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Washington, March 27 – Two US senators have introduced a bipartisan bill to examine delays in arms deliveries to key Indo-Pacific partners.The legislation, called the First Island Chain Deterrence Act, seeks a detailed review of how such delays affect US military readiness in the region...

Taipei, March 26. Reports of Taiwanese citizens going missing, being arrested or questioned, or having their personal freedoms restricted in China have reached 313 since January 2024, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) revealed in a report, according to local media on Thursday.Of the 313 cases...

Beijing/Tokyo, March 25 China has protested to Japan and called for a thorough investigation and punishment of a member of the Japanese Self-Defense Force who allegedly entered the Chinese embassy in Tokyo, carrying a knife, further deepening the rift between the two countries.A 23-year-old...

March 23, New Delhi: Taxi drivers in Taiwan say that rising petrol prices are significantly impacting their livelihoods. Fuel prices in Taiwan increased by $0.05 per liter after the latest revision took effect on Monday.Commuters are also feeling the impact, with the recent increase adding at...

New Delhi, March 22 – In an incident that highlights China's heavy-handed approach to silencing dissenting narratives that seek to undermine its own, the Chinese consulate in Strasbourg recently attempted to pressure a local theatre to cancel a planned performance with Taiwan's National Theatre...

Taipei, March 21 The establishment of another Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in Mumbai, and the participation of Taiwanese think tanks at the recent Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, underscore India's intent to deepen engagement with Taiwan. India should also explore collaborating with...

Washington, March 19 – China is aiming to surpass the US as the world's top artificial intelligence power by 2030, while rapidly modernizing its military to ensure it can seize Taiwan by force if necessary, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told lawmakers on Thursday, even as she...

In New Delhi, on March 16, Benq, a display solutions provider based in Taiwan, announced its goal of achieving a 50% increase in its revenue in 2026, driven by a significant growth in its monitor and interactive flat panel business in India and South Asia. Rajeev Singh, the Managing Director for...

Washington, March 15 – China has become the subject of international ridicule as its HQ-9B missiles, once touted as the best air defense system, have catastrophically failed in Pakistan, Venezuela, and now Iran within a year, according to a recent report.While China's HQ-9B missiles and JY-27A...

New York, March 12 The US has initiated investigations against its trading partners, including India, China, Japan, and the EU, to examine and address "unfair foreign practices" that negatively impact American manufacturing.United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced the...

Taipei, March 11 – Around 300 people participated in an annual march in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, to commemorate the 1959 Tibetan uprising. Organizers warned that China's "expansion of authoritarian rule" would not be limited to just one place, according to local media.Kelsang Gyaltsen...

Taipei, March 9 – Taipei rejected Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent remarks about Taiwan on Monday, calling Beijing a "troublemaker" in the international community and a "saboteur of cross-strait peace", according to local media.Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lin Chia-lung...

March 09, New Delhi – Stock markets across Asia plunged on Monday as oil prices surged more than 30 per cent following the near-complete shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.In South Korea, the Kospi index dropped 6.7 per cent. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell around 5.8 per cent after initially declining...

Birmingham, March 8 Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen lost to his familiar opponent, Lin Chun-Yi, in the men's singles final of the All England Open here on Sunday, prolonging the country's wait to see a champion again at the prestigious tournament.The 24-year-old Indian put up a strong fight...

Beijing, March 7 – The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) faces increasing instability in 2026, as investigations into services and units linked to the February 26 incidents potentially disrupt leadership readiness and war preparation efforts, a report highlights.The report adds that the...

Beijing, March 5 China announced a defense budget increase of approximately 1.91 trillion yuan (USD 277 billion), a 7% rise from the previous year in yuan terms, as part of its efforts to rapidly modernize its armed forces and keep pace with the US military.Premier Li Qiang, flanked by Chinese...

Washington, March 5 – US lawmakers, foreign leaders, and experts have warned that China is expanding its influence in Europe. They said that Beijing uses investment, pressure, and covert tactics, and urged closer US-Europe coordination on technology, supply chains, and security.At a hearing on...

Tokyo, February 27 – Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has responded to China's criticism of Tokyo's efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities, local media reported on Friday.In response to questions about the Japanese government's decision to eliminate restrictions on the...

New Delhi, February 26 Consumer electronics brand Acerpure, a part of Taiwan's Acer Group, is looking to leverage its success in India to expand into other emerging markets like the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia as it seeks to grow globally, a senior company official said on...

February 24, New Delhi – China has imposed restrictions on 40 Japanese firms and organizations, citing national security concerns, in an escalating dispute that has already affected travel to Japan.The tensions follow remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggesting that Tokyo...