There's plenty of fretting about China trying to reclaim Taiwan. Geopolitics should help spur more chipmaking in the US and Europe, Pat Gelsinger argues. ( read original story ...)
As Russia Gets Weaker, Xi Jinping May Forgo Taiwan To Grab Eastern Russia
China may threaten Taiwan, but a bigger prize for China's Communist Party could be the unpopulated and unprotected lands of Russia’s far eastern provinces. ( read original story ...)
Xi rewards combat-ready generals as Taiwan tensions rise
The appointments signal Xi is forging ahead with his drive to turn the People’s Liberation Army into a more modern fighting force capable of taking Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Semiconductor drops on China concerns even as US chip stocks trade mixed
Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) shares fell more than 4% on Monday following a huge drop in Chinese stocks amid concerns that Chinese President Xi Jinping's grip on power will lead ... ( read original story ...)
What’s up with… Cellnex, OnNet Fibra, Taiwan
OnNet Fibra, the wholesale open access fibre access network operator in Chile formed last year by Telefónica (Movistar) and KKR, has reportedly struck a deal to acquire fibre-to-the-home network ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan braces for tougher mainland China forces, defence minister says of reshaped Central Military Commission
Chiu Kuo-cheng tells island lawmakers new CMC has relatively younger members who are more familiar with Taiwan and have combat experience. ( read original story ...)
Textile production sees boost in recycled plastic
Several local firms, which displayed environmentally friendly products at the Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show earlier this month, have followed in the footsteps of other global brands to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan needs to diversify away from China: minister
He added that one of Taiwan’s goals is to “try to diversify our trade partners, our trade market, so that we are not going to put all our eggs in one basket.” Taiwan’s trade has been pressured this ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Semi slumps after reported diss of U.S. chip efforts, analog-chip downgrades also drag on semiconductor sector
Chip stocks lagged the broader market Monday following a report that Taiwan's fabrication industry is pessimistic about U.S. efforts to lessen its reliance on foreign capacity, along with a string of ... ( read original story ...)
Almost half of Australians support sending military to help defend Taiwan, poll suggests
YouGov survey finds people in Australia more likely to favour sending troops than people in Japan and US ... ( read original story ...)
US-China Tensions Boil As Taiwan’s TSMC Also Joins Embargo After NVidia and AMD
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd (NYSE: TSM) suspended the production of advanced silicon for Chinese startup Biren Technology to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations. ( read original story ...)
China Enshrines Opposition to ‘Taiwan Independence’ in CCP Constitution – TaiwanPlus News
China’s top political meet ended on Saturday and enshrined opposition to "Taiwan Independence" in the Communist Party's constitution. Xi Jinping secured his position as “core” leader of the party and ... ( read original story ...)
Why teens are giving up their smartphones and joining the ‘Luddite Club’
One teen says that switching to a flip phone gave her more space to think creatively, more time to read, and better concentration. ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden Quietly Crushes China’s Tech Ambitions
The latest U.S. export controls could have a huge impact on China's burgeoning semiconductor industry—and slow its military modernization. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s foreign investment surges with ‘no short-term issues’, but China clouds outlook
Approved foreign investment into Taiwan grew by 152 per cent over the first three quarters of the year, but Nancy Pelosi’s earlier visit and Xi Jinping’s latest call for reunification cloud the ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Rewards Combat-Ready China Generals as Taiwan Tensions Rise
Along with securing a third term in office on Sunday, Xi Jinping also named two key generals to key roles as he looks to modernize China’s military and keep up pressure on Taiwan.Most Read from Bloomb ... ( read original story ...)