Russia is dependent on Taiwan's semiconductors for everything from the manufacture of laptops to military equipment. The cutting off of this supply may be disastrous for Russia. ( read original story ...)
Mike Pompeo Receives Death Threat While Visiting Taiwan, Police Investigate
The Former Secretary of State is in Taiwan as a private citizen, after the Biden administration dispatched its own delegation amid concerns over Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Major blackouts across Taiwan due to power plant failure
Many areas in Taiwan – including its capital, Taipei – were affected Thursday by power outages attributed to a breakdown in a power plant, state media reported. The blackouts were reported in Taipei, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s creaking power grid adds to worries over global chip supply
Taiwan saw regional blackouts across the island on Thursday in the latest sign its electrical grid is struggling to meet rising demands from technology manufacturers. ( read original story ...)
Hou Hsiao-hsien is set to finally direct ‘Shulan River’
Hou Hsiao-hsien is widely respected around the world for his invaluable contributions to the Taiwanese New Wave. Through unforgettable masterpieces such as A City of Sadness and A Time to Live and A ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to more than double annual missile production capacity amid China tension
Taiwan plans to more than double its yearly missile production capacity to close to 500 this year, the island's defence ministry said in a report, as it boosts its combat power amid what it sees as ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan restoring power after outage that hit 5 million homes
It was not immediately clear what caused the cut, which affected about a third of the island’s electricity supply. ( read original story ...)
Beauty Software Maker Perfect Near $1 Billion SPAC Deal, Sources Say
Perfect Corp., an Asian startup that makes software for the beauty and fashion industries, is nearing a deal to go public by merging with U.S.-listed blank-check company Provident Acquisition Corp., ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Scrambles to Restore Power After Island-Wide Blackouts
Taiwan saw regional blackouts across the island Thursday in the latest sign its creaking electrical grid is struggling to meet rising demands for power from its technology manufacturers. A failure at ... ( read original story ...)
On Taiwan visit Pompeo says island must not suffer Ukraine’s fate
Taiwan must not be allowed to go the same way as Ukraine, former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday during a meeting with the island's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan honours former top U.S. diplomat Pompeo, China calls him ‘liar’
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen bestowed a presidential honour on former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday for his contribution to boosting relations with the island, as China's top ... ( read original story ...)
Power out in southern Taiwan, parts of Taipei affected
Emergency repairs under way after a malfunction at the same coal-powered station blamed for last year’s rolling blackouts. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: Massive blackout leaves many without power
Major cities across Taiwan including the capital Taipei have reported widespread unexplained power outages. State-run power operator Taiwan Power Company confirmed the south of Taiwan was affected, ... ( read original story ...)
Massive blackout hits Taiwan, affecting 5 million households
A planned live telecast of Mike Pompeo's meet with Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-Wen has been cancelled as a result of the blackout in Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Trump said he believes China may invade Taiwan sooner rather than later because ‘they’re seeing how stupid the United States is run’
Trump also told Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo that he thinks China's President Xi Jinping is "a man with high intelligence level." ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan science parks rake in over NT$3,718 billion for 2021
Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP), and Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP) generated combined revenues of NT$3,718.088 billion (US$133.50 billion) in 2021, growing 22.81% on year, according to ... ( read original story ...)