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Fire breaks out at Maanshan Nuclear Power Plant in Pingtung, Taiwan, with no radiation leak reported.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang announces economic growth target amidst US trade war tensions at National People's Congress in Beijing.

Chinese animated film 'Ne Zha 2' becomes the most successful ever, grossing over a billion dollars outside Hollywood.

A parked car in Xinzhu city, Taiwan, was swallowed by a sinkhole, 5 meters deep, due to a collapsed road.

A Chinese cargo ship is suspected of damaging an undersea communication cable connecting Taiwan's main island with a nearby archipelago.

Taiwan has seized a Chinese-linked cargo ship after the disruption of a submarine cable connection to the Penghu Islands. The incident is considered a national security issue by Taiwan.

Taiwan reports the presence of 36 Chinese military aircraft and 8 ships near the island, escalating tensions in the region.

China reacts to Canada warship's passage through Taiwan Strait, tension escalates with military activities reported.

China reacts to Canadian warship's passage near Taiwan Strait, tensions escalate in the Pacific.

An explosion at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi shopping mall in Taichung, Taiwan, has resulted in 5 deaths and 7 injuries.

Two American warships navigate the Taiwan Strait in a significant move, sparking tensions with China.

South Korean government restricts access to DeepSeek on work computers, citing security concerns.

The symbolic Doomsday Clock has been adjusted, now closer to midnight than ever before, reflecting concerns over AI use in warfare and other global threats.

Thailand becomes the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, marking a historic milestone for LGBT rights.

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, causing 6 houses to collapse and leaving 4 injured in Tainan city.

The National Security Bureau of Taiwan has reported a rise in the recruitment of Taiwanese citizens by China as spies, with a focus on (former) military personnel.

The history and importance of Greenland for the USA, from Nazi occupation to China's growing influence in the region.

Japan's National Police Agency disclosed that cyber attacks targeting government agencies, politicians, and private companies between 2019 and 2024 were supported by Chinese hackers.

After Covid-19, a new concern arises with the increase in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in China, Taiwan, India, and Hong Kong.

A passenger plane belonging to Jeju Air crashed while attempting to land at Musan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, resulting in the loss of 179 lives. The aircraft had been chartered by a travel agency and made 13 flights to 6 countries within 48 hours before the tragic accident.

Taiwan reported the presence of sixteen Chinese warships in its surrounding waters, marking one of the highest numbers this year.

Taiwan has raised its military readiness and started military exercises in response to the presence of Chinese warships near the island and restrictions imposed in Chinese airspace.

Eindhoven chipmaker NXP is partnering with Taiwanese TSMC giant to expand a billion-dollar factory in Singapore for the Chinese market.

China strongly condemns the visit of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to the American state of Hawaii, stating that it will take resolute countermeasures against the recent US arms sales to Taiwan.

The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense reports seeing a Chinese balloon above the sea in the north of Taiwan, marking the first incident of its kind since April.

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates Donald Trump on his victory and calls for peaceful cooperation amidst expectations of renewed tensions in trade, technology, and the Taiwan issue.

Typhoon Kong-rey has claimed the life of at least one person in Taiwan, leaving 73 injured, according to the fire department. The typhoon, the strongest since 1996, made landfall on Thursday on the east coast, causing disruptions in transportation and power outages.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has reportedly been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, according to recent reports.

Taiwan's Ministry of Defense reported a record of 153 Chinese aircrafts flying around the island on Monday, as China conducted large military exercises as a warning to Taiwanese separatist forces. The United States expressed deep concerns over the exercises.

China has initiated a large-scale military exercise around Taiwan to send a warning against separatist actions, with Taipei condemning it as a shameless provocation.