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

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.

Taiwan indicated it was cautiously optimistic about talks with the US after it avoided getting a letter from the Trump administration notifying trading partners of new tariff rates.

The renewable-energy company said it has secured a project-finance package with 25 banks and five export credit agencies for the Greater Changhua 2 wind farm.

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

Taiwan's annual military exercise, Han Kuang, begins on Wednesday as the island ramps up its defence against a possible invasion from China. Billed as the largest and longest one so far, this year's Han Kuang will last for about 10 days, about twice the duration of last year's drill.