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Taiwan tracks 53 Chinese vessels across regional waters as Liaoning carrier moves near Philippines
Taiwan's National Security Council has identified 53 Chinese naval and official vessels operating across a wide area of the western Pacific, prompting concern about simultaneous military pressure near Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines.
October 30, 2026
Silicon Motion raises annual dividend 15% as record growth supports bigger shareholder payout
Silicon Motion increased its annual dividend to $2.30 per ADS after explosive growth. See why $SIMO’s recent selloff makes Q3 earnings especially important.
October 16, 2026
Taipei mayor apologises over police conduct after gay-bar raids trigger LGBTQ protests
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has regretted improper police conduct after raids on gay venues led to questioning of 51 Commander D patrons and public protests.
October 5, 2026
Taiwan deploys larger patrol vessels around Pratas Islands as Chinese activity increases
Taiwan has stationed a new patrol vessel at the remote Pratas Islands and is regularly sending larger ships as Chinese maritime activity increases nearby.
September 26, 2026
Xi Jinping begins US state visit as trade, AI and Taiwan dominate high-stakes Washington talks
Xi Jinping arrives in Washington with China transformed since 2017. See how AI, trade, rare earths and Taiwan could shape crucial US-China talks.
September 23, 2026
Taiwan uses attack drones in joint combat drill for first time before Trump-Xi summit
Taiwan has integrated multiple attack-drone types into a joint military exercise for the first time as Taipei accelerates lessons from modern drone warfare ahead of the September 24 Trump-Xi summit.
September 19, 2026
China’s Dong Jun warns against militarism as Japan-Taiwan tensions sharpen
China’s defence minister has warned against militarism and historical revisionism at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum as tensions with Japan remain elevated over Taiwan and regional security.
September 17, 2026
China’s new exit rules take effect as technology-security cases gain power to restrict overseas travel
China’s expanded September 15 border rules allow exit restrictions linked to technology and industrial security, adding another layer to Beijing’s tightening national-security framework.
September 15, 2026
Gogoro shares surge as Q2 margin hits five-year high and net loss narrows by $22m
Gogoro Q2 revenue rose 7% as gross margin hit 22.6%, net loss narrowed sharply and scooter registrations rebounded 51%.
August 24, 2026
Lai Ching-te invokes 1958 Taiwan Strait battle as defence budget passes NT$1tn
President Lai Ching-te used the anniversary of the 1958 Taiwan Strait crisis to defend record military spending while renewing his offer of dialogue with Beijing.
August 23, 2026