Duties would raise prices for a range of consumer goods, while scaring off further Taiwanese investments in the U.S., experts warn.
Donald Trump’s Tariffs on Taiwan Microchips Spark Shock
Donald Trump's decision to place tariffs on Taiwan comes as China made significant breakthroughs with AI development.
Chinese films dodging censors have no place to go. Can they crack into Taiwan?
Taiwan is an ideal place for Chinese filmmakers to evade censorship. But the island democracy has its own restrictions on what Chinese films are allowed to air.
Migrant worker dies in fire at dorm in New Taipei City
A fire at a migrant worker dormitory in New Taipei City's Tucheng District (土城) early this morning killed a migrant worker in her 30s and left five others injured. According to firefighters, the fire ...
Taiwan may offer help for industry over Trump tariff threats
Taiwan's government will soon look at whether it needs to help its domestic industry over threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to put tariffs on semiconductors, Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Wednesday.
World Affairs Council to Present Dr. Sara Newland on the Politics of Taiwan
Springfield - The World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts will present Dr. Sara Newland, Assistant Professor of Government at Smith College, on “Democracy In The Shadow Of Great-Power Competition: The Politics Of Taiwan” on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at noon at 1350 Main Street in downtown Springfield.
Taiwan says it may help industrial sector after Trump threatens tariffs on chips, semiconductors
Taiwan’s government will soon look at whether it needs to help its domestic industry over threats by President Donald Trump to put tariffs on semiconductors, Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Wednesday.
Trump Taiwan Chip Tariffs Would Affect Games, Phones
President Donald Trump announced that the USA is looking to place tariffs on Chinese assembled electronics and chips produced in Taiwan.
DeepSeek’s Rise: How a Chinese Start-Up Went From Stock Trader to A.I. Star
The little-known artificial intelligence firm has emphasized research, even as it emerged as the brainchild of a hedge fund.
Trump’s Taiwan tariffs could pack a Pixel 10 price hike after Tensor’s transition to TSMC
President Donald Trump promised tariffs of up to 100% on Taiwan’s export of microchips to the US. These remarks were made yesterday at the House Republican Issues Conference in Miami. “In the very ...
AI demand lifts Taiwan’s U.S. exports, investments to record highs
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's exports to the U.S. and direct investment in the country surged to record highs in 2024, driven by demand for data center equipment used in artificial intelligence.
Trump’s threat of Taiwan chip tariffs could give Nvidia a fresh headache after DeepSeek
President Donald Trump has threatened to introduce tariffs on Taiwan-made chips, which could hit Nvidia, one of TSMC's biggest customers.
Photos show damage caused by deadly Taiwan tremor in 2024, not after January 2025 quake
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Taiwan triggered landslides and caused the ceilings of several homes to cave in, but photos of damaged buildings shared hundreds of times in social media posts were not taken after the quake on1.
‘Is Taiwan part of China?’: How DeepSeek, ChatGPT answered sensitive questions differently
Similar to the Chinese official narrative, DeepSeek's chatbot said Taiwan has been an integral part of China since ancient times. An example of a very similar statement is found in this government document issued in 2022. “Compatriots on both sides of ...
From PCs to phones and more: Your electronics could soon become pricier
President Donald Trump has announced plans to place tariffs on foreign-made chips. This could lead to more expensive electronics for the US.
Responding to Trump tariff threat, Taiwan says chip business is ‘win-win’
Semiconductor business between Taiwan and the United States is a "win-win" model for both sides given the high level of complementarity, the island's economy ministry said on Tuesday responding to ...