Events
Verified incidents across the Indo-Pacific with transparent confidence scoring. See our methodology for how events are assessed.
US BIS adds semiconductor-related entities to export control list
The Bureau of Industry and Security published Entity List additions covering firms linked to advanced packaging, memory and AI accelerator supply chains.
Japan Coast Guard logs multi-day China Coast Guard presence near Senkaku Islands
Japan Coast Guard reported China Coast Guard vessels operating in the contiguous zone around the Senkaku Islands for more than 48 hours.
AUKUS partners announce Pillar II technology working-group milestones
Australia, the UK and the US published updated Pillar II workstreams covering undersea, AI and quantum collaboration timelines for defence industry partners.
TSMC updates Arizona fab timeline as packaging and tool install continue
TSMC restated progress on US fab phases, with tool install and advanced packaging readiness cited as near-term milestones for volume ramp.
Philippines reports China Coast Guard water-cannon incident near Second Thomas Shoal
Manila said China Coast Guard vessels used water cannons against a Philippines resupply boat near Second Thomas Shoal; Beijing described the action as lawful jurisdiction enforcement.
Malacca Strait traffic advisory after dense tanker and boxship queues
Regional maritime authorities issued a traffic density advisory as AIS showed elevated anchorage waits off Port Klang and the approaches to Singapore.
Netherlands tightens review of advanced lithography exports to China
Dutch authorities confirmed a stricter case-by-case review for certain immersion and EUV-adjacent tool shipments, aligning more closely with US Commerce guidance.
Taiwan MND reports elevated PLA ADIZ activity at the start of 2026
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense logged 41 PLA aircraft and 11 naval vessels around Taiwan over 24 hours, with 22 aircraft crossing the median line — the densest early-year pattern since late 2025.