Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
A Taiwan crisis and America’s faltering industrial base
Weaknesses in the U.S. defense industrial base no longer represent a mere economic issue; they now pose an immediate strategic vulnerability.
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Investing.com
· Jul 3, 2026
Inside Taiwan’s nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasion
Inside Taiwan’s nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasion
Disclose.tv
· Jul 9, 2026
[Photo] NEW - U.S.
NEW - U.S. overtakes China and becomes Taiwan's largest trading partner for the first time in 25 years, with Taiwan's overall exports +47 for the first six months of 2026 v LY.Source: https://www.mof.gov.tw/eng/singlehtml/f48d641f159a4866b1d31c0916fbcc71?cntId=fc3b187b9f744dbeb322e7760473ab01@disclosetv
Libertarian Institute
· Jul 2, 2026
The Cold War Origins of Taiwan’s Silicon Shield
Today, Taiwan occupies a uniquely important position in the global economy. The island produces the overwhelming majority of the world’s most advanced semiconductors, manufacturing the chips that power everything from smartphones and artificial intelligence systems to automobiles, satellites, and advanced weapons platforms. Taiwan has become so central to the modern technological order that analysts since []
The korea Herald News
· Jun 23, 2026
Inside China's race for tech self-reliance
Korea Herald correspondent HEFEI, China — Far from slowing China's technological rise, US sanctions and export controls have accelerated Beijing's drive for self-reliance, pushing Chinese companies to build domestic alternatives across industries. Landlocked Anhui province, west of Shanghai, has emerged as one of the clearest examples of that effort. Home to a growing cluster of artificial intelligence, electric vehicle, battery and renewable energy companies, the province has transformed itself
China Global Television Network
· Jul 1, 2026
Xi Jinping says resolving Taiwan question is a historic mission of CPC
Resolving the Taiwan question and realizing China's complete reunification is a historic mission and an unshakable commitment of the Communist Party of China, said Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.
The Slovenia Times
· Jul 7, 2026
SCG and ASEAN Strengthen Industrial Collaboration Amid Global Transformation
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 July 2026 - ASEAN and China in a Shared Growth Ecosystem Thammasak Sethaudom, President and Chief Executive Officer of SCG, emphasized that ASEAN industries are undergoing structural transformation and must continuously strengthen capabilities, ...
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