Taiwan airline seeks role in ‘whole of society’ defence with surveillance flights to counter China
Flying over the blue waters off Taiwan’s east coast, a light aircraft equipped with a powerful U.S.-made radar slung under its belly tracks Chinese warships,
As political winds shift, top chipmaker TSMC looks beyond Taiwan
Silicon Valley may be the heart of global tech, but its pulse depends on a special kind of lifeblood — high-end microchips — many of
The Lesson of China’s Japan Bullying
The Chinese Communist Party is putting the squeeze on Japan to punish its new Prime Minister for telling the truth. Asked in Parliament on Nov.
Philippines to focus on South China Sea code of conduct despite China’s obstinance
As the Philippines prepares to lead the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026, Manila’s leaders have vowed to press for a legally binding
China’s Strategic Ambitions, Assertiveness, And Escalation In The South China Sea
China’s recent military exercises in the South China Sea (SCS, 南海, nanhai) — including live-fire night drills, high-speed naval manoeuvres, and coordinated helicopter operations — reflect a broader,
Quad partners’ Malabar exercise advances naval integration
The Quadrilateral partnership of Australia, India, Japan and the United States completed Exercise Malabar in mid-November 2025 after nine days of maritime training in and
Taiwan purchases advanced missile system from U.S.
Taiwan purchased from the United States a $699 million advanced missile system that has been battle-tested in Ukraine. It marked the second recent weapons package between Taiwan and the
South Korea seeks North Korea talks, warns of risk of border clashes
Republic of Korea (ROK) President Lee Jae-myung warned of the risk of accidental clashes with North Korea, which has cut off all communication with Seoul. Lee
Macron visits China, Putin in India, South Korea martial law anniversary
This week, two influential world leaders are set to visit Asian countries. French President Emmanuel Macron is making a state visit to China from Wednesday,
India’s Modi to pitch arms deal to Russia, Putin despite US efforts
India plans to start discussions towards the purchase of Russian fighter jets and a missile defence shield during President Vladimir Putin’s visit this week, according