Taiwan
Trump says he's not looking for Taiwan to go independent following Beijing summit with Xi
US President Donald Trump noted that Xi "feels very strongly" about the island and "doesn't want to see a movement for independence," according to a BBC report.
Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis
Trump mishandling of Taiwan issue will push ties to 'dangerous place,' China's Xi warns
Trump lauds ‘biggest summit’ as Xi talks tackle trade, Iran
Conservative Asfura, backed by Trump, takes slim lead in Honduras presidential election
The Honduran election faces a highly polarized climate amid fraud accusations. The ruling party's Rixi Moncada suggested she might not recognize the official results.
Trump team seeks Taiwan's help to train US chip plant workers, sources say
The Trump administration is negotiating a deal for Taiwan to invest in US chip plants to boost its semiconductor industry.
Taiwan unveils 'T-Dome' missile shield modeled on Israel’s Iron Dome
T-Dome is intended to sit atop Taiwan’s existing missile and radar network and to improve how different systems work together
Returning to China is not an option for Taiwan, Premier Cho Jung-tai
President Xi told Trump that he sees Taiwan returning to China as part of Beijing's world vision.
Hong Kong signals support for China in Japan dispute
Hong Kong backs China after Japan's leader warned of a Taiwan conflict amid rising tensions.
With a sushi lunch, Taiwan president shows support for Japan in China dispute
Beijing has indicated it will halt Japanese seafood imports following a rise in tensions after Japan's prime minister suggested Tokyo could intervene militarily if China attacked Taiwan.
Asian stocks jump on Nvidia earnings as markets await delayed US jobs data
Nvidia's earnings fueled a rally in Asia on Thursday, occurring just hours before the US jobs report; the dollar strengthened and Treasury yields increased.
US confirms sale of $700 mln air defense missile system to Taiwan
The National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) medium-range air defense solutions have seen combat in Ukraine
Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens
The alert was emitted amid a deepening dispute between Asia's two largest economies over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.
Japan seeks to calm escalating row with China over Taiwan
The dispute erupted after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Japanese lawmakers earlier this month that a Chinese attack on Taiwan threatening Japan's survival could trigger a military response.
