The following is the Sept. 19, 2023, Congressional Research Service In Focus report, Taiwan: Defense Military Issues. From the report U.S. policy toward Taiwan has long prioritized the maintenance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
China is flooding Taiwan with disinformation
America had asked Taiwan to manufacture biological weapons at a lab run by the island’s defence ministry, the report claimed. Taiwanese and American officials quickly denied it. The allegedly leaked minutes,
Taiwan Semiconductor Makes Chips For 3 Of The Top 4 Greatest Growth Technologies
In my research, I've identified four of the greatest growth chip sectors, and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC ... the commonality is that it requires use of leading-edge technology and a strong foundry ...
Evergrande was just the beginning. China’s property sector is in trouble.
Evergrande and companies like it were “once a booming industry and a key driver of the country's economic growth,” Reuters reported. But Evergrande isn’t the only Chinese developer struggling with a ...
Deadly Golf Ball Factory Fire In Taiwan Kills Nine People
Authorities said late Sunday that one person remained missing following a fire at a golf ball factory in Taiwan, after forensic analysis revealed that some bones found earlier in the day were ... The ...
Taiwan is more than a pretty face
Unlike China, Taiwan has a reputation of respecting intellectual property rights and intentionally providing a transparent society. Science and technology are thriving, with Taiwan becoming an ...
Taiwan offshore wind farm gets NT$118 billion financing
Hai Long 2 Offshore Wind Power and Hai Long 3 Offshore Wind Power have signed a NT$118 billion (US$3.64 billion) project loan for a 1,022-megawatt offshore wind farm off the coast of Changhua County ...
Taiwan Regulators Unveil ‘Guiding Principles’ To Regulate Digital Assets, Crypto
In a bid to streamline the burgeoning digital currency landscape, Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has rolled out a comprehensive set of guidelines.
Taiwan, India to sign pact on migration to overcome Taipei’s shortage of workers
India and Taiwan are looking to sign an agreement on migration and mobility as early as next month to help the island overcome a shortage of workers in areas such as ma ...
Taiwan, US officials talk investment at Taipei forum
The Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the American State Offices Association yesterday jointly held the ...
Line Man Wongnai ‘pursuing B10-billion IPO’
The local delivery company Line Man Wongnai has started preparations for an initial public offering (IPO) in Bangkok that could raise around 10 billion baht, according to people with knowledge of the ...
Taiwan Issues Crypto Guidance as It Steps Up Regulation
The guiding principles focus on customer protection and includes requirements to custody client funds separately from company assets.
Taiwan’s financial watchdog announces stringent guidelines for crypto services providers
The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan has unveiled a comprehensive set of guidelines for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), with a primary focus on enhancing customer protection ...
Multiple fatalities after fire at golf ball factory in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Authorities said late Sunday that one person remained missing following a fire at a golf ball factory in Taiwan, after forensic analysis revealed that some bones found earlier in the ...
Chef reveals he earns ‘3 times more’ at hawker business than he did at Din Tai Fung
A Taiwanese-born chef who left his position as Din Tai Fung's assistant head chef in Singapore over half a decade ago to start his own business revealed he is now earning more than his salary at the ...
Taiwan approves 10-year innovation program to address semiconductor industry weakness
The Taiwan Chip-Driven Industrial Innovation Program (TCIIP) was approved by Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), with implementation to start in 2024.