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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicTaiwan

Topic: Taiwan

Japan, US must show strong resolve to defend Taiwan, says former Japanese PM Aso

Aso, who is in Taipei, did not specify China as the aggressor but emphasised the importance for Japan, as a neighbor of Taiwan, and other countries upholding the international order.

Joint drills, testimonials — Chinese docuseries shows off PLA’s preparedness to attack Taiwan

Alluding to Beijing's goal of 'reunification' with Taiwan, the documentary series reiterates that 'centennial goal of the PLA must be realised'.

US unveils $350 million weapons aid package for Taiwan

China has repeatedly demanded the United States, Taiwan's most important arms supplier, halt the sale of weapons to the island.

Six years after #MeToo first swept the world, Taiwan races to reform laws

Tougher penalties, clearer reporting and investigating procedures, and stronger protection for victims are due to be passed this month.

One dies as Typhoon Doksuri lashes Philippines, moves towards China and Taiwan

Strong winds and rain lashed the northern coast of the country, and more than 4000 passengers remained stranded as sea travel was suspended.

China, Taiwan brace themselves as super Typhoon Doksuri spirals closer to East Asia

Currently packing top wind speeds of 138 miles per hour (223 kph), Doksuri will make landfall on the Chinese mainland somewhere between Fujian and Guangdong provinces on Friday.

China says its ‘priority’ is to stop Taiwan V-P William Lai visiting US next month

Lai last transited the United States in January of last year on a visit to Honduras. While there, he briefly spoke with US Vice President Kamala Harris.

China exercises its military strength in the sea ahead of Taiwan’s war games

Since Tuesday, China has moved dozens of fighters, bombers, and other aircraft, including drones, Taiwan's defence ministry said.

Taiwan’s cabinet proposes stricter laws on sexual harassment amid #MeToo resurgence

Taiwan prioritises tackling workplace harassment. Revised laws entail fines up to $1 million and potential imprisonment for employers found guilty of sexual harassment.

China happy to let citizens believe US treasury secretary came ‘begging’

Most semiconductor companies said China's export control of rare earth minerals won’t impact their business. Germany's Volkswagen said it was assessing the impact.

On Camera

Savitribai Phule made space for radical women misfits. She pioneered Satyashodhak modernity

The distinctiveness of her writing is evident in her compositions—women, shudras, and atishudras are at the center. Her poetry challenges the aesthetics of 'modern' Marathi literature.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.