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Xi’s military purge may set back his Taiwan ambitions — Static01.nyt.com

Xi’s military purge may set back his Taiwan ambitions

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, has ousted top generals — including Gen. Zhang Youxia, placed under investigation last week — a purge that secured his control of the military but left a hollowed-out command structure, according to a New York Times analysis published Jan. 29, 2026. The removal of General Zhang and

Xi ousts top Chinese general Zhang Youxia in sweeping military purge — Static01.nyt.com

Xi ousts top Chinese general Zhang Youxia in sweeping military purge

President Xi Jinping pushed out Gen. Zhang Youxia, the Chinese military’s chief deputy, in a surprise move this weekend, part of a widening purge of senior officers that has alarmed observers. Xi’s decision also removed another top general and left the Central Military Commission with only two members:

Alex Honnold climbs Taipei 101 without a rope in permissioned ascent — Static01.nyt.com

Alex Honnold climbs Taipei 101 without a rope in permissioned ascent

Alex Honnold, the rock climber featured in the documentary “Free Solo,” climbed Taipei 101 in Taiwan on Sunday without a rope, scaling the 1,667-foot skyscraper in a climb that was broadcast live on Netflix. The Times reported that Mr. Honnold obtained permission for the ascent. The article said skyscraper

Taiwan’s $40 billion defence plan stalled by domestic political deadlock — Static01.nyt.com

Taiwan’s $40 billion defence plan stalled by domestic political deadlock

A political quagmire in Taiwan has stalled President Lai Ching-te’s proposal to spend $40 billion over eight years on military equipment, as opposition lawmakers who control the legislature have blocked the plan from moving forward without concessions. The impasse has grown out of budgetary and legal disputes between Mr.

Chinese arrivals to Japan fall about 45% in December amid Taiwan row — I.guim.co.uk

Chinese arrivals to Japan fall about 45% in December amid Taiwan row

Chinese tourism to Japan fell sharply in December, dropping about 45% from a year earlier to roughly 330,000 visitors, Japan's transport ministry said, amid a diplomatic row between Beijing and Tokyo over the security of Taiwan. The decline began toward the end of last year after Japan&

Micron signs $1.8 billion deal for Taiwan Tongluo fab — Cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net

Micron signs $1.8 billion deal for Taiwan Tongluo fab

Pcgamer reports Micron has signed a letter of intent to acquire Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation’s (PSMC) Tongluo chip foundry in Taiwan for $1.8 billion. The company’s statement to investors says the purchase includes an existing 300 mm wafer cleanroom measuring 300,000 square feet, but does not

Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi dissolves lower house, sets 8 February snap election — I.guim.co.uk

Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi dissolves lower house, sets 8 February snap election

Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has called a snap election, saying she will dissolve the lower house of the Diet on 23 January and hold a poll on 8 February. Takaichi, who became the country’s first female prime minister three months ago, said she hopes to capitalise on

Taiwan to invest $250 billion in US tech and cut tariffs on exports — Cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net

Taiwan to invest $250 billion in US tech and cut tariffs on exports

Pcgamer reports Taiwan's vice premier Cheng Li-chiun announced a deal that should slash tariffs on the country's exports to the US and that Taiwan will boost its investment in the US tech industry, particularly in silicon production for AI. U.S. commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said

US and Taiwan agree to cut tariffs and secure at least $250bn in chip investment — I.guim.co.uk

US and Taiwan agree to cut tariffs and secure at least $250bn in chip investment

The US said on Thursday that it had signed a deal with Taiwan to reduce tariffs on goods from the island while increasing Taiwanese semiconductor and tech companies’ investments in the United States. The commerce department said the agreement "will drive a massive reshoring of America’s semiconductor sector&

U.S. agrees tariff cut as Taiwan pledges $250 billion in U.S. chip investment — Static01.nyt.com

U.S. agrees tariff cut as Taiwan pledges $250 billion in U.S. chip investment

The United States announced a trade agreement with Taiwan that will lower U.S. tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15 percent from 20 percent, while Taiwan has pledged $250 billion in semiconductor and technology manufacturing investment in the United States, the Commerce Department said. Taiwan’s government said it would

China urges European states to bar visits by Taiwanese politicians, diplomats say — I.guim.co.uk

China urges European states to bar visits by Taiwanese politicians, diplomats say

Chinese officials have been pressing European countries to bar entry to Taiwanese politicians, according to more than half a dozen diplomats and officials familiar with the matter. The approaches were made as demarches to European embassies in Beijing or via local embassies to capitals, the diplomats told the Guardian. The

Trump administration nears trade deal with Taiwan tied to TSMC U.S. expansion — Static01.nyt.com

Trump administration nears trade deal with Taiwan tied to TSMC U.S. expansion

The Trump administration is completing a trade deal with Taiwan that would cut tariffs on the island’s exports and secure a commitment from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation to invest significantly more in the United States, according to three people familiar with the matter. People familiar with the negotiations said

US raid on Venezuela draws China–Taiwan comparisons but may not shift Beijing's stance — I.guim.co.uk

US raid on Venezuela draws China–Taiwan comparisons but may not shift Beijing's stance

The United States revealed details of a surprise operation to seize Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, who was taken to the US and brought before a New York court on Monday; the raid prompted immediate comparisons in China to how an assault on Taiwan might play out. Commentators and analysts

Venezuela operation raises strategic concerns for Taiwan’s defense — Api.time.com

Venezuela operation raises strategic concerns for Taiwan’s defense

The capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro has prompted debate in Washington over whether it sets a precedent for China to seize Taiwan, Time reports. The article argues the comparison is misplaced: Beijing’s restraint toward Taiwan has been driven by military readiness, economic consequences, uncertainty about U.S. intervention,

China weighs four strategic questions after US strike on Venezuela — Static.independent.co.uk

China weighs four strategic questions after US strike on Venezuela

Independent.co reports Beijing said it was “deeply shocked” by the American strike on Venezuela and has called on the United States to release President Nicolás Maduro and his wife at once, while Chinese leaders consider four questions that will shape their response. Two days earlier Maduro met Xi’s

Xi Reaffirms Aim to Reunify Taiwan as Military Drills Surround the Island — Interactive.guim.co.uk

Xi Reaffirms Aim to Reunify Taiwan as Military Drills Surround the Island

China’s president, Xi Jinping, used his New Year’s Eve address to reiterate Beijing’s goal of reunifying Taiwan, saying the move was "a trend of the times" and "unstoppable." The remarks came immediately after a period of large-scale Chinese military exercises around the self-governing