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Evacuations underway in the Philippines and Taiwan ahead of Typhoon Ragasa

Authorities in the Philippines and Taiwan are organizing evacuations as Typhoon Ragasa approaches, intensifying while moving toward southern China. The storm is expected to make landfall around midday on the Babuyan Islands in the Philippines, located approximately 740 kilometers south of Taiwan. On......

China, climate crisis and Cop31: key takeaways from the Pacific Islands forum

The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), held last week in Honiara, Solomon Islands, brought together leaders from 18 nations and territories at a moment of heightened geopolitical tensions and urgent climate challenges. The agenda was dominated by China’s influence in the region, debates over climate......

Taiwan’s record-breaking exports highlight AI-driven semiconductor boom

Taiwan’s exports soared to an unprecedented $58.5 billion in August, marking a 34.1% year-on-year increase and the island's highest-ever monthly trade performance. This significant growth defied concerns over newly imposed U.S. tariffs and underscored Taiwan’s pivotal role in the global......

Tuvalu considers withdrawing from pacific summit amid China-Taiwan tensions

Tuvalu is considering pulling out of the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting in Honiara next month after host Solomon Islands announced that no external dialogue partners, including China, the US, and Taiwan, would be allowed to attend. Prime Minister Feletei Teo expressed disappointment......

Donald Trump imposes 100% tariffs on imported chips and semiconductors

Major tariff hike targets global tech supply chains US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on imported chips and semiconductors, a move poised to reshape the global technology landscape. Speaking from the White House on August 6, Trump stated, "We will implement significant......

China condemns UK warship's Taiwan Strait patrol as provocative

China's military has denounced the recent passage of a British warship through the Taiwan Strait, characterizing it as a deliberate act of "intentional provocation" that jeopardizes regional peace and stability. The British Royal Navy clarified that HMS Spey's patrol was part of a pre-planned......

China warns US against provoking Taiwan crisis

China has issued a stern warning to the United States, cautioning it not to "play with fire" regarding Taiwan, following remarks by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who labeled China as a "threat to the region" at the Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore. Hegseth accused China......

Taiwan’s president urges peace with China while preparing for conflict

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te marked one year in office by emphasizing the island’s desire for peace and dialogue with China, while stressing the importance of strengthening its defenses. Despite repeated calls for talks, China, which labels Lai a "separatist," has refused engagement......

China Expands Military Drills Around Taiwan in Latest Show of Force

China's recent military exercises saw its army, navy, air force, and rocket forces surrounding Taiwan. The drills, according to Beijing, were intended to practice a blockade of the self-governing island. China continues to claim Taiwan as part of its territory, with repeated threats of using force......