Not long ago a Chinese diplomat would likely have avoided an Australian journalist with a camera. But two recent interviews reveal a new confidence in China's approach — and perhaps Beijing's real ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ranks first in chip spending
Taiwan took the top spot in global semiconductor equipment spending in the second quarter of this year, up from third place the previous quarter, with the country’s manufacturers keen to invest in ... ( read original story ...)
Travel and taxes lead surge in credit card payment
Taiwanese are being attracted back to credit card spending by incentives and rewards such as installment plans, points or cash-back rewards, Banking Bureau Deputy Director-General Lin Chih-chi (林志吉) ... ( read original story ...)
Hsinchu park canal returns to life after restoration project
A three-stage purification process used in Hsinchu City’s Gangnan Canal Park (港南運河公園) has significantly improved the environment and enlivened the canal, which had much of its life choked off by algae ... ( read original story ...)
Atayal hunting trail to boost culture
Using NT$59 million (US$1.91 million) in funding from the central government, the bureau is updating and expanding the 2.5km trail, which has historically been used for hunting by residents of the ... ( read original story ...)
Tata is in discussions with Taiwanese business Wistron about producing the iPhone 14 series in India
Apple has been producing the majority of the iPhone 14 series in India, at Foxconn and Wistron Corp.-owned and -operated plants, since far before the iPhone 14 series was ever officially announced. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan-China tensions a reminder to tech: diversify chip manufacturers
TORONTO — Canada's technology industry says flaring tensions between China and Taiwan are reminding companies how important it is to seek a broader range of sources for semiconductors — and to invest ... ( read original story ...)
China-Taiwan tensions reminding Canada’s tech firms to diversify chip manufacturers
Canada's technology industry says flaring tensions between China and Taiwan are reminding companies how important it is to seek a broader range of sources for semiconductor. ( read original story ...)
Lithuania set to open Taiwan representative office and risk further anger from Beijing
The Baltic state has previously indicated the mission would open on Monday and named its first envoy to the island. ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese military confirms for first time PLA drones crossed Taiwan Strait median line
It is the first time that UAVs from mainland China are known to have crossed the unofficial line that divides the strait. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Muifa hits Taiwan and Japan’s southern islands
Typhoon Muifa continues to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Taiwan and Japan's southern islands. Nick Miller has the details. Video shows a shelf cloud - a type of arcus cloud - form before a ... ( read original story ...)
CHIPS Act: Intel’s Gain And Taiwan Semiconductor’s Pain
As aforementioned, as long-term business owners, our long-term return ... contemplating the possibility of the China invasion of Taiwan. According to Citi analyst Christopher Danely, Intel's ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Drones: The Latest Irritant Buzzing Taiwan’s Defenses
Taiwan Presidential Office, via Associated Press In comparison, China announced a military budget of $229 billion earlier this year. China has thrown large resources into developing drone technology ... ( read original story ...)
New technology shown to reduce fish farm costs, labor, Tainan officials say
Tainan has a large aquaculture fishery industry with nearly 14,000 hectares of fish farms, the biggest in the nation, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che (黃偉哲) said. To reduce the demand for labor, minimize ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says 17 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line
Seventeen Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, which normally serves as an unofficial barrier between the two sides, on Saturday, Taiwan's defence ministry said, as Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan gains global support amid Chinese aggression post-Pelosi’s visit
Taiwan has been gaining global support after China increased its military activities around the Island nation since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei last month. ( read original story ...)