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Taiwan agrees on a multibillion-dollar defense contract with the United States

Taiwan is considering purchasing $7 to $10 billion worth of weapons from the United States. The package should include cruise missiles for coastal defense, HIMARS, and other precision weapons.

News of the World • February 18, 03:38 AM • 31240 views

Trump spoke with China's leader after inauguration: what they talked about

U. S. President Donald Trump announced a phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping after his inauguration. The details of the conversation were not disclosed, but Trump emphasized his good personal relationship with the Chinese leader.

News of the World • February 11, 12:39 AM • 31556 views

China hopes Dalai Lama can “return to the right path”

China has declared its readiness to discuss the Dalai Lama's future if he recognizes Tibet and Taiwan as parts of China. The Tibetan parliament in exile rejected such conditions, calling them a distortion of history.

News of the World • February 10, 02:37 PM • 21507 views

Six Chinese balloons discovered near Taiwan

The Taiwanese Defense Ministry recorded 6 Chinese balloons during the day. There were also 9 military aircraft, 6 ships and 2 official Chinese vessels near the island.

News of the World • February 7, 07:32 AM • 25799 views

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Chinese AI DeepSeek has passed the market test, but it is not known what is under the hood - Ministry of Digital Transformation

DeepSeek has been verified by the App Store and Google Play, but its security is still being analyzed. According to Borniakov, the app has been verified by marketplaces and is unlikely to contain spyware.

Politics • February 4, 04:05 PM • 119958 views

Panama announces its withdrawal from the Chinese initiative “One Belt, One Road”

The President of Panama announced the suspension of participation in the One Belt, One Road project after talks with the US Secretary of State. The country is also considering an early withdrawal from the Chinese initiative.

Economy • February 3, 04:31 AM • 105011 views

Taiwan bans all government agencies from using DeepSeek

Taiwanese authorities have banned government agencies from using the technologies of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek due to security concerns. The decision is related to the risk of data leakage to the Chinese government.

News of the World • February 1, 11:34 PM • 29760 views

Rubio warns of the risk of China closing the Panama Canal in case of conflict

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that China has a plan to close the Panama Canal in the event of a conflict with the United States. Panama categorically denies the transfer of control over the canal to China.

Economy • January 31, 10:59 AM • 33062 views

China builds huge new military command center in Beijing - FT

Construction has begun on a large-scale military command center in the western part of Beijing, covering an area of more than 60 hectares. According to US intelligence, the complex will include fortified bunkers and will be the largest in the world.

News of the World • January 31, 09:02 AM • 27958 views

A powerful earthquake struck Taiwan: people are trapped

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6. 4 occurred in the mountainous area near the city of Jiaji at a depth of 9.4 km. Several people were trapped in damaged buildings, and some villages lost power.

News of the World • January 21, 01:03 AM • 31018 views

Nvidia invests $4 million in Taiwanese startup to create digital twins using AI

Nvidia invests for the first time in MetAI, a Taiwanese startup developing AI-based technology for rapidly creating digital twins. The company has invested $4 million along with other strategic investors.

Technologies • January 15, 10:05 AM • 23993 views

Mexico unveils plan to counter Chinese imports amid US pressure

The Mexican government has developed a plan to reduce the trade deficit with China, which reached $105 billion in 2023. The plan calls for increasing domestic production and attracting investment to reduce dependence on Chinese imports.

News of the World • January 14, 09:02 AM • 26148 views

China is building barges that could play a decisive role in an attempted invasion of Taiwan

At the Guangzhou Shipyard, China is building new mobile docks modeled after D-Day. The barges will have retractable ramps for transporting heavy equipment and could be a key element in a potential invasion of Taiwan.

News of the World • January 13, 02:27 PM • 22968 views

Yuan falls to 16-month low due to possible high Trump tariffs on Chinese goods

The Chinese currency fell to 7. 33 yuan per dollar, reaching its lowest level since September 2023. Experts attribute the drop to Trump's possible imposition of 60% tariffs on Chinese goods.

News of the World • January 8, 05:08 PM • 26784 views

“The Canal belongs to Panamanians, sovereignty is not negotiable": Central American authorities respond to Trump's statements

Panamanian authorities have declared their inviolable sovereignty over the inter-oceanic canal in response to Trump's threats. Experts and locals called the idea of American control over the canal “remote and absurd.

News of the World • January 8, 02:08 PM • 20797 views

Taiwan asks South Korea to help investigate damage to undersea cable

A Chinese vessel flying the flag of Cameroon is suspected of damaging an undersea communications cable off the coast of Taiwan. Taipei has asked South Korea for help in investigating the incident as the vessel is heading to the port of Busan.

News of the World • January 6, 03:25 PM • 22681 views

Taiwan experiences record 2.4 million cyberattacks daily - most from China

Taiwan's National Security Bureau reports a sharp increase in cyberattacks in 2024, with an average of 2. 4 million attempts per day. Most of the attacks are carried out by Chinese groups amid Beijing's growing military activity in the region.

News of the World • January 6, 05:24 AM • 26940 views

Submarine cable off the coast of Taiwan may have been “damaged by a Chinese ship”

The Cameroon-flagged cargo ship Shunxing 39, owned by a Chinese company, damaged a communication cable near the port of Keelung. Taiwan asked South Korea for help in investigating the incident.

News of the World • January 5, 05:44 PM • 38225 views

Xi Jinping says 'reunification' with Taiwan inevitable

Chinese leader Xi Jinping emphasized the inevitability of China's reunification with Taiwan in his New Year's address. China continues to strengthen its military presence around the island through regular drills.

News of the World • January 1, 04:24 PM • 28709 views

China launches giant amphibious assault ship: details

China has unveiled a new Type 076 Sichuan amphibious assault ship with an electromagnetic catapult for launching aircraft. The 40,000-ton ship can carry more than 1,000 marines and competes with the US military power.

News of the World • December 28, 06:45 AM • 29380 views

Taiwan conducts first exercise to simulate response to Chinese attack

For the first time, Taiwan conducted a large-scale exercise to simulate a response to military escalation with China. The simulation involved 19 ministries, local authorities, and non-governmental organizations under the leadership of the Vice President.

News of the World • December 26, 01:54 PM • 16616 views

Beijing responds to Washington's warning about China's nuclear arsenal

China has called on the United States to reconsider its nuclear policy in response to the Pentagon's report on 600 Chinese nuclear warheads. China has stated that its nuclear program does not pose a threat to other countries.

News of the World • December 23, 01:53 PM • 17549 views

Trump threatens to regain control of the Panama Canal: President Jose Raul Mulino responds

Donald Trump threatens to demand the return of control over the Panama Canal if Panama does not reduce transit fees. Panamanian President Mulino said that the sovereignty of the canal is not subject to discussion.

News of the World • December 23, 09:30 AM • 16046 views

China criticizes $571 million in US military aid to Taiwan

The United States has allocated $571 million in military aid to Taiwan, delegating the management of the funds to Anthony Blinken. China criticized this decision, calling it a violation of the “one-China principle” and promised to take action.

News of the World • December 22, 05:37 AM • 22927 views

US approves new military package for Taiwan: what will the island get?

The U. S. State Department has approved the sale of $265 million worth of military equipment to Taiwan to modernize its command and control and communications systems. Earlier, the supply of F-16 spare parts and radars worth $385 million was approved.

News of the World • December 21, 05:15 AM • 22300 views

Senate passes defense bill to increase military pay in face of Chinese threat

The U. S. Senate has passed a large-scale defense bill that provides for a pay raise for junior military personnel. The document also includes restrictions on medical care for transgender children of military personnel.

News of the World • December 19, 12:40 PM • 15400 views

Trump and China speak on prospects for US-China cooperation

China's top diplomat said on Tuesday that he hoped the new administration of US President-elect Donald Trump would “make the right choice” and work with Beijing, hours after Trump told reporters that the COVID-19 pandemic had complicated his relationship with his “friend” Chinese President Xi Jinping.

News of the World • December 17, 11:21 AM • 13537 views

US deploys F-35Cs in the Pacific after China's large-scale exercises

The US Navy has sent the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier with six F-35C Lightning II fighters to the Philippine Sea. The increased military presence comes after China's large-scale exercises near Taiwan involving 90 ships.

News of the World • December 16, 03:47 PM • 20810 views

Dozens of US tanks arrive in Taiwan to defend against a possible attack from China

The first 38 U. S. M1A2 Abrams tanks have arrived in Taiwan to strengthen its defense against a possible Chinese attack. This is part of an order for 108 tanks, the rest will be delivered in 2025-2026.

News of the World • December 16, 07:53 AM • 14657 views

China accuses the Philippines of provocations in the South China Sea

On Friday, China lodged a claim against the Philippines, accusing it of provocations in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.

News of the World • December 13, 04:40 AM • 17114 views

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade

“Return to Stalinism”: lawyer Kravets on NABU's pressure on the bar, wiretapping and reports to foreigners

Held in a camp for six years: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine evacuated a Ukrainian woman and her two children from Syria

TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

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In Donetsk region, the enemy struck 5 cities and villages in the morning, 5 dead in a day, a child among the wounded

Tesla promises first Semi electric trucks from the assembly line in the USA by the end of the year

Sumy region: 87 Russian strikes in 24 hours, man killed by direct hit from FPV drone

Kyiv residents will receive compensation for rent of housing damaged by the April 24 attack - KCSA

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

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