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Taiwan detects 11 Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels near island

According to Radio Free Asia, this shipment is part of a larger order of 122 tanks expected over the next two years. While the M1A2T is regarded as one of the most advanced main battle tanks globally

Taiwan detects 12 Chinese military aircraft, 5 vessels around territory

Chinese activity spiked around Taiwan

Micromax, Taiwan's Phison join hands to design storage chipsets in India

Electronics company Micromax and Taiwan's storage chip company Phison have set up a joint venture, MiPhi, to design and manufacture artificial intelligence-enabled storage chipsets modules locally, a senior official of the Indian firm said. Micromax Informatics Co-Founder Rahul Sharma told PTI that the company has started production at its Noida facility. "Phison is a leader in NAND controller and NAND storage technologies. We have partnered with them to set up a joint venture in India in which Micromax will have 55 per cent stake and 45 per cent will be with Phison," Sharma said. He said that the firm will focus on designing storage chipsets for servers which is a very important element for any country from both security and strategic perspective. "With this venture, we aim to bring down the cost of GPU by one-tenth... the lowest per token cost in the world. This will help us in disrupting the AI landscape not only in India but also in specific agreed-upon regions," Sharma said.

Taiwan detects hike in Chinese military activity around its borders

According to the MND, of the 10 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, four crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country's southwestern and eastern air defence identification zone (ADIZ)

For Waltz, advising isolationist Donald Trump is Taiwan-sized challenge

And in an interview with Bloomberg News last year, Waltz, 50, argued that the biggest deterrent for Xi Jinping would be for the US and its allies to clearly state that they would come to island's aid

Taiwan detects 15 Chinese aircraft, 9 naval vessels around its territory

According to the MND, of the 15 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, two crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country's southwestern and eastern air defence identification zone (ADIZ)

Taiwan's chip-maker touts multifunctional robots for nation's future growth

In his speech, Wei explained that AI and AI applications were the most discussed topics during recent conversations with TSMC's clients

Daikin partners with Taiwan's Rechi Precision for compressor JV in India

Daikin Industries, Osaka, a Japan-based global manufacturer of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, will set up a joint venture with Taiwan's Rechi Precision to manufacture compressors in India at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. Daikin through its local subsidiary, Daikin Airconditioning India and Rechi Precision, announced setting up a JV to "manufacture, design and sale rotary compressors for inverter & non-inverter ACs in India and some overseas markets, according to a joint statement. Though the company has not announced the investment, it said Daikin will be the majority partner in the JV. According to industry insiders, around Rs 1,000 crore will be invested in the JV in the next 5-6 years. "The joint venture is expected to become operational by the 4th quarter of FY24-25. The manufacturing facility shall be established at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh," it said. Established in 1989 in Taiwan, Rechi Precision is a global leader in the manufacturing of rotary compressors, motors

Taiwan laptop maker MSI begins manufacturing in India with Chennai facility

Taiwanese laptop maker MSI on Tuesday announced the commencement of its manufacturing operations in India with its first facility in Chennai. In line with the objective of "Make in India", MSI will introduce locally-produced versions of two laptop models -- the MSI Modern 14 and MSI Thin 15, a company statement said. "India has become one of MSI's fastest-growing markets, with the brand consistently expanding its presence across the country. "As demand for high-performance laptops continues to rise, MSI is excited to contribute to India's thriving tech ecosystem by offering locally manufactured devices that meet global standards," the statement said. To enhance the accessibility of products in India, MSI is increasing the number of touchpoints, including more laptop brand stores and availability at Croma and Reliance Retail, it added. The India-made Thin and Modern series of laptops will be available at retail prices starting at Rs 73,990 and Rs 52,990, respectively. Looking ahea

China spikes incursions into Taiwan; 10 aircraft, 7 naval vessels detected

According to the MND, of the 10 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, four crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country's northern, central and southwestern ADIZ

Chinese activity around Taiwan rises as 5 military aircraft, 6 vessels seen

According to the MND, of the eight People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, one crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country's southwestern and southeastern air defence identification zone

Taiwan must invest in asymmetric weapons, warfare, says US military expert

The report compared military equipment sold to Taiwan during US President-elect Donald Trump's first term in office and US President Joe Biden's current term

Taiwan reports 4 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels near its territory

Of the 4 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 2 aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, according to Taiwan's MND

Taiwan detects 17 Chinese aircraft, 5 naval vessels near its territory

In response to the PLA's activities, the MND initiated war-preparedness drills at strategic locations across the island

China jeopardised peace with military threat: Taiwan defence ministry

Earlier MND had reported that 12 Chinese military aircraft, 14 naval vessels and 9 official ships were detected operating near Taiwan until 6 am (local time)

Taiwan officials visit US for talks with President-elect Trump's aides

The visit by Lin and Hsu comes as China's military has stepped up activity near the Taiwan Strait

Taiwan urges China to stop 'provocation' amid rise in military activity

Taiwan Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo said Lai Ching-te's recent visit to diplomatic allies was a common practice of Taiwan presidents

First trade agreement under US-Taiwan initiative officially takes effect

The deal includes key commitments aimed at enhancing cooperation in areas such as domestic service industries and the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises

Taiwan detects 34 Chinese military aircraft, 16 vessels around territory

In response to the PLA's activities, the MND initiated war-preparedness drills at strategic locations across the island

US defence chief Lloyd Austin observes joint drills with Japan, Australia

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin expressed confidence about enhanced military capabilities among the United States, Australia and Japan as he observed joint exercises Wednesday showcasing their closer cooperation as tensions grow in the region. Austin is in Japan to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's commitment to regional security. Austin noted as he observed the trilateral Yama Sakura 87 exercises held at the Japanese army's Camp Asaka on the outskirts of Tokyo that the necessary equipment, munitions and people are in place and these are the things that will guarantee success if we ever get challenged on the battlefield. Japan, under a security strategy introduced in 2022, is pursuing a rapid military buildup to increase its deterrence against growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia, and has bolstered defense cooperation, especially with the United States and Australia. On Tuesday, during talks with Japanese officials, Austin praised the ...