Kaohsiung

During annual military drills, Taiwan emphasized its army's resilience and cooperation with the U.S. military instead of focusing solely on advanced weapons displays. The exercises include live-fire tests to counter China’s “gray-zone tactics” and feature efforts to mobilize approximately 20,000 reservists. Further highlights include urban resilience drills in major cities like Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Taichung.

Taiwan began 10-day Han Kuang military exercises to simulate defending against a potential Chinese invasion, testing new U.S.-inspired communication methods and mobilizing over 5,000 reservists. The drills include urban resilience simulations, such as reduced internet speed, and feature newly acquired M1A2T Abrams tanks. The exercises also highlight ongoing U.S. arms sales negotiations and China's intensified military pressure near Taiwan.

Hong Kong is monitoring a tropical depression near the city, which is expected to move northeast towards Taiwan. The Hong Kong Observatory states the system is unlikely to trigger a typhoon warning signal.

Two Taiwan air force pilots died in a T-34C aircraft crash during a training mission at Gangshan Air Base in Kaohsiung. The incident has sparked scrutiny of Taiwan's ageing T-34 basic trainer fleet. The pilots, Lieutenant Colonel Kuo Chun-nan and Lieutenant Colonel Lu Chi-yu, were killed during a simulated engine-failure exercise.

Taiwan is easing restrictions on active funds' investments in TSMC. The policy change could boost investments in TSMC's factory located in the Nanzih district of Kaohsiung.

AI trade is driving a stock rally in emerging markets following positive results from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC). The company's performance in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, has boosted investor confidence.

TSMC reported sales exceeding expectations despite ongoing conflicts, driven by sustained demand for AI technology. The article highlights TSMC's factory operations in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.