The case marks the first time a Chinese captain has been charged with severing a cable, after a number of similar instances in recent years.
Taiwan blocks over 45 million overseas scam calls by April
The volume of scam calls from abroad dropped from 51 million in May 2023 to 5 million in April. Telecom operators blocked 5 million commercial text messages, deactivated more than 3,000 phone numbers ...
Taiwan jails Chinese ship captain for severing subsea cable
TAIPEI: A Chinese ship captain was sentenced to three years in a Taiwanese prison on Thursday (Jun 12) for deliberately severing an undersea telecoms cable off the self-ruled island. T ...
Taiwan showcases AI prowess at France’s Viva Tech expo
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan’s technology sector is taking center stage at Viva Tech in Paris this week, drawing top officials and industry giants to its bustling pavilion.
How Washington Has Tried to Control China’s Tech
Under three presidential administrations, officials in Washington have used export controls to hold back China’s access to advanced technology.
Taiwan chip titan TSMC opens joint lab with University of Tokyo
TOKYO -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has launched a joint research laboratory with the University of Tokyo, its first outside of Taiwan, reaffirming the chipmaker's commitment to Japan even ...
Taiwan earthquake: Tsunami fears as 5.9 quake rocks homes and leaves locals on edge
The United States Geological Survey calculated the earthquake's magnitude at 5.9, and Taiwan's Central Weather Administration reported a 6.4 magnitude.
Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 hits Taiwan’s east coast
Firefighters were dispatched to check the impact of the moderate quake, which hit 71 kilometres south of Hualien City.
Mainland China scientists build electronic war game for Taiwan and nearby waters
Ultra-detailed simulation covers vast theatre with thousands of surface elements and runs on an ordinary laptop, they said A PLA mobile electronic warfare platform deployed southeast of Taiwan ...
AmCham Taiwan elevates energy crisis to top priority as power shortages threaten tech hub status
The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan has elevated energy supply to its top policy priority, warning that power shortages could undermine the island's position as a global technology hub amid ...
Taiwan research institute partners with Japanese firm on carbon capture tech
ITRI’s reusable carbon capture solution expected to help small- and mid-sized manufacturers cut emissions | Jun. 11, 2025 13:02 ...
Taiwan receives AmCham’s investment recommendations as tech giants expand presence on island
Chairman Chin-Ching Liu accepted the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei's 2025 Taiwan White Paper, as US technology companies including Nvidia, AMD, and Micron continue expanding operations on the ...
Netfos, Netskope Launch AI-Driven SASE Platform for Taiwan Enterprises
Netfos Technology announced that it is partnering with Netskope, a leader in modern security and networking, to bring the Netskope One platform and its industry-leading capabilities to customers in ...
Chunghwa Telecom Earns MSCI ESG ‘AAA’ Rating, Leads in Taiwan
Chunghwa Telecom announced that the company has been upgraded to the highest ‘AAA’ rating in MSCI’s latest ESG Ratings report, making it one of the top-performing companies in the global ...
TSMC still top foundry, with 67.6% market share
TSMC posted US$25.52 billion in sales in the January-to-March period, down 5 percent from the previous quarter, but its market share rose from 67.1 percent the previous quarter to 67.6 percent, ...
Taiwan exports soar on AI demand and pre-tariff rush
Taiwan’s total exports of electronic components inched up by 28.4% in May of the year to $17.2 billion, with semiconductor exports up 30.1%. According to the country’s finance ministry, imports rose ...