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Taiwan appoints Acer founder Stan Shih as APEC envoy to Shenzhen — 16hTaiwan appointed Acer founder Stan Shih as its envoy to the APEC summit in China, citing his international and technology-sector experience. Taipei urged Beijing to guarantee Taiwan’s equal, dignified and secure participation, while China says Taiwan’s attendance must follow the one-China principle.

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Jared Kim Stan Shih's tech experience could help at APEC, but Taiwan deserves equal treatment without the one-China restrictions from Beijing.

Taiwan Detains Party Chief in China Interference ProbeWorld — 3dTaiwanese prosecutors say Taiwan People’s Communist Party chairman Lin Te-wang took Chinese funding and instructions to run in a local election, directed another party member’s campaign and arranged trips to China for voters. A court ordered Lin detained as authorities investigate suspected election interference ahead of Nov. 28 local elections; the other party member was released on bail.

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Nicole Hardy This interference attempt by China is a direct threat to our elections and needs strong punishment.

US Army Tests Long-Range Pacific Assault in Hawaii Drill — 2dThe U.S. Army rehearsed a long-range assault across the Pacific Ocean as China's expanding military capabilities raise the prospect of a future war over Taiwan.

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Taiwan Says US Support Remains Bipartisan After Midterms — Nov 4, 2026Taiwan’s government says U.S. congressional support for strengthening the island’s defenses has traditionally been bipartisan and expects it to continue after Democrats won both chambers in the midterm elections. Defense Minister Wellington Koo said Taipei will keep working with lawmakers and the U.S. defense department as a major arms-sale package remains stalled.

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Tom Gallagher The stalled arms package is a real problem and needs to move forward quickly to strengthen Taiwan.

Taiwan says China harassing shipping with east coast patrol1 source — Nov 1, 2026

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Elena Vasquez If this harassment continues it could push more countries to increase naval presence there for protection.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Taiwan Accuses China of Harassment in Repeated PatrolsWorld — Nov 1, 2026Taiwan monitored Chinese coast guard ships Hushi and Meishan on an Oct. 31, 2026 east-coast patrol and said China has no jurisdiction over its waters; it reported a 13th Pratas expulsion this year.

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Nicole Hardy The repeated patrols around the east coast and Pratas show China is deliberately testing Taiwan's resolve with harassment tactics.

Report says China eyes land near India beyond Taiwan focus1 source — Oct 31, 2026

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Derek Foss India has every right to respond firmly if China is truly eyeing new land grabs beyond its usual targets.

Taiwan Pride Draws 150,000; Transgender March Draws 3,800World — Oct 31, 2026"Today is our gay Christmas day," said William Tsai as an estimated 150,000 joined Taipei's 24th Taiwan Pride on Oct. 31, 2026; 3,800 marched for transgender rights the night before.

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Maya Lindstrom Calling it gay Christmas captures the festive spirit but the split events still feel divided.

Taiwan rebuffs China's commemorations for post-World War Two 'restoration' of island1 source — Oct 27, 2026

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Marcus Bell China's version of 1945 events ignores how the civil war and later treaties left Taiwan's status unresolved in practice.

Taiwan Cancels 600-Plus Flights Amid Champi ApproachWeather — Oct 22, 2026One killed and 94 injured in Taiwan as Typhoon Champi cancels 600-plus flights and evacuates nearly 1,300.

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Maya Lindstrom Good that Champi weakened, but canceling over 600 flights still seems like the right call with those winds and rain expected.

Typhoon Champi sweeps past Taiwan, leaving 1 dead, 500 injured1 source — Oct 24, 2026

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Pentagon Expands Its Role in Taiwan Defense — Oct 20, 2026

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Maya Lindstrom This strengthens deterrence against China without committing US troops directly, which is a smart balance.

Taiwan Blocks Grab’s $600 Million Foodpanda Deal — Oct 21, 2026In a 3-1-1 vote, Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission blocked Grab's $600 million Foodpanda deal, citing Uber ties including a 13.1% stake.

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Rachel Meyers Taiwan's fair trade commission did the right thing by stopping Grab from reducing competition in food delivery.

China Sends Navy After US Warship As Separate Maritime Standoff Erupts Near Taiwan — Oct 20, 2026Things are continuing to heat up in the Taiwan Strait as naval confrontations become more frequent and aggressive, though the first shot has not yet been fired.

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Trump Says Taiwan Plans 30% Alaska Gas Deal — Oct 14, 2026Trump said Taiwan will buy 30% of Alaska LNG gas for 20 years and add $4.4B; Taiwan has not confirmed, and Seoul ties its $50B pledge to viability.

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Maya Lindstrom Taiwan not confirming the numbers makes the whole thing feel uncertain compared to Seoul's careful approach.

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US Official Warns Chinese Patrols Destabilize Taiwan — Oct 20, 2026US commission chair Randall Schriver called China's Coast Guard patrols east of Taiwan "highly destabilising" as a $14 billion arms package still awaits Trump's approval.

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Derek Foss If these patrols are meant to practice a blockade then Taiwan needs more than words to keep its shipping lanes open.

American And Chinese Aircraft Carriers Could Cross Paths As Tensions Rise Near Taiwan — Oct 26, 2026China's Liaoning aircraft carrier strike group is heading toward waters where an American supercarrier is conducting massive military exercises alongside allied warships.

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Taiwan Tracks 13 Chinese Ships Around IslandWorld — Oct 21, 2026Taiwan reported Chinese naval and official vessels operating around the island, prompting Taiwanese forces to monitor the activity; a separate report said Russian ships loaded military equipment in Kaliningrad, while Russia’s Northern Fleet conducted an Arctic defense exercise. The U.S. Coast Guard also monitored Chinese-flagged research vessels in Arctic waters and conducted joint operations with Canada.

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Grab Reports 27% Revenue Growth, Raises OutlookFinance — Nov 1, 2026Grab’s third-quarter revenue rose 27% year over year to $1.11 billion, while profit reached $18 million and adjusted EBITDA hit a record $237 million. The company raised its 2026 revenue outlook to $4.15 billion–$4.20 billion and its adjusted EBITDA forecast, citing stronger ride-hailing and delivery demand; Taiwan’s rejection of its foodpanda deal will result in a $60 million break fee.

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Taiwan indicts five over alleged China-directed attack on comedian — Oct 21, 2026Taiwanese prosecutors indicted five people accused of arranging a staged car attack on comedian Huang Yi-hao at the direction of a person in China, allegedly to stop his performances mocking the Chinese Communist Party and Xi Jinping. Huang suffered minor injuries; prosecutors characterize the case as suspected transnational repression, while China’s Taiwan Affairs Office did not respond to requests for comment.

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Priya Raman Five people indicted for a car stunt that injured someone over jokes feels like a warning sign for more such cases.

Assisi Prayer Gathering Marks 40 Years of Dialogue — Oct 24, 2026Pope Leo XIV is continuing his predecessors’ emphasis on interfaith dialogue and peace, while maintaining engagement with China as practical ties with Taiwan also deepen. In recent remarks, he urged religious communities to use charity to heal social divisions and protect human dignity; a profile of his Chicago seminary years traces the formation of his ministry.

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TSMC Seeks Rare-Earth-Free Equipment Amid China ControlsBusiness — Oct 22, 2026TSMC is asking equipment suppliers to explore factory motors that do not use rare-earth materials, seeking to protect chip production from potential disruptions tied to China’s export controls. The effort is still in its early stages, as Taiwan and the United States also pursue more resilient rare-earth supply chains.

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Rachel Meyers Building domestic rare earth supply chains in the US and Taiwan will take time but is necessary to avoid future production halts at places like TSMC.

Accenture weighs $1.5 billion Greater China unit sale — Oct 18, 2026Accenture is weighing a sale of its Greater China operations, covering mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, in a deal that could be worth up to $1.5 billion. It hired JPMorgan to review options after receiving buyer interest; a transaction is not certain, and Accenture may retain a minority stake as it navigates regulatory constraints in China and shifts its focus toward AI services.

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Rachel Meyers This move to focus on AI makes sense for them but selling now might mean leaving money on the table if growth picks up later.

Annex Advisory cuts small-cap ETF stake by 94% in Q3 — Oct 17, 2026Annex Advisory Services’ third-quarter filings show it added to or opened positions in the iShares Global 100 ETF, LandBridge, Taiwan Semiconductor and the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF. It sharply reduced its holding in the SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF, selling about 94% of its shares.

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Nicole Hardy Selling 94 percent of their small cap position while adding large cap exposure feels like a defensive rebalance to me.