69 m. ago Turkey fears becoming Israel’s next target after Qatar strike

An Israeli strike on a meeting of Hamas officials in Qatar has cast a cloud of growing concern across Turkey that it could be the next target. Turkish defence ministry spokesman Rear Admiral Zeki Akturk warned in Ankara on Thursday that Israel would “further expand its reckless attacks, as it did in Qatar, and drag the entire region, including its own country, into disaster”. Israel and Turkey were once strong regional partners, but ties between the countries ran into difficulties from the late...

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5 h. ago Taiwan faces ‘dangerous possibility’ as it relies on Qatar and others for energy

Taiwan’s reliance on imported energy is seen as its most critical weakness if a conflict breaks out with Beijing, and experts warn a prolonged blockade could paralyse the island within days. Those concerns deepened after Taiwan shut down its last nuclear power plant in May, and an August referendum to restart it failed. As debate continues over renewables versus fossil fuels, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government has little room to manoeuvre. At the heart of the problem is Taiwan’s...

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6 h. ago Hong Kong’s John Lee to tackle civil servant accountability in policy address

Hong Kong’s leader will introduce a mechanism to hold senior civil servants accountable for their misconduct in his policy blueprint, targeting incidents such as a recent bottled water supply scandal, the Post has learned. But political observers have warned of a possible pushback from civil servants concerned about job security, while recommending the government implement gradual changes with robust investigative procedures. According to a government source, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu is...

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16 h. ago Mainland China plans to defeat Taiwan’s most advanced weapons

A popular mainland Chinese military magazine has detailed plans to counter Taiwan’s most advanced weapons in a conflict – including its newly acquired US-made Himars multiple rocket launcher – a weapon it says does not change the battlefield. Ordnance Science and Technology published an analysis article in August that focused on the performance of three weapons showcased by Taiwan during the annual Han Kuang military exercises – and potential countermeasures that could be used by the People’s...

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17 h. ago CHINA – TAIWAN Beijing recruiting criminal groups to weaken Taiwan

CHINA – TAIWAN Beijing recruiting criminal groups to weaken Taiwan  AsiaNews

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20 h. ago Hong Kong tobacco control bill: will the measures help or hurt the city?

Hong Kong recently passed a controversial tobacco control bill that sought to further reduce the city’s smoking rate, prompting some lawmakers to raise concerns about the possible impact on tourism and the illicit cigarette trade. The bill covers eight of the 10 tobacco control measures raised by the government in June last year, including a ban on the possession or use of alternative smoking products in public by April 30 of next year, and the sale of flavoured cigarettes other than menthol in...

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22 h. ago China condemns sailing of U.S. and British warships through Taiwan Strait as its aircraft carrier makes the same journey

China condemns sailing of U.S. and British warships through Taiwan Strait as its aircraft carrier makes the same journey  NBC News

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24 h. ago China's 3rd carrier highlights its potential leverage over U.S.: Expert

China's 3rd carrier highlights its potential leverage over U.S.: Expert  Focus Taiwan

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24 h. ago China's forcible takeover of Taiwan would threaten the U.S.: MAC head

China's forcible takeover of Taiwan would threaten the U.S.: MAC head  Focus Taiwan

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27 h. ago Chinese military tracks, monitors US, British warships transiting through Taiwan Strait

Chinese military tracks, monitors US, British warships transiting through Taiwan Strait  chinadailyasia.com

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28 h. ago Qatar PM has ‘great dinner’ with Trump after Israeli strikes on Doha

US President Donald Trump held dinner with the Qatari prime minister in New York on Friday, days after US ally Israel attacked Hamas leaders in Doha. Israel attempted to kill the political leaders of Hamas with an attack in Qatar on Tuesday, a strike that risked derailing US-backed efforts to broker a truce in Gaza and end the nearly two-year-old conflict. The attack was widely condemned in the Middle East and beyond as an act that could escalate tensions in a region already on edge. Trump...

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37 h. ago China Shenhua Energy (SEHK:1088) To Discuss Share Issuance And Asset Purchase In Upcoming Meeting

China Shenhua Energy (SEHK:1088) To Discuss Share Issuance And Asset Purchase In Upcoming Meeting  Yahoo Finance

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39 h. ago Japan Spooked As Fujian Sails Through Taiwan Strait, Beijing Reminds Europe Of 'One China' | 4K

Japan Spooked As Fujian Sails Through Taiwan Strait, Beijing Reminds Europe Of 'One China' | 4K  News18

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40 h. ago In US, Taiwan minister warns of 'domino effect' if China takes island

In US, Taiwan minister warns of 'domino effect' if China takes island  Reuters

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43 h. ago Intel chip architect Su Fei returns to China after 20 years in the US

After nearly two decades shaping Intel’s chip designs, one of its leading semiconductor architects has left the United States to join Tsinghua University as a full-time professor. Su Fei, a veteran engineer in chip testing and semiconductor reliability, is now the Xing-Hua endowed chair professor at his alma mater’s school of integrated circuits, according to the faculty webpage. At Intel, Su’s work spanned the entire chip life cycle – from early concept to mass production – with a focus on...

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46 h. ago Nigeria Moves to Build Solar Manufacturing Industry, But Reliance on China is Inevitable

Nigeria Moves to Build Solar Manufacturing Industry, But Reliance on China is Inevitable  The China-Global South Project

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47 h. ago Want to relive the Chinese military parade? Try this cuddly missile plushie

A week has passed since China held its Victory Day parade but fans have kept up the national pride momentum by buying missile toys and creating trend videos. Toymakers across Taobao, the country’s biggest e-commerce site, are busy making plush toy versions of the DF-61 and DF-5C domestically made intercontinental ballistic missiles that were unveiled in the September 3 parade. In one shop, a pillow replica of the DF-5C comes in green, brown and white, and in three sizes up to 160cm (61 inches)....

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48 h. ago Taiwan, China foreign ministers make unusual simultaneous visits to Europe

Taiwan, China foreign ministers make unusual simultaneous visits to Europe  Reuters

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48 h. ago China's newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait for the first time

China's newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait for the first time  Newsday

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49 h. ago Hull numbers on PLA fleet of barges mean they are now in service: analyst

A fleet of large barges in the People’s Liberation Army has been assigned hull numbers, suggesting they have entered service in what would be Beijing’s latest move to deter Taiwan militarily. Three advanced specialised island-landing vessels that form part of the ‘Dong Gong’ were spotted by internet users docked at a beach in mainland China in June, each one bearing a hull number in the sequence 401, 402 and 403. The markings mean the ships serve in the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command, according...

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