There is speculation that Pelosi could be on a different U.S. Air Force plane and it's not clear where those planes might be heading. ( read original story ...)
Closer economic ties with Taiwan – 1
As the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. tries to expertly balance our politico-economic relations with China, avoiding the extremes of the last administration, it should also try to ... ( read original story ...)
A China-Taiwan conflict could lead to a catastrophic semiconductor shortage in the world
Tensions are coming to a head between China and Taiwan as Nancy Pelosi visits Taipei during a tour of Asia. What could this mean for the chip industry? ( read original story ...)
How Belite Bio, a small, under-the-radar drugmaker, emerged as one of biotech’s best performing IPOs
Belite's shares have risen nearly 500% from their IPO price at a time when many other newly public biotech companies are struggling to hold their value. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Tensions Raise Risks in One of Busiest Shipping Lanes
The standoff between the US and China over Taiwan has thrown a spotlight on growing risks to one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes -- even a minor disruption could ripple through supply chains. ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Today – 8/2: Stocks Fall as Pelosi Visit to Taiwan Spurs Risk-Off Bets
Stock futures point to lower open as House Speaker Nanci Pelosi's visit to Taiwan stokes geopolitical concerns; earnings on tap: AMD, Caterpillar, PayPal, Starbucks, Uber, and more ... ( read original story ...)
Semiconductor stocks under pressure as Taiwan tensions mount
China views the visit by Pelosi, second in the line of succession to the U.S. presidency and a long-time critic of China, as sending an encouraging signal to the pro-independence camp in Taiwan and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s business community has carefully navigated U.S.-Beijing relations. Fallout from Pelosi’s visit may force it to finally take sides
On Tuesday night, U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is expected to arrive in Taiwan, according to multiple outlets, which will make her the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the island in 25 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and Pelosi, Mangled Yield Curve, AMD’s Big Night, Apple Bond Sale
Keep in mind that AMD will be reporting performance across four business segments for the first time this evening. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Navy deploys four warships east of Taiwan as Pelosi heads to Taipei
As U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi headed to Taipei on Tuesday amid intensifying warnings from China, four U.S. warships, including an aircraft carrier, were positioned in waters ... ( read original story ...)
China & Taiwan Bolster Forces Amid Rising Tensions Over Pelosi’s Possible Taipei Visit
Amid growing tensions over Nancy Pelosi's potential visit to Taipei, China and Taiwan have begun mobilising their forces, according to media reports. ( read original story ...)
Ahead of Pelosi’s Expected Trip, Quiet Defiance in Taiwan
Public nonchalance about the tensions over Nancy Pelosi belies a political reality: Many are tired of China’s threats and crave American support. ( read original story ...)
Pelosi visit is a test for Taiwan’s global status under Chinese pressure
The House speaker's trip to Taiwan signals to senior politicians around the world that they can show support for Taiwan’s democracy in person — despite vocal opposition from Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan rasing combat readiness for Chinese provocations over Pelosi visit, reports say
Taiwan's military raised its level of combat readiness in response to exercises and live-fire drills by China ahead of a widely reported visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, local media reported ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Military Presence Near Taiwan Compared to China
With the current dispute over Pelosi's visit to Taiwan fueling tensions in the South China Sea, Newsweek looks at Washington and Beijing's regional presence. ( read original story ...)
China-Taiwan: Tensions spike ahead of Pelosi’s expected visit
Taiwan is bracing for a potential show of force from China as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was expected to arrive on the island late Tuesday. Her visit - which is not backed by the White House - ... ( read original story ...)