China's Ministry of Natural Resources conducted a marine survey in its jurisdictional waters in the East China Sea using the research vessel Xiangyanghong 22. The mission aimed to understand ecological conditions for conservation efforts, with announcements of such missions being rare.
總統賴清德昨出席台灣外國記者會，強調台日同為亞洲民主成熟國家，將是印太區域安全穩定的基石。他提出台日未來合作三面向：安全與韌性、經濟安全與科技合作、人民與地方交流，並期望深化合作以實現自由開放印太願景。
A National Fisheries Institute (NFI), maior associação de pescados dos EUA, defenderá o produto nacional brasileiro contra novas tarifas. O argumento central é que o Brasil não compete com os EUA, fornecendo tilápia e outros produtos que os americanos não produzem, dependendo da China.
O barril do petróleo WTI avançou 0,8% para US$ 77,23, mas a semana termina em baixa. A alta ocorreu após o vice-presidente dos EUA cancelar viagem à Suíça para reunião com iranianos, revertendo expectativa de aumento de oferta.
百萬網紅鍾明軒因在墾丁南灣違法操作空拍機，闖入核三廠限制飛行區，民航局已正式受理舉報並啟動調查。官方回函顯示，已函請當地管理機關及保安單位協助釐清事證，若違規屬實將依《民用航空法》辦理。
Taiwan is significantly boosting domestic military drone production, allocating $6.6 billion over six years to acquire over 208,000 coastal attack drones and other unmanned systems. This initiative aims to deter potential Chinese invasion and bolster Taiwanese manufacturers, who are forming international partnerships to export drones to the US and other markets, despite competition from China's DJI.
台灣總統賴清德昨日在台北一場外國記者會上，呼籲中國放棄在南海、東海及台海的軍事擴張與武力威脅。他強調台灣民主制度的不可逆性，並表示願在平等尊嚴基礎上與中國交流合作，同時感謝七國集團（G7）支持台海現狀。
總統賴清德昨日駁斥日本與菲律賓劃定重疊經濟海域談判將影響台灣的疑慮，強調中國無權聲索相關海域。他表示，台灣與日菲均有獨立的漁業協議，能保障漁民權益，並指出中國在該區域的活動加劇區域焦慮。
台灣在最新的IMD世界競爭力排名中創紀錄升至第四名，主要歸功於AI出口的蓬勃發展、強勁的經濟增長以及十年的制度穩定。該報告指出，在全球地緣政治緊張局勢加劇、經濟日益碎片化的環境下，擁有可信賴的法律體系和政策一致性的經濟體將更具優勢。
The US has shown restraint in high-level contacts with Taiwan, with no movement towards arranging a call between leaders. This follows a previous call that led to a diplomatic protest from Beijing. No new US arms sales for Taiwan are expected soon.
Donald Trump announced Apple will partner with Intel to design and manufacture chips in the US, aiming to rebuild the nation's semiconductor industry. The deal, revealed on Truth Social, is presented as a move to bring manufacturing back from overseas and diversify supply chains.
Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te urged the US to approve a $14 billion arms sale "as soon as possible," emphasizing Taiwan's rejection of unification with China and its commitment to self-defense. The island seeks US support amid increased Chinese pressure.
A survey reveals 44.9% of Taiwanese respondents prioritize strengthening self-reliant defense capabilities for island security. Only 29.7% favor goodwill towards mainland China, and 11.8% prefer US cooperation, indicating a focus on internal defense amid regional tensions.
立法院長韓國瑜在信譽品牌頒獎典禮上致詞，強調AI時代核心是「信任」，呼籲將台灣製造升級為「It is well Made in Taiwan」。他指出，歐洲對台灣印象因半導體與台資外投而改觀，並讚揚台灣雖小卻工業產品佔全球3%，擁有眾多隱形冠軍。
Hong Kong has climbed to second place in the global competitiveness ranking, its highest position in seven years, trailing only Singapore. The report by the IMD highlights sustained performance across government efficiency, infrastructure, economic performance, and business efficiency, reinforcing Asia's dominance at the top.
Oil prices, including Brent crude, fell as the US and Iran signed an interim peace agreement, easing concerns over global energy supply chains. Asian stock markets opened higher, with Japan's Nikkei 225 hitting an all-time high, while US stock futures also climbed.
Taiwan's first civil defence drone training programme, inspired by Ukraine's use of drones in warfare, aims to equip citizens with skills for surveillance and information sharing in potential conflict scenarios with China. The course, run by Kuma Academy, focuses on manual piloting of Taiwanese-made drones.
台灣經濟部長龔明鑫表示，受惠於AI產品強勁需求及出口優於預期，今年GDP成長率有望突破10%。台灣經濟研究院預測今年GDP成長率為9.33%，主計總處則上修至9.64%。
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung stated that China's efforts to limit Taiwan's international access are now 'the new normal.' This follows an incident where two Taiwanese delegates were detained in Kenya and denied access to the Our Ocean Conference, reportedly due to Chinese pressure. Kenya defended its actions, citing its 'One China' policy.
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-Lung stated that China's efforts to limit Taiwan's international access are now "the new normal." This follows an incident where two Taiwanese delegates were detained in Kenya and denied access to the Our Ocean Conference, reportedly due to Chinese pressure. Kenya defended its actions, citing its "one China" policy, while Taiwan condemned Kenya's interpretation.
Taiwan accused Kenya of deporting two delegates from the island who were to attend a global oceans conference in Mombasa, blaming Beijing for pressuring the East African nation. Kenya stated its foreign policy recognizes only one China.
China has condemned Taiwan's launch of a website encouraging Chinese citizens to share intelligence, warning of 'resolute countermeasures' and accusing Taipei of fueling cross-strait tensions. Taiwan's National Security Bureau stated the platform aims to broaden intelligence sources amid growing interest from Chinese nationals disillusioned by economic and political conditions.
China lança documento "Construir um Sistema de Governança Global Mais Justo e Razoável", defendendo a ONU e criticando protecionismo e unilateralismo. O texto propõe reforma do sistema internacional, fortalecimento do Sul Global e regulamentação de novas fronteiras de cooperação.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported detecting six Chinese naval vessels operating around the island on Wednesday morning. The ROC Armed Forces monitored the situation and responded accordingly, noting no Chinese military aircraft were detected during this period. This follows similar reports from Tuesday and highlights ongoing Chinese military operations near Taiwan.
