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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1405, Ming admiral Zheng He sets sail to explore the world for the first time. In 1901, Gwendolyn Lizarraga, Belizean businesswoman, activist, and politician (died 1975) was born. In 1913, Cordwainer Smith, American sinologist, author, and academic (died 1966) was born. In 1920, Zecharia Sitchin, Russian-American author (died 2010) was born. In 1937, Pai Hsien-yung, Chinese-Taiwanese author was born. In 1953, Piyasvasti Amranand, Thai businessman and politician, Thai Minister of Energy was born. In 1955, Balaji Sadasivan, Singaporean neurosurgeon and politician, Singaporean Minister of Health (died 2010) was born. In 2009, Ji Xianlin, Chinese linguist and paleographer (born 1911) passed away. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. In 2015, Satoru Iwata, Japanese game programmer and businessman (born 1959) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Traveling to China Carries High Risks: Taiwan National Security Bureau Chief Exposes China’s Surveillance Network
China’s implementation of the “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress” on July 1 has drawn attention to new risks that Taiwanese citizens may face when traveling to China for exchanges, business, or tourism. Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) Director Tsai Ming-yen said at the Legislative Yuan on July 6 that in recent years, the []
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The Tribune
· Jun 21, 2026
China’s hybrid warfare escalates as Beijing expands maritime pressure on Taiwan
Taiwan National Security Institute Deputy Secretary-General Ho Cheng-hui stated that Beijing's actions signal a growing dependence on gray-zone operations, as reported by The Taipei Times.
Reuters
· Jul 7, 2026
Beijing looks at curbing overseas access to its top AI models, sources say
Chinese authorities have recently met with top tech firms about potentially restricting overseas access to China's most advanced AI models, including those yet to be released, three people familiar with the discussions said. #artificialintelligence #beijing #china #overseasaccess #exclusive #technology #aimodels #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4eNxLBn 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Times of India
· Jun 21, 2026
How China is using maritime tactics and propaganda to squeeze Taiwan
Taiwan's security official warns China is increasingly using 'grey-zone' tactics like coast guard patrols and legal claims to pressure the island, moving away from direct military threats. Beijing is exploiting international law and maritime activities to advance its objectives, while Taiwan is urged to adopt 'absolute transparency' and enhance regional cooperation to counter these evolving challenges amidst ongoing Chinese military drills.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 5, 2026
China lancar rondaan baharu di timur Taiwan
BEIJING: China melancarkan rondaan baharu di timur Taiwan semalam, selepas operasi pengawal pantai terdahulu di perairan berhampiran pulau itu mencetuskan bantahan Taipei dan kebimbangan beberapa negara Barat. Tentera China beroperasi hampir setiap hari di sekitar Taiwan, yang dianggap Beijing sebagai sebahagian daripada wilayahnya. Namun, China mula menggunakan pengawal pantai untuk menguatkuasakan tuntutan wilayahnya menerusi pendekatan ... Read more The post China lancar rondaan baharu di timur Taiwan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 4, 2026
China Angers Taiwan by Deploying Coast Guard Patrol to Island's East
China Angers Taiwan by Deploying Coast Guard Patrol to Island's East
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 2, 2026
Taiwan Raided Super Micro Over Nvidia Chip Smuggling. The Charge: Document Forgery.
Taiwan prosecutors raided 12 locations tied to Super Micro Computer, Albatron Technology, and Chief Telecom on June 29, targeting a 2.5 billion Nvidia chip-smuggling scheme. The problem: Taiwan has no law that makes exporting AI chips to China a crime.
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Related coverage for "Traveling to China Carries High Risks: Taiwan National Security Bureau Chief Exposes China’s Surveillance Network": The Tribune — China’s hybrid warfare escalates as Beijing expands maritime pressure on Taiwan. Reuters — Beijing looks at curbing overseas access to its top AI models, sources say. Times of India — How China is using maritime tactics and propaganda to squeeze Taiwan. Utusan Malaysia — China lancar rondaan baharu di timur Taiwan. Yemen News Agency - SABA — China Angers Taiwan by Deploying Coast Guard Patrol to Island's East. The Eastern Herald — Taiwan Raided Super Micro Over Nvidia Chip Smuggling. The Charge: Document Forgery.