Washington and Taipei have signed a trade deal lowering tariffs on Taiwanese exports to 15%, on par with those on Asian allies Japan and South Korea, while the island will open its market for U.S.
Trump administration reaches a trade deal to lower Taiwan’s tariff barriers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration reached a trade deal with Taiwan on Thursday, with Taiwan agreeing to remove or reduce 99% of its tariff barriers, the office of the U.S. Trade ...
US, Taiwan finalize deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of US goods
By David Lawder WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Trump administration officials signed a final reciprocal trade agreement that confirmed a 15% U.S. tariff rate for imports from Taiwan, while committing ...
US lawmakers warn Taiwan to ‘meet the moment’ as China stages invasion-style drills
Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers warn Taiwan's political gridlock over defense spending could undermine deterrence as China escalates military pressure.
Taiwan, US sign trade pact to cut tariffs, boost investments
The deal has wide-ranging implications for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Read more at The Business Times.
Why Taipei 101 climber Alex Honnold loves free soloing buildings and what he’s eyeing next
Honnold, whose recent scaling of Taipei 101 features in Netflix’s Skyscraper Live, reflects on live audiences, young climbers and his limits.
‘Taipei is home’: Nvidia seals the deal on massive new Taiwan headquarters
Taiwan is reinforcing its role as a global AI and semiconductor hub as Nvidia Corp. NVDA moves forward with plans for a major new headquarters in Taipei. Taipei Signs Deal For Nvidia's Taiwan ...
11 Beautiful Places in Taiwan That Are Perfect for First-Time Visitors
Taiwan is ideal for a first-time Asia trip: fast trains, easy signage, and nonstop food. Base in Taipei, then day-trip to Jiufen/Shifen. Add Tainan or Kaohsiung, Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, Hualien & ...
Nvidia signs 50-year land deal for Taipei headquarters
Nvidia has signed a land deal with the Taipei City government for a new headquarters in the Beitou-Shilin area of the city. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an says the lease runs 50 years with a 20-year ...
Taiwan’s AI-powered economy soars in the shadow of bubble fears and China threats
Taiwan's economy is thriving thanks to the boom in artificial intelligence, driven by strong demand for computer chips and other products made by companies like TSMC and Foxconn.
Taipei, Nvidia sign contract to build HQ in Beitou-Shilin park
The Taipei City Government today announced it has officially inked a deal with Nvidia Corp to build the company’s Taiwan headquarters in the Beitou-Shilin Technology Park. “Taipei is Nvidia’s home,” ...
Taiwan says budget delay risks ‘rupture’ in line of defence against China
By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The delay in passing a $40 billion special military budget risks a "rupture" in the joint line of defence against China, Taiwan's defence ...
Taiwan president urges parliament to pass special defence budget
TAIPEI, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday urged the opposition-controlled parliament to pass his $40 billion special defence budget. "Taiwan's strengthening of national ...
Chinese Jets Perform Risky Combat Maneuvers Against Taiwan F-16s: Report
Chinese jets performed unusually unsafe maneuvers during encounters with Taiwanese F-16 fighter aircraft amid a series of military drills aimed at intimidating Taipei’s Beijing-skeptic government, ...
What brand of shoes did Alex Honnold wear to climb Taipei 101?
He scaled the building in a free solo climb on Jan. 25.
What Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong sentencing signals to Taiwan
Critics say Hong Kong’s civil liberties have eroded under China’s “one country, two systems” model. Is Taiwan next?