Taiwan Economy Minister Kuo Jyh-huei said on Thursday that chipmaker TSMC would need government permission for any overseas joint ventures, but the government will not interfere in its decisions. U.S.
COMMENT: Chinese threat to submarine cables emerges in Indo-Pacific
By bno Chennai bureau On February 25 2025, Taiwan's coast guard detained the Hong Tai 168, a Chinese-owned freighter, under suspicion of allegedly severing an undersea communications cable off its western coast.
Taiwan details surge in Chinese military activity, did not detect live fire
Taiwan's defence ministry on Thursday reported a surge in Chinese military activity the previous day, but officials said they did not detect any live-fire exercises in a drill zone off the island's ...
Taiwan Details Surge in Chinese Military Activity
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Thursday that over the past 24 hours it had detected 45 Chinese military aircraft and 14 navy ships operating around the island, including seven ships in a Chinese-declared drill zone off Taiwan's southwest coast.
Taiwan Trims 2025 Growth Forecast as Trump Worries Mount
Taiwan lowered its prediction for growth this year, signaling its concern about the impact of the Trump administration’s policies on its economy.
Trump declines to answer question about China and Taiwan
President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to comment in response to a question about whether the United States would ever allow China to take control of Taiwan by force. "I never comment on that," Trump said at the White House.
Stay or go? Taiwan’s chipmakers explore US factories to avoid tariffs
Taiwan's biggest chipmaker reportedly took a step that sparked discussion around the world: holding its first board meeting on American soil. The event would be a symbolic move by Taiwan Semiconductor ...
Coast Guard Boards China-Owned Ship Over Undersea Cable Sabotage
Shortly after, the coast guard was alerted by Chunghwa Telecom, which operates Taiwan's submarine cable network in the strait. The company reported that the cable linking Taiwan's main island to the ...
Taiwan deploys forces, accuses China of causing “high degree of danger” with military drills off its coast
Taiwan says China violated norms and caused a "high degree of danger" by announcing "live-fire exercises without prior warning" just off its coast.
Taiwan dispatches navy, air force after China launches live-fire drills with no warning
Taiwan's defense ministry says China launched live-fire drills barely 40 miles off the coast of Taiwan on Wednesday with no prior warning.
Chinese military crosses Taiwan Strait median line without warning for ‘shooting training’
Taiwan's Defense Ministry said Wednesday that a Chinese military joint air-sea drill, including live fire and warplanes, crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait without warning.
OpenAI Just Gave Taiwan Semiconductor Investors Great News
One thing that makes Taiwan Semi so unique is that its services aren't in demand just from traditional semiconductor companies. In fact, OpenAI just tapped Taiwan Semi for an impo ...
Taiwan Trims Growth Forecast Amid Trump Worries, Budget Battle
Taiwan lowered its prediction for growth this year, signaling its concern about the potential impact of the Trump administration’s policies on its economy and a domestic fight over the budget.
Taiwan’s Chunghwa Telecom to discuss satellites at Mobile World Congress Barcelona
Chunghwa Telecom will attend the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week to discuss satellites with major international operators, the company said Wednesday. Chair Alex Chien (簡志誠) will lead the ...
Taiwan slightly cuts 2025 GDP growth outlook amid Trump tariffs concern
Taiwan's trade-reliant economy is expected to grow at a slower pace in 2025 than previously forecast, with the threat of turbulence from tariffs that may be imposed by the United States, as well as ...
China holds ‘shooting’ drills off Taiwan’s coast, vows ‘reunification’ push
China's military held "shooting training" on Wednesday off Taiwan's southwest coast in a move Taipei described as provocative and dangerous, while a senior Chinese leader vowed unswerving efforts to ...