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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.
Hong Kong may have ceded the lead in marketing throughout Greater China to the mainland, but its role is evolving. Illustration: Valentina Vinci
The Future of Marketing in Asia

Basking in the shadows: marketing to and through Hong Kong

Experts at Hungry Digital, Jules & Co and Red Ant Asia discuss the city’s evolving role in marketing strategies.

China's military weapons

PLA’s advanced carrier Fujian transits Taiwan Strait amid military drills

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US-China trade war

Exclusive | Dutch semiconductor giants join delegation to China as US pushes curbs: source

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China-Japan relations

2 Japanese held in China over alleged rare earths smuggling

Both detainees taken into custody last month about a week apart but at least one not suspected of spying.

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China dominates the production of rare earths. Photo: USDA-ARS
European Union

Does Lithuania’s Taiwan pause signal a wider European shift towards pragmatism?

Analysts say economic pressures could force the Baltic nation to recalibrate relations with Beijing.

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Architecture and design

Taichung’s Green Museumbrary: putting civic spaces under one striking roof

Taiwan’s first park-situated library-museum hybrid blends culture, learning and green urban design in a stunning LAM-style landmark.

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Japan

How Japan seeks to win over allies by refuting China’s claims of militarism

Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi questions the accuracy of China’s military spending data, contrasting it with Japan’s transparent approach.

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A sailor raises the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force ensign on board the JS Ise, a helicopter destroyer, as it docks at the international port in Manila in June last year. Photo: AFP
China-Japan relations

China says it warned off multiple Japanese ‘provocations’ during carrier drills

State media airs footage of several encounters involving warships and planes during the Liaoning carrier group’s recent operations in the Pacific.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | What does US Pacific Command name change mean for China and India?

Reverting to the long-used name reflects a more traditional maritime focus while prioritising deterring China, as the Quad loses relevance.

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Mainland China

Amid PLA pressure, Taiwan starts drill to simulate rapid deployment in a crisis

Officials say sustained mainland air and naval operations mean the island’s military will have less time to respond to a crisis.

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Taiwan's defence ministry announced the exercise hours after reporting that the PLA had conducted its second “long-range maritime training mission” of the year on Sunday. Photo: AP
China-Japan relations

Japan’s latest live-fire drill is about offence, not defence: PLA Daily

Tokyo’s forces will become ‘more offensive, more dangerous and more oriented towards actual combat’, Chinese military mouthpiece says.

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A Japan Ground Self-Defence Force soldier operates a quadrupedal uncrewed ground vehicle during a live-fire exercise in Gotemba on June 7. Photo: AFP
Mainland China

KMT accuses DPP of targeting Taiwan’s farmers over trade ties with mainland

The island’s administration has launched investigations into agricultural exporters that reportedly took part in the Straits Forum.

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Editor's Letter

This week in PostMag: a glimpse of tomorrow today, from singing robots to global sci-fi attractions

Robots, architecture and art collide! Discover Sophia the robot’s musical debut, hybrid cultural spaces, and inspiring stories of innovation.

US-China relations

And Apec makes 4? Trump pencils in another ‘big’ China trip as US midterms loom

The US president is on track to be the first in office to visit Shenzhen, with arms sales to Taiwan likely to stay on hold.

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US President Donald Trump tours the VC-25B aircraft gifted by Qatar that will be used as Air Force One, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Friday. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Beijing planning more surveys east of Taiwan to assert sovereignty: state media

Mainland China is ‘diversifying’ its claims with a range of activities ranging from military drills to environmental studies.

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State media report that Beijing is "diversifying" its operations in the waters. Photo: CCTV
Books and literature

How a prize-winning Taiwanese novel could stoke Beijing’s worries over history

Yang Shuang-zi’s Taiwan Travelogue wins the International Booker Prize – and reignites debate over the island’s shifting identity.

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Hong Kong property

Pop star Eason Chan snaps up US$23m home as celebrities flock to luxury property

Agent listings show that the property, in Shouson Hill, has four rooms and a garden, with a saleable area of 2,801 sq ft.

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The Philippines

Beijing details rare marine survey east of Taiwan after Tokyo-Manila talks

Move marks mainland China’s latest bid to assert jurisdictional claims in the contested waters following the maritime boundary negotiations.

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The survey was conducted by the Ministry of Natural Resources’ East China Sea Bureau, which deployed the oceanographic research vessel Xiangyanghong 22. Photo: Handout
US-China trade war

US trade official takes aim at Beijing, faults Washington on industry

William Kimmitt criticises trade distortions linked to China while faulting US leaders for allowing industrial decline.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | No call with Taiwan, no new arms sales: how Trump is preparing to welcome Xi

There are no signs that the US president is about to phone Lai Ching-te and upset the fragile stability with Beijing, sources say.

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Hong Kong property

Star turn for Hong Kong luxury housing as Richie Jen buys US$8.8 million flat

Market watchers say improving liquidity and strong mainland demand are helping revive transactions in Hong Kong’s luxury housing segment.

Hitting a high note. Mandopop star Richie Jen has bought a US$8.8 million luxury apartment in Repulse Bay as confidence returns to Hong Kong's high-end residential sector. Photo: Handout
Diplomacy

More in Taiwan favour goodwill to Beijing over defence ties with US, poll shows

Self-reliance was most preferred when Taiwanese were asked for best approach to safeguarding island security and peace across the strait.

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When asked by the Institute for National Defence and Security Research in Taipei, 44.9 per cent of respondents chose “strengthening self-reliant defence capabilities” as preferred for safeguarding the island's security. Photo: AFP
China's economic recovery

Mainland China climbs 4 spots in global competitiveness ranking

China ranked 12th on the list, despite a decline in economic performance, weak domestic demand and concern over foreign market access.

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China-EU relations

EU hits ‘make-or-break moment’ as divided leaders confront ‘China shock 2.0’

EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing.

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China society

Opinion | China’s ‘check-in culture’ tourists need a reality check

Superficial ‘check-in tourism’ focused on garnering likes on social media is adversely affecting the lives of locals and the facilities they use.

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Tourists take photos at the Mong Kok MTR Station on October 6, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
Crime

Top operative of China-born tycoon Chen Zhi extradited from Cambodia

Mainland police say Liu Ren founded group that operated multiple online gambling platforms and aggressively solicited Chinese citizens.

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Liu Ren (centre) is a central figure of a criminal group masterminded by Chinese businessman Chen Zhi. Photo: CCTV
US-China relations

Opinion | The West must reckon with the reality of China’s rise

Beijing’s emergence as a major power must be navigated with wisdom and respect, rather than framed as a threat that needs to be contained.

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Mainland China

Why did Taiwan fire Himars missiles towards mainland China?

A recent drill was the first time the missiles were fired in the direction of mainland China and highlights the system’s possible significance.

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