The Indian government wants to reduce dependence on foreign systems, including US GPS, and says NavIC provides more accurate domestic navigation. ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden is fooling himself if he thinks economic sanctions – the poor man’s diplomacy – will force China’s hand over Taiwan
Having studied sanctions for 40 years, I am of the opinion we should be very, very worried about the current state of play in international relations. ( read original story ...)
Tiny island on Taiwan’s frontier with China wants peace – and return of mainland tourists
China looms large in the minds of the residents of Kinmen, Taiwan, which lies just 10 kilometres from mainland China ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan probe finds 12 smartphone brands violate privacy rules
TAIPEI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan has identified 12 smartphone brands that do not conform with its privacy standards, and the handsets makers could face fines or even an outright ban unless they ... ( read original story ...)
Antony Blinken and Wang Yi meet to contain high tensions on Taiwan
The meeting comes just days after President Biden said he will intervene militarily if China uses force in Taiwan. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Taipei office in Macau may lose all Taiwanese staff in visa row over ‘one-China’ principle
Echoing the situation in Hong Kong last year, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Macau may lose all Taiwanese staff if they do not sign pledge. ( read original story ...)
Corporate America is fretting over Taiwan risks, regulatory filings show
This is because Taiwan, which is the biggest producer of the most advanced ... US firms will be unable to get the microchips needed to make smartphones, electric cars, new weapons, computers ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese devices ban not enforced: group
People’s movements in public have been exposed and national security has been breached because ministries have failed to enforce a ban of Chinese-made electronic displays and video recording devices, ... ( read original story ...)
Video of student carrying classmate to safety was filmed after earthquake in China, not Taiwan
A video that shows a student carrying a classmate with a leg cast to safety during an earthquake has been viewed hundreds of thousands of times online alongside a claim it was filmed after a tremor ... ( read original story ...)
BTQ and ITRI to Develop Next-gen Semiconductor for Post-Quantum Cryptography
BTQ AG (BTQ), a global quantum technology company focused on securing the digital asset class, announced that it has entered into a multi-year collaboration with ITRI to develop energy efficient ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Tentatively Plans To End Quarantine For Int’l Arrivals On Oct. 13
Taiwan, home to many of the world’s largest technology companies, tentatively plans to end its current three-day mandatory quarantine rule for all international arrivals starting on Oct. 13, the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan plans for Ukraine-style back-up satellite Internet network amid risk of war
Taiwan will run a $25 million satellite Internet trial as part of its plans to build "digital resilience". Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan To Scrap Covid Quarantine For Travellers In October
Taiwan will fully reopen its borders by ending mandatory Covid quarantine for arrivals next month, the government said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
China’s War on Rampant Telecom Scams
A new law gives authorities powerful new weapons to help prevent millions of people from losing billions of dollars to cellphone and internet fraud. ( read original story ...)
Huawei dives into chip production to battle U.S. clampdown
China's Huawei Technologies is attempting to get its own chips back into production as early as this year by partnering with domestic semiconductor companies to build up "U.S.-free" production lines. ( read original story ...)
How ‘Chip War’ puts nations in technology arms race
The crushingly complex, high-stakes business of making semiconductors has always been a battle between global giants. Now it is also a race among governments. These critical bits of technology — also ... ( read original story ...)