The past few years have shown investors that they should expect the unexpected in geopolitics. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the widespread conflict in the Middle East were probably not the base-case forecasts for scenario planning for many.

This year’s 10-day live-fire Han Kuang drills are the longest yet and follow the delivery of a range of new weaponry from tanks to waterborne drones. The drills in Taiwan come as regional tensions and harassment by China and its People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are increasing.

Taiwan launched its largest ever military drills on Wednesday, starting with simulated attacks on its command systems and infrastructure ahead of a Chinese invasion, senior defence officials said.

With Beijing likely to rely on asymmetric capabilities rather than landing soldiers to invade, America can help siege-proof the island democracy.

Hong Kong police have arrested four people under the Beijing-imposed national security law and accused them of conspiracy to commit subversion.

Momentum is building in Taiwan to lessen its business dependency on China, its biggest trading partner. Doing so will not be easy.

China continues military activities near Taiwan, prompting a new US Senate bill to protect Taiwan`s undersea cables from potential sabotage

As Taiwan waits for Trump's final call on tariffs – both on the country and on semiconductors – Sebastian Hou, MD at Neuberger Berman, talks about some of the factors at play, and how to approach investment in Taiwanese companies.