The US has made a series of moves to restrict China’s access to the most advanced microchip technology under both the Trump and Biden administrations. It has also banned the use of Chinese technology manufactured by ZTE and Huawei, citing national security risks, and put pressure on Western allies to enact similar bans.
As Taiwan export orders fall for eighth straight month, chips for GPT-type AI seen as long-term fix
After eight straight months of declining external demand for the island’s technology and other goods, some chip designers are hoping that the advent of ChatGPT and 5G communications could offer respite.
Taiwan’s MFIG tenders to buy up to 65,000 tonnes corn – traders
HAMBURG, May 22 (Reuters) - Taiwan's MFIG purchasing group has issued an international tender to buy up to 65,000 tonnes of animal feed corn which can be sourced from the United States, Brazil, Argentina or South Africa, European traders said on Monday.
US Policy on Myanmar and Taiwan: Shifting Strategies to Counter China’s Influence
Washington needs to recognize that the situation in both places is part of a single, interconnected struggle to contain Chinese influence.
Taipei’s Fubon Bank reports record-high Q1 profits
Credit card issuance also saw a surge. Fubon Bank’s preliminary net profits for reached NT$6.91b (US$230m) for the first three months of 2023. On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, profits surged 60% ...
Taiwan excluded from WHO annual assembly following Chinese opposition
GENEVA, May 22 (Reuters) - Taiwan failed in its efforts to gain an invitation to the World Health Organization's annual assembly despite the island's claims that support was growing for its ...
Computex Taipei 2023
Computex 2023 is taking place in Taipei from May 30 to June 2 and NVIDIA CEO and founder Jensen Huang will deliver the keynote address.
Taipei to host 34th Tiananmen Square anniversary event
Human rights groups said they would hold an event in Taipei on Sunday next week to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. The event would remember Chinese democracy ...
Elon Musk gets blowback from Taiwan after saying there’s a ‘certain inevitability’ China will integrate it
The Tesla CEO suggested there's "a certain inevitability" to China integrating Taiwan. Taiwan's foreign minister shared some thoughts.
Songshan: A Brief Guide To Taipei’s Secondary Airport
A cozy regional airport in the heart of the city. Most people traveling to Taiwan will fly through Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), a major passenger and cargo facility about 40 km (25 mi) west of ...
Taiwan president vows to keep status quo of peace and stability
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Saturday to maintain the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait amid high tensions with China, which has stepped up military pressure on the democratically governed island.
Tsai’s record criticized ahead of speech
Tsai’s performance over the past seven years has been a letdown for the younger generation that voted for her, KMT Legislator Johnny Chiang (江啟臣) said, citing polls from the Foundation for the People.
Disney axes project in DeSantis row
Disney canceled plans for a new employee campus in central Florida on Thursday in the latest ripple effect from its feud with Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The entertainment giant would ...
China-Taiwan tensions could grip 2024 election as top business leaders sound alarms
Elon Musk, Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio and others have weighed in on the fraying U.S.-China relations and rising tensions over a possible invasion of Taiwan.
Musk, Buffett and Apple show the clock is ticking for multinational companies on China’s Taiwan policy
China's Taiwan intentions are clear, and were clearly stated by Elon Musk. It's time for more companies to plan to de-risk exposure, says Dewardric McNeal.
Britain’s Briefest Prime Minister Gets a Warmer Welcome in Taiwan
Liz Truss, the former British prime minister, met Taiwan’s leader, who has sought to push back against China’s efforts to isolate the island democracy.