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Taipei Gets Tough on Beijing

The new move marks one of the most comprehensive efforts in recent years to strengthen Taiwan’s legal defences against Beijing’s covert attempts…reports Asian Lite News Taiwanese lawmakers from both the ruling and

October 26, 2025

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Nuclear blackmail fears loom over Strait

China’s growing nuclear arsenal, including air, land, and sea capabilities, raises fears of coercion over Taiwan, potentially limiting US intervention and reshaping Indo-Pacific deterrence….reports Asian Lite News China’s rapid growth and diversification

October 16, 2025

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Taiwan Mulls Chip Curbs on South Africa

Although Taiwan is not a major chip supplier to South Africa, it plays a dominant role in global semiconductor production, and even limited restrictions may serve as a diplomatic warning. Taiwan’s Ministry

July 30, 2025

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UK Warns China Over Taiwan Moves

Healey’s comments come amid rising global concerns over Chinese military activity around Taiwan and the growing Western focus on the Indo-Pacific region. British Defence Secretary John Healey has said the UK is

July 28, 2025

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US urges Asian allies to boost defence

Speaking at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth delivered a forceful address declaring that China is “rehearsing for the real deal” with military drills simulating a

June 1, 2025

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‘South Africa acting under Chinese pressure’

Taiwanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung accused South Africa of resorting to “little tricks” under Chinese pressure since last year, alleging that Pretoria has been systematically trying to alter the standing

May 18, 2025

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Taiwan tests new missile system

Visuals released by the MND showed the Land Sword II in action, with footage capturing the successful launch of the missile system in a test-firing exercise. Taiwan has conducted back-to-back military drills

May 15, 2025

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U.S. Lawmakers Reassert Taiwan Support with New Legislation

Republican John Curtis and Democrat Jeff Merkley introduced the bill on Monday for the fourth time…reports Asian Lite News Two U.S. senators have reintroduced the Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act, aiming to reaffirm

May 9, 2025

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China Controls Thai Press in Xinjiang Visit

The visit was part of Beijing’s effort to showcase the welfare of Uyghurs who had been deported from Thailand…reports Asian Lite News Chinese authorities closely monitored Thai journalists during a tightly controlled

March 20, 2025

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Taiwan’s first indigenous sub set for sea trials

Military spokesperson Sun Li-fang dismissed concerns that the project was facing setbacks due to power supply issues Taiwan’s first domestically built submarine, Hai Kun, also known as Narwhal, is set to begin

February 27, 2025

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