Taiwan officials see Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuela’s leader as a powerful deterrent to Beijing’s aggression and a timely reminder of the US ability to defeat militaries equipped with Chinese-made weapons.
South Korea’s Lee visits China, hoping to sidestep Taiwan tensions
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung arrived in China on Sunday for a four-day visit, eager to boost economic ties with Seoul's largest trading partner while keeping a lid on potentially explosive issues such as Taiwan.
A big smartphone name might be done: ASUS confirms no 2026 phones
ASUS has confirmed it won't be launching new smartphone in 2026, suggesting that the company may be winding down its handset business.
Taipei Metro launches QR code payments
Taipei Metro riders can now enter stations using just their phones thanks to a new QR code feature. Available on nine local apps, including Taiwan Pay, the system allows contactless payments but early ...
China social media hails US Maduro move as a Taiwan template
President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media, with many users saying the operation offered a template for how Beijing ...
US strike on Venezuela to embolden China’s territorial claims, Taiwan attack unlikely, analysts say
The U.S. attack on Venezuela will embolden China to strengthen its territorial claims over areas such as Taiwan and parts of the South China Sea but will not hasten any potential invasion of Taiwan, ...
China social media hails US’ Maduro move as Taiwan template
President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media, with some users saying the operation offered a template for how Beijing could handle tensions with Taiwan.
Taiwan accuses China of “reckless” drills as forces simulate a blockade
As Taiwan blasts China's "highly provocative and reckless" blockade rehearsal, Trump touts his relationship with Xi Jinping and says an invasion is unlikely.
Taiwan honors man killed fighting Taipei attacker
Taiwan yesterday honored Yu Chia-chang (余家昶), who was killed fighting a knife-wielding attacker near Taipei Main Station during last month’s mass stabbing, as officials paid respects at a memorial. Yu ...
Here’s Why Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Holds the Keys to AI’s Explosive Growth
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has expanded rapidly since 2023, powering applications from chatbots to autonomous systems and driving trillions in market value. Tech giants have invested ...
Is “Love in Taipei” better than the book? Movie review
Love In Taipei follows Ever Wong as she travels to Taiwan for the summer cultural immersion program. Nicknamed "Loveboat", Ever will find herself making new friends, romantic connections, and comes to ...
Is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock a Buy for 2026?
The stock is valued at the low end of where the big tech companies normally trade. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) has been a top stock to own over the last few years, and 2025 was no ...
Taiwan’s renewable power capacity to reach 50.7GW by 2035, forecasts GlobalData
Taiwan’s power sector has entered a new operating environment following the completion of its nuclear power phase-out in May 2025.
Trump Administration Issues New Warning to China Over Taiwan
Trump administration warns China over Taiwan, urging restraint and dialogue to preserve peace across the Taiwan Strait.
Asus to pause new smartphone launches in 2026, maintain mobile operations
Smartphone distributors in Taiwan have recently said they are no longer able to obtain Asus handsets through local agents and claimed they had received information indicating that Asus's smartphone ...
Budget impasse halts Taiwan’s first quantum-classical hybrid platform, undermining computing sovereignty
Taiwan's push to build strategic AI, robotics, and quantum computing infrastructure is facing delays after the National Science and Technology Council's (NSTC) NT$10.85 billion (approx. US$345.3 ...