Frustration over cost-of-living issues is one of the top challenges facing new President Lai Ching-te, who won election in January with just 40% of the vote. His Democratic Progressive Party also lost ...
US approves sale of F-16 parts to Taiwan for $80 mln
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale to Taiwan of F-16 fighter jet spare and repair parts for an estimated $80 million, the Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency said on Wednesday.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te congratulations Modi, radio silence from Beijing
Two-way trade between India and Taiwan was worth $8.2 billion dollars in 2023, making India the 16th largest trading partner for Taiwan
In China, weight-loss drugs are becoming big business
Ozempic is big business in China. Last year, the Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk doubled its sales of the diabetes drug in the country to almost $700m – 5 percent of Ozempic’s global sales.
The Case for Defending Taiwan
Taiwan manufactures well over 90% of the world's most advanced semiconductors. Matthew Pottinger, architect of former President Trump's China strategy, warns that the fate of the 21st century economy ...
Arrivent Biopharma enters into cancer drug development collaboration valued at up to $615M
The company has made a deal with a Chinese firm on a drug development collaboration potentially valued at more than $600 million.
Four cities competing for Nvidia center
Four city governments are vying for Nvidia’s favor a day after the tech giant’s CEO, Jensen Huang (黃仁勳), unveiled plans to build its second supercomputer center in Taiwan. Taipei, New Taipei City, ...
How China Could Quarantine Taiwan: Mapping Out Two Possible Scenarios
There are worrying signs that China is training its forces to be able to conduct a law enforcement–led “quarantine” of Taiwan. This report lays out China’s potential motivations for a quarantine and ...
How Taiwan’s green power deficit threatens tech industry’s bid for net zero
Outside of Taiwan, it is unlikely that many people have heard of the Hsinchu Science Park. But this sprawling campus in the north-west of the island is the home of several companies that have remained ...
Tiananmen massacre memorial in Taipei drew more than 6,000 people
Taipei witnesses the largest gathering in 10 years to mark the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, spiking tensions with China.
‘Heads Broken And Blood Flowing’: China Launches ‘Punishment’ Drills Around Taiwan After Inauguration Of New President
China has launched a series of military drills around Taiwan Thursday as “punishment” for the swearing-in of the island’s new
New technologies unveiled at Computex Taipei 2024 so far
Considered one of the biggest technology trade shows in the world, this year's Computex is showcasing tech such as semiconductor chips and gadgets from companies such as Intel, Nvidia, AMD, Asus, MSI, ...
What’s Going On With Taiwan Semiconductor Stock On Wednesday?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM) plays a crucial role as some Chinese AI chip firms design less powerful processors to comply with U.S. sanctions. The U.S. imposed export controls on ...
Pernicious collusion seeks to erase Beijing’s redline on Taiwan question: China Daily editorial
The visiting US delegation is scheduled to meet with the island's independence-minded new leader, Lai Ching-te, and his deputy, Hsiao Bi-khim and other senior local officials, to discuss the island's ...
Taiwan: New President Should Deliver on Rights Promises
Taiwan’s new government should demonstrate its commitment to human rights by strengthening protections for marginalized communities, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to President Lai Ching-te.
Taipei Entrepreneurs Hub Presents: Invest and Start a Business in Taipei at InnoVEX 2024
To attract international startups and foster collaboration with local businesses, Taipei City is promoting the Taipei Entrepreneurs Hub (TEH) as the brand for the city's international startup ...