TAIPEI – Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has suspended production of advanced silicon for Chinese start-up Biren Technology to ensure compliance with the latest United States regulations, ... ( read original story ...)
Will China Try to Take Taiwan in Xi’s Third Term?
Some analysts speculate that China will try to achieve unification by 2049, the 100th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. A U.S. Navy official, meanwhile, has warned that Xi ... ( read original story ...)
Plunging Markets Defy Government Intervention in Taiwan, Korea
Asia’s two tech-heavy economies South Korea and Taiwan are facing an uphill battle in trying to stem losses in what are already among the world’s worst-performing assets this year. They are hit ... ( read original story ...)
China to invade Taiwan this year? ‘Can’t rule it out’, says US Admiral | Details
U.S officials fear Xi may be much more willing than previously thought to seize Taiwan. Xi Jinping recently restated his vow to one day 'reunify', or forcefully take Taiwan. China's Communist Party ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan defies China with hope, Pride and parties
For the flourishing democracy of Taiwan, which China claims is simply a renegade province, the headlines could have sounded like harbingers of doom.Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader, opened the Communist ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei accused Beijing on Saturday of maintaining an “old mindset” after China’s Communist Party enshrined its opposition to Taiwanese independence in its constitution.
Taipei accused Beijing on Saturday of maintaining an "old mindset" after China's Communist Party enshrined its opposition to Taiwanese independence in its constitution. "We call on the Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Global Fight for Chips: “The ‘Silicon Shield’ Won’t Protect Taiwan from a Chinese Invasion”
If China does turn up the pressure on Taiwan, the U.S. has to respond. But I worry about that. Not only for Biden, but for any future president, given the menu of options and the fact that the costs ... ( read original story ...)
Forbidden City eyes stronger ties with Taipei peer
After the civil war in the late 1940s, some of the art collections from Beijing's Forbidden City were transported to Taiwan and housed at the Palace Museum in Taipei built in 1962. A delegate to the ... ( read original story ...)
Instacart pulls IPO on volatile market conditions – sources
Smartphone with displayed Instacart logo is seen in this illustration taken March 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo/File Photo ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese State Media Says ‘Necessary to Eliminate’ Taiwan’s Independence
The comments in the China Daily come as the Chinese government's aggression and rhetoric surrounding Taiwan have escalated in recent weeks. ( read original story ...)
Joint Taiwan-U.S. Weapons Production Considered As China’s Invasion Window Tapers
Taiwan and the U.S. could co-produce weapons to expedite deliveries as the timeline for a possible Chinese invasion becomes more concerning. ( read original story ...)
China Says Don’t Interfere as U.S. Navy Warns Taiwan War Could Be This Year
"The U.S. needs to be fully aware of the extreme importance and highly sensitive nature of the Taiwan question," a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said. ( read original story ...)
Cathay Financial to issue shares to raise capital
Cathay Financial is to receive proceeds of NT$39 billion to NT$60 billion (US$1.2 billion to US$1.9 billion), as the new shares were priced at NT$26 to NT$40 each, corporate data showed. That would be ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar blacklisted by FATF for terrorism and crime finance
In another setback to the Myanmar military's minimal credibility, an international watchdog has placed Myanmar on its blacklist for terrorism financing alongside Iran and North Korea. The Financial ... ( read original story ...)
Swazi king vows to back Taiwan at UN
We will continue to advocate for the admission of Taiwan to the UN family,” Mswati, who arrived in Taiwan on Thursday for a six-day visit, said at the ceremony, which featured a military salute. It is ... ( read original story ...)
Non-nuclear power the only option
When the European Parliament’s resolution was announced, Broadcasting Corp of China chairman Jaw Shaw-kong (趙少康) said: “The EU has decided to treat nuclear power as green energy. Opposing nuclear ... ( read original story ...)