The island dominates production of chips powering advanced civilian and military technologies. If conflict erupted, its fabrication plants would be in jeopardy. ( read original story ...)
China Sends Anti-Submarine Aircraft Into Taiwan’s Air Defense Zone On Christmas Day
Keeping up with its intimidation tactics, China sent a Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine warfare plane into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Christmas Day. A statement by the Ministry of ... ( read original story ...)
Despite China’s Anger, the U.S. Sells MQ-9 Reaper drones to Taiwan
Taiwan may be acquiring U.S.-built MQ-9 Reaper drones according to a U.S. State Department Congressional notification, a move which could massively improve Taiwan’s electronic eyes on vital areas of ... ( read original story ...)
Lithuania makes debut at Food Taipei
Food Taipei, one of the largest international events of its kind in Asia, opened in Taiwan on Christmas Day. Among the highlights of the expo is the debut of a pavilion by the EU member state, ... ( read original story ...)
SPECIAL REPORT-Taiwan chip industry emerges as battlefront in U.S.-China showdown
TSMC accounts for more than 90% of global output of these chips, according to industry estimates. Both superpowers now find themselves deeply dependent on the small island at the center of their ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s push for democratic resilience
The salience of this summit lies in a deeper understanding on part of the Biden administration that democracy is not just a form of government, it is a goal in itself- a value that must be cherished, ... ( read original story ...)
MOST unveils new facility in southern Taiwan
Shalun Green Energy Science City established in southern Taiwan by government agencies, including the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), has unveiled a new facility. ( read original story ...)
Global financial markets brace for a bumpy ride in 2022
Soaring inflation, rising interest rates and further supply chain disruption will fuel volatility, economists say ... ( read original story ...)
US and Japan draft joint operation plan in case of ‘Taiwan emergency,’ report says
About 40 possible temporary base locations for the Marines have been identified in the Nansei island chain, which consists of about 200 inhabited and uninhabited islands. ( read original story ...)
Foxconn Factory Near Chennai To Remain Shut This Week Following Labour Unrest, Apple Smartphone Production Likely To Be Hit
A smartphone manufacturing plant operated by Foxconn, a Taiwanese contract electronics manufacturer, near Chennai in Tamil Nadu will remain shut this week following an incidents of workers unrest, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stocks Close at Record High on Tech Rebound, Retail Boom
Taiwan’s equity benchmark closed at a record high as a global rebound in tech hardware shares extended and retail investors continued to pile in. ( read original story ...)
Ship takes out berth in Taiwan
Machinery failure is thought to have been the reason behind a sizeable containership prang at the port of Taichung yesterday. The 13-year-old, 1,049 teu Asiatic Sun badly damaged its bow and a berth ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to tighten reviews on semiconductor and LCD tech transfer to China
Taiwan is tightening its control over semiconductor and LCD-panel technology transfer to China, seeking to examine investments, mergers and acquisitions involving Chinese individuals or companies ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reports one new domestic COVID-19 case, one Omicron case
Taiwan reported 24 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, all but one contracted overseas, and confirmed one previous case as an Omicron variant infection, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s referendum result: Danger ahead for KMT and new risks in cross-strait ties
The disastrous defeat of all four referendum proposals by Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT) this month was the latest in a long string of setbacks for the party, an outcome that has broader ... ( read original story ...)
Tim Culpan’s View to 2022: Chips, Cybersecurity and Taiwan
The same small island will stay center-stage on security issues. Plus a selection of the columnist’s best work in 2021. ( read original story ...)