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KMT chairman Eric Chu (left) and TPP chief Huang Kuo-chang aim to craft a coordinated response on defending judicial fairness, safeguarding democracy and addressing the economic impact of US import tariffs. Photo: CNA
William Lai

Taiwan opposition to hold urgent summit amid recall battle with ruling DPP

Ruling party trying to suppress dissent through legal means after losing control of the legislature last year, KMT chief alleges.

Hong Kong politics

Hongkongers settling in Taiwan to undergo ‘observation period’

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The Philippines

Philippines, US launch ‘full battle’ Balikatan drills, some near Taiwan

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Donald Trump

Open Questions | Beijing adviser Yan Anlin on why a timetable for reunification has drawbacks

‘We are in a preparatory phase’, noted Taiwan studies expert and former aide to lead negotiator in historic 1993 cross-strait talks says.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
China’s military drills

‘Surprising’ PLA helicopter training signals evolving Taiwan strategy: experts

State media reports show Central Theatre Command 81st Group Army unit rehearsing complex naval coordination exercises.

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Lust, Caution made waves for its sex scenes but overdid the caution

Although beautifully staged, this Hong Kong-US-China production starring Tony Leung and Tang Wei had a muddled story and misguided messages.

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Espionage

Taiwan spy scandals expose frailty of political and military defences

As government aides are investigated, there is alarm over Beijing’s intensifying efforts to undermine Taiwanese authorities from within.

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High-level breaches in Taiwan have fuelled fears that Beijing’s decades-long efforts to cultivate spy networks on the island are reaching new levels. Photo: Shutterstock
Diplomacy

Opinion | A world on edge is headed for a geopolitical reckoning – in May

Lasting changes could arise from the Trump vs Xi diplomatic chess, EU’s emerging strategy and political flux in Seoul, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

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US-China relations

Americans’ dislike for China softens, Pew survey shows

Attitudes remain overwhelmingly negative at 77 per cent but percentage of respondents with ‘very unfavourable’ views drops 10 points.

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United States

S&P 500, Nasdaq gain on boost from US-Japan tariff talks

Indexes had extended losses on Wednesday after US Fed chair Jerome Powell warned Trump’s trade policies risked pushing inflation.

Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Viral stories

Taiwan tourist criticised for shaking trees for ‘cherry blossom rain’ in Japan

Surprisingly, her child, standing next to her, starts imitating the action by hitting other branches.

A Taiwanese tourist was criticised for shaking trees for “cherry blossom rain” photos in Japan. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Threads
Banking & finance

Hong Kong banks face highest bad-loan risk in Asia-Pacific from US tariffs: Fitch

Higher US tariffs could weaken banks’ profitability and asset quality in export-reliant markets, rating agency says.

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William Lai

Taiwan leader’s approval ratings drop amid drive to unseat opposition lawmakers

Polling suggests Lai faces ‘unprecedented levels of public dissatisfaction’ and the Trump tariffs are a further risk to his support base.

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US-China relations

Opinion | Like Cixi, Trump has made the mistake of declaring an ill-advised war

Soon after the empress dowager declared war on foreign powers in 1900, the Qing dynasty collapsed. Trump’s tariffs reflect the same delusion.

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a photo opportunity on the South Portico of the White House on April 9. Photo: AFP
Espionage

Former aide to Taiwan’s security chief expelled from DPP over spying allegations

Ho Jen-chieh, who worked for the island’s former foreign minister Joseph Wu, is suspected of leaking classified information to Beijing.

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Joseph Wu has been a central figure in shaping Taiwan’s foreign and security policy. Photo: Kamaryt Michal/CTK/dpa

Taiwan braces amid recall campaign in DPP bid to retake control of legislature

With 35 KMT lawmakers facing potential removal by voters, analysts warn partisan divisions and political instability could worsen.

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US-China relations

US weapons to Taiwan at risk from weak supply chains but Ukraine ‘not to blame’

Think tank audits 25 items, finds only seven with a strong defence industrial base and calls for significant improvements.

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US-China trade war

Will Trump’s tariffs lead to an emboldened Beijing in the Taiwan Strait?

US involvement and sanctions will already be part of planning for any actions towards Taipei by mainland China, observers say.

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Beijing has doubled down on its hard line on Taiwan since the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party took over the island’s leadership and increased arms purchases from the US. Photo: CCTV
Science

Denisovans first discovered in Russia reached Taiwan Strait, fossil suggests

The discovery of archaic human jawbone shatters assumptions about the geographic limits of the Denisova hominin.

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Hong Kong

Need a caffeine fix? Try the Coffee HK x Tokyo Coffee Festival

Hong Kong’s debut nod to your beloved cup of Joe will leave you full of beans next weekend.

Ukraine war

China and North Korea’s war aid to Russia creates risks in Pacific: US admiral

The US Indo-Pacific Command head told senators China has provided tools and chips in return for submarine tech and other help.

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US Indo-Pacific Command Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo gestures during a press conference at the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio, northern Philippines, in August 2024. Photo: AP

Taiwan’s immigration chief retires early amid mainland spouse rules backlash

Bill Chung steps down as his agency comes under fire for enforcing a policy that critics say sows social division.

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Bill Chung, director general of Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency, will retire on Monday. Photo: Handout
US-China trade war

Trump’s tariffs, China targeting in focus as House lawmakers fret over alliances

US defence officials pledge to deepen cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners while America’s top trade envoy faces pointed questions again.

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Semiconductors

Samsung denies halting chip foundry services for Chinese clients

Samsung operates one of the few foundries capable of rivalling industry-leading TSMC in producing advanced chips.

Hong Kong stock market

Chinese defence stocks in play as Trump’s tariffs erase DeepSeek-fuelled gains

Military industry is providing stability against the backdrop of turbulence in global markets, Industrial Securities analyst Shi Kang says.

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The People’s Liberation Army launched joint exercises around Taiwan on April 1, marking Beijing’s latest warning to the island. Photo: CCTV
TSMC

TSMC could face US$1 billion fine over chip in Huawei AI processor

Penalising TSMC comes at a critical moment for US-Taiwan relations after Trump slapped a 32 per cent levy on imports from the island.

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TSMC is under a US investigation over a Huawei processor containing chips from the Taiwanese company. Photo: Reuters
Japan

Eyes in the sky: US to deploy long-range drones near Taiwan, Japan confirms

The MQ-4C Triton surveillance drones are capable of operating for over 24 hours straight and covering a range of 13,700km.

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Semiconductors

US memory chipmaker Micron to impose tariff surcharge on products

Micron’s overseas manufacturing sites are largely based in Asia, including mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore.

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