Asia markets start holiday-shortened week mixed; India stocks edge lower
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China’s new microwave weapon made to zap Taiwan
In what may be the first of its kind, Chinese scientists have unveiled a new Stirling engine-powered high-power microwave (HPM) weapon, marking a significant leap in directed-energy warfare technology with possible applications in future urban warfare scenarios.
Battle-scarred Taiwanese islands star in Oscar nominated film
TAIPEI — A film about frontline Taiwanese islands repeatedly fought over with China during the height of the Cold War is vying to win an Oscar this year, with its director hoping the attention will help better explain tensions over Taiwan to a broader audience.
US aircraft carriers lead ‘large deck’ exercises with Japan east of Taiwan
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Taiwan reports more Chinese balloons over Taiwan Strait
Taiwan's defense ministry said on Sunday it had detected eight Chinese balloons crossing the Taiwan Strait in the previous 24 hours, of which five flew across Taiwan, the second day in a row is has reported a large number of balloons.
Taiwan reports Chinese balloons at start of New Year holiday
TAIPEI - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Saturday (Feb 10) it had detected eight Chinese balloons crossing the Taiwan Strait in the previous 24 hours, two of which flew across the island, in an uptick of activity at the start of the Lunar New Year holiday.
The Lunar New Year of the Dragon flames colorful festivities across Asian nations and communities
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — With fireworks, feasts and red envelopes stuffed with cash for the kids, numerous Asian nations and overseas communities have welcomed Saturday the Lunar New Year.