Taiwan's government will soon look at whether it needs to help its domestic industry over threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to put tariffs on semiconductors, Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Wednesday.
World Affairs Council to Present Dr. Sara Newland on the Politics of Taiwan
Springfield - The World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts will present Dr. Sara Newland, Assistant Professor of Government at Smith College, on “Democracy In The Shadow Of Great-Power Competition: The Politics Of Taiwan” on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at noon at 1350 Main Street in downtown Springfield.
Trump’s threat of Taiwan chip tariffs could give Nvidia a fresh headache after DeepSeek
President Donald Trump has threatened to introduce tariffs on Taiwan-made chips, which could hit Nvidia, one of TSMC's biggest customers.
Photos show damage caused by deadly Taiwan tremor in 2024, not after January 2025 quake
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Taiwan triggered landslides and caused the ceilings of several homes to cave in, but photos of damaged buildings shared hundreds of times in social media posts were not taken after the quake on1.
‘Is Taiwan part of China?’: How DeepSeek, ChatGPT answered sensitive questions differently
Similar to the Chinese official narrative, DeepSeek's chatbot said Taiwan has been an integral part of China since ancient times. An example of a very similar statement is found in this government document issued in 2022. “Compatriots on both sides of ...
Responding to Trump tariff threat, Taiwan says chip business is ‘win-win’
Semiconductor business between Taiwan and the United States is a "win-win" model for both sides given the high level of complementarity, the island's economy ministry said on Tuesday responding to ...
Trump To Tariff Chips Made In Taiwan, Targeting TSMC
The tariffs would ensnare cutting-edge smartphone and PC-related chips for Apple, AMD and Nvidia if enacted. But Trump is betting his plan will bring more chip production to the US.
Exploring Taiwan’s path to a greener future
Taiwan aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. It’s phasing out all nuclear power by next year, then tackling transportation which is one of the biggest source of emissions. About 14 million people ...
Taiwan to monitor 52 ‘suspicious’ China ships
Taiwan has identified 52 'suspicious' Chinese-owned ships flying flags of convenience that require close monitoring if detected near the island, the island's coast guard said on Monday, as Taipei ...
Taiwan president appeals for harmony amid budget standoff
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te appealed on Monday in his Lunar New Year message for harmony between the ruling and opposition parties, amid a standoff over the opposition slashing this year's budget.
Taipei pet shop aims to end prejudice against snakes — with a coffee date
As the Year of the Snake approaches, a pet store in Taipei is offering adventurous customers an opportunity to enjoy the company of snakes while sipping coffee, hoping to break down some of the ...
Four dead after EV carrying six children crashes in Taiwan; family was out festive visiting
The driver as well as three children aged between two and 10 died in the tragedy. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taipei’s National Palace Museum Holds Lunar New Year Calligraphy Event – TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan's National Palace Museum invited calligraphers to craft red spring couplets in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The decorations are said to bring good fortune and festive cheer.
Old Taiwan earthquake picture falsely shared as recent
After a strong earthquake hit Taiwan on January 21, 2025, an old picture of a tilting building resurfaced in social media posts that falsely portrayed it as showing the aftermath. But authorities ...
Taipei pet shop strives to break down anti-snake prejudice
As the Year of the Snake approaches, a pet store in Taipei is offering adventurous customers an opportunity to enjoy the company of snakes while sipping coffee, hoping to break down some of the ...
WHO move ‘highly unfavourable’ for Taiwan as uncertainty reigns in new Trump era
US exit from health body will be a blow to Taipei’s membership bid, while it faces more unpredictability on security, hi-tech industries and trade.