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US SUPPORT FOR TAIWAN DEFENSE
Taiwan proposes record USD 35B defence budget for 2027 as China's military pressure growsTaiwan plans a record defense budget to counter China's military threats. This significant increase signals intensified efforts to deter po...- Why Taiwan and the South China Sea are two sides of the same strategic coinTaiwan and the South China Sea hold significant global trade importance. China claims Taiwan and asserts sovereignty over the South China S...
- In 1978, Japan released just 10 to 15 cane toads on Ishigaki Island; their population likely surpassed 20,000, and native snakes were found dead near the toadsA Japanese island's initiative to curb pests with cane toads resulted in unintended consequences. These invasive toads proliferated, wreaki...
- Stars and Stripes publisher to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadershipStars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer Jr. announced his retirement, citing differing philosophies with Pentagon leadership. This move fol...
- Samsung hikes chipmaking prices by up to 15% on demand spikeDemand from Chinese customers has been particularly strong, but Samsung has been unable to meet all orders because it must serve US custome...
- Taiwan records heightened Chinese military activity around its territoryTaiwan's defense ministry reported twenty Chinese aircraft sorties and seven naval vessels operating nearby. Fifteen of these aircraft ente...
- How U.S. military funding propelled China's robot dogsThe rise of Unitree, a Chinese company known for its impressive robot dogs, can be attributed to research breakthroughs funded by the US mi...
- Global Market: Emerging Asian currencies rise as softer dollar, rate-hike bets support sentimentAsian currencies strengthened modestly as a weaker US dollar and fading expectations of a September Federal Reserve rate hike supported eme...
- Taiwan detects five PLA aircraft sorties, eight PLAN vessels around its territoryTaiwan detected five Chinese aircraft sorties and numerous naval vessels operating nearby. Three of these aircraft entered Taiwan's norther...
- Global Market: Emerging Asian currencies rise as softer dollar supports regional marketsEmerging Asian currencies gained on Monday as a weaker US dollar supported regional markets, with Taiwan and Thailand leading gains. Invest...
- Is America behind Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Mecca defence pact? Here’s what US President Donald Trump said on 'Islamic NATO'Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Defence Pact: US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabi...
- Taiwan detects one Chinese military aircraft, 16 ships around islandTaiwan detected Chinese military aircraft and vessels operating near its territory. One Chinese aircraft entered Taiwan's northern Air Defe...
- Taiwan detects 11 Chinese aircraft, eight naval vessels operating near its territoryTaiwan detected eleven Chinese military aircraft sorties and eight naval vessels operating nearby. Seven of these aircraft crossed the Taiw...
- US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western HemisphereUS aircraft carriers are stretched thin by operations against Iran. The USS George Washington is moving from the Pacific to the Middle East...
- Trump’s 100% tariff on drones deepens US-China tech decouplingThe United States is imposing significant tariffs on imported drones and their parts. Heavier drones and those with specific capabilities w...
- US partners with Boeing, RTX to boost production of SM-3 missile components amid Iran warThe US Department of War is ramping up missile interceptor production in collaboration with essential partners. Contracts with Boeing and R...
- Global Market: Taiwan dollar surges to one-month high as foreign flows boost currencyTaiwandollar surged 0.5% to a one-month high as foreign investors poured funds intolocal equities. The move reflects stronger capital inflo...
- Taiwan simulates repelling Chinese assault, to slow mobile internet in annual war gamesTaiwan's military simulated repelling a Chinese air landing assault on Penghu Islands. The annual Han Kuang exercise rehearses various scen...
- US opposes actions disrupting freedom of navigation in Taiwan StraitThe United States opposes China's Taiwan Strait traffic restrictions due to a typhoon. Taiwan asserts the strait is an international waterw...
- Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attackTaiwan began annual military exercises simulating a Chinese invasion response. These drills test 24-hour defense capabilities and counter C...
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