Taiwan needs to flood the battlefield with cheap, mobile, and survivable weapons to counter China, former senior military officer says

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Two people wearing camouflage crouch in front of a rotary-wing drone that's sitting on a patch of greenish brown grass.
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Taiwan's drone push needs its powerhouse industries, former US commerce official says

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A group of Taiwanese men stand in a line under a tent. One man wearing camouflage is presenting a small grey drone, which is flying in the foreground.
Taiwan's government has prioritized the increasing use, investment, and development of drone systems.

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The world's biggest business leaders are talking about AI — and they predict 'some headline blow-ups'

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Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, discussed the possibility of an AI bubble at the DealBook Summit on Wednesday.

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Taiwan's chip capital bucks the fertility slump — for those who can afford it

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Residential buildings in the Guanxin district of Hsinchu, Taiwan
In Taiwan's chip capital, the real boom is babies.

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Their parents moved to the US for opportunity and safety. They went the other way — drawn by the same hopes.

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Hands rolling up a rug/the American Flag
 

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I ran Fidelity Taiwan. After my mother fell ill, I left finance and now help young people find affordable housing.

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Timothy Wang, founder of Believe in Next Generation, a Taiwan NGO.
Timothy Wang, founder of Believe in Next Generation, a Taiwan NGO.

Timothy Wang

Satellite photos show China prepping to display a full lineup of anti-ship missiles for countering the US Navy

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Satellite images show dozens of mobile systems parked in rows and columns.
Satellite imagery of a staging area in Beijing's parade village for the coming Victory Day celebrations show dozens of mobile systems and drones being readied for display.

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China's special forces are untested. Success in a Taiwan invasion could depend on them.

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Elite units like the Chinese People's Armed Police are likely to play key roles should China ever decide to invade Taiwan.
 

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The 10 best cities in Asia for expats

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Singapore downtown buildings and cityscapes from Kallang area
Singapore was ranked 30 in Mercer's Quality of Living City Ranking 2024.

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A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would depend on seizing its ports. That won't be easy.

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The fate of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would turn on their effort to seize a port facility like Keelung harbor.
The fate of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would turn on their effort to seize a port facility like Keelung harbor.

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