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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.
William Kimmitt, US under secretary of commerce for international trade, speaks at the Hudson Institute in Washington on Thursday. Photo: X/Hudson Institute
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

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Hong Kong property

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

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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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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A Taiwanese Himars rocket system positioned near the west coast during an exercise. Photo: AFP
Kuomintang

Taiwan KMT leader visits US, but ‘concerns over her positions persist’: expert

KMT chairwoman said her US visit went ‘beyond expectations’, but concerns about her position on some issues may persist, an expert says.

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Cheng Li-wun, chair of Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang, visited Washington as part of a US tour aimed at explaining her party’s approach to cross-Strait relations and defence policy. Photo: AP
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump taps Defence Production Act as Iran war strains weapons stockpiles

Iran conflict has led to concern in Congress, White House that US may struggle to respond to another crisis in the near future.

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US-China relations

Trump’s woes at home, China’s World Cup presence: 7 US-China relations reads

From US denaturalisation to military safety talks, here are highlights from our overseas correspondents in the first half of June 2026.

Mainland China

Taiwan’s website for intelligence tips from mainland China spurs debate

‘Contact window’ launched for political, military, economic and social intelligence but critics say disinformation will be a challenge.

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Taiwan has set up a website for mainland Chinese to report intelligence-related information. Photo: National Security Bureau
South China Sea

The quiet escalation unfolding around Taiwan’s remote outposts

Taipei says it is the first time mainland Chinese government vessels have entered waters near Taiping.

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Taiping is the largest naturally formed island in the vicinity of Mischief, Subi and Fiery Cross reefs in the southern part of the contested Spratly Islands. Photo: AFP
Mainland China

Taiwanese group sends emergency call to revive cross-strait sea rescue drills

Joint exercises to protect lives and property in the waters have not been held in a decade.

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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.

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China exports

Do China’s export curbs on tungsten threaten Japan’s AI chip supply chain?

Tungsten-based materials are widely used in semiconductor manufacturing, and recent supply constraints highlight growing vulnerabilities.

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Labourers work at a tungsten mining factory in Zhongshan in China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on June 2, 2017. Photo: Reuters
China’s Communist Party

Top Beijing official hails ‘enthusiastic’ Taiwanese role in cross-strait event

Wang Huning tells delegates to ‘stand on the right side of history’ after the island’s ruling party banned officials from attending the forum.

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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.

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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.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
South China Sea

Opinion | 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.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
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.

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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.

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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.

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Yohei Kono, pictured in Tokyo in 2013, held various high-level positions in Japan’s government, including stints as chief cabinet secretary and foreign minister. Photo: AP
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?

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
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.

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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’.

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