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Israel planted 5,000 pager explosives months before deadly blasts, Lebanese security sources say

Israel’s spy service injected explosive materials activated by coded messages into thousands of pagers during production, months before they were imported by the Lebanese group Hezbollah, a senior Lebanese security source said. Hezbollah fighters were using the low-tech devices, produced by the Taiwan-based company Gold Apollo, in an attempt to…

France 24

‘This is very embarrassing’: Middle East crisis takes a detour to an office park in Taiwan

Media spotlight shifted to Taiwan tech company Gold Apollo which has denied supplying the pagers that exploded across the Hezbollah network in Lebanon

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan drawn into Middle East politics after deadly pager blasts in Lebanon

Taiwanese tech firm Gold Apollo denies manufacturing exploding pagers used in attack on Hezbollah members in Lebanon.

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China says it tailed a US spy plane through the sensitive Taiwan Strait

Chinese warplanes tailed a U.S. military aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, China’s military said

The Independent UK

US-China Military Talks Address Taiwan, South China Sea Clashes

Recent U.S.-China military talks in Beijing addressed Taiwan, Russia-Ukraine conflict, and South China Sea tensions, aiming to enhance communication and pr...

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Australia can’t afford an AUKUS about-face: 5 things the critics are getting wrong

Three years have passed since the United States, Australia and United Kingdom announced on September 15 2021 that they would enter into a security partnership called AUKUS.

The Conversation

AMD hides Taiwan branding on Ryzen CPU packaging as it preps new chips for China market release — company uses black sticker to erase origin information

AMD hid the information on the back of its packaging for the Ryzen 5 7600X3D that says that AMD processors are diffused and made in Taiwan.

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Germany sails two warships through Taiwan Strait for the first time in two decades

Germany has sailed two warships through the Taiwan Strait in its first transit of the disputed waters in more than two decades, as Berlin seeks to increase its defense engagement in the Asia-Pacific region

The Independent UK

With China seeking AI dominance, Taiwan’s efforts to slow neighbor’s access to advanced chips needs support from the West

Tensions between China, Taiwan and the U.S. aren’t limited to aerial military maneuvers and drills on the high seas. The shadow conflict is also playing out in the technological arena.

The Conversation

Taiwan President Calls For Full Support Of Troops After Jet Crash

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday rallied residents to support the island's troops after a fighter jet crashed during a night training flight.

International Business Times

Taiwan Pilot Missing After Ejecting From Fighter Jet

A Mirage 2000 pilot is missing in Taiwan after ejecting from a fighter jet during a training exercise. Ongoing search operations near Hsinchu.

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TSMC Arizona achieves production yields similar to those at its fabs in Taiwan, says report

TSMC's yields in Arizona on par with Taiwan, according to a Bloomberg report.

Tom’s Hardware

US Military Warns Beijing Against 'Dangerous' South China Sea Moves In Talks

A senior US military official warned his Chinese counterpart against Beijing's "dangerous" moves in the South China Sea during the first talks of their kind between the commanders.

International Business Times

Senior China, US Military Officials Hold 'In-depth' Talks

Senior military officials from China and the United States held "in-depth" talks on Tuesday, Beijing's defence ministry said.

International Business Times

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The Independent UK

Six passengers injured during violent turbulence on Turkish Airlines flight

Two passengers were hospitalised after the plane landed in Taiwan

International Business Times

Taiwan Volunteers Fight Rise In Whale And Dolphin Strandings

Taiwanese volunteers gathered around a large inflatable whale as they learned how to help beached sea mammals -- an increasingly common sight across the island.

TechRadar

Taiwan has accused Chinese firms of poaching their tech engineers

Taiwan has raised concerns about corporate espionage from Chinese chip companies.

Radio France Internationale

How Beijing has been recalibrating its expanding influence in Africa

Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting a major summit in Beijing this week, gathering African leaders to discuss cooperation in infrastructure, energy and education. Focac is the largest event in the city since the Covid pandemic, with China aiming to strengthen its already dominant trade and investment ties with Africa.…

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France 24

Xi Jinping makes fresh financial pledge to African continent

In a speech at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing, President Xi Jinping promised to provide 360 billion Yuan (€45 billion) in new financing to African countries over the next three years. The promise also includes the creation of one million jobs and 30 renewable energy projects. Also in…

TechRadar

This is getting ridiculous! Samsung preparing a 256TB SSD for AI servers only, just weeks after showing off 128TB model

At Semicon Taiwan 2024, Samsung teased a mammoth 256TB SSD for AI servers

TechRadar

China leads in chipmaking equipment spending

China has spent more than South Korea, Taiwan and the US combined when it comes to chipmaking equipment.

Tom’s Hardware

Taiwan accuses Chinese chip manufacturing tool companies of poaching engineers from Taiwanese companies

Taiwanese intelligence says that Naura Technology and others illegally poach engineers from Taiwanese high-tech firms to boost the Chinese semiconductor industry.

Tom’s Hardware

Taiwan chip industry heavyweights form SiPhIA to energize the photonics industry

Over 30 Taiwanese tech industry heavyweights have formed a new Silicon Photonics Industry Alliance (SiPhIA), demonstrating that this branch of semiconductor development is getting serious attention. Leading semiconductor firms like TSMC, ASE, Foxconn, and MediaTek are in the new collective.

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China spent more on chipmaking equipment than South Korea, Taiwan, and the U.S. combined — $25B in investments in the first half of the year

A Nikkei report says that China bought more chipmaking tools than the U.S., Taiwan, and South Korea combined.