panoramic shots of China’s Tiangong space station, taken by a Shenzhou-16 mission astronaut in October 2024. Photo: CMSA
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong couple who hid, aided 4 wanted protesters jailed for 13, 17 months

Ng Shuk-wai and Yu Hin-lam plead guilty to perverting the course of justice by hiding four fugitives ahead of their attempt to escape to Taiwan.

The District Court building in Wan Chai. Photo: Nora Tam
Semiconductors

Semiconductor giant TSMC posts slowest growth in 18 months amid AI bubble debate

The Taiwanese contract manufacturer is the go-to chipmaker for Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, Qualcomm and Apple.

SCMP Highlights

Uproar at Miss Universe event, ‘da ka’ moments in Singapore: 7 Asia highlights

From Chinese tourists flocking to Singapore to Miss Universe turmoil in Thailand, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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