The Chinese offensive on Taiwan follows US House of Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recently concluded visit to the island nation. ( read original story ...)
An invasion of Taiwan would shut down global chip production as ‘nobody can control TSMC by force.’
A war would render TSMC 'not operable'. This week saw US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visit Taiwan. She is the highest level US government official to visit Taiwan in 25 years. The subsequent reaction ... ( read original story ...)
Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip Puts the World’s Biggest Chipmaker Back in the Spotlight of U.S.-China Rivalry
Semiconductors have become a key part of the rivalry between the U.S. and China with TSMC, which dominates chipmaking, caught in the middle. ( read original story ...)
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Snaps Losing Streak as Pelosi Taiwan Trip Passes Without Incident
ALSO: Solana's SOL token slides after wallet hack and Sam Reynolds provides an on-the-ground assessment of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan trip. ( read original story ...)
Pelosi’s Taiwan trip leaves Asian countries nervously awaiting China’s response
From the Philippines to Singapore, countries are worried the status quo could turn from tension to conflict. Southeast Asia especially feels the strain of living in the shadow of U.S.-China rivalry. ( read original story ...)
Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip: An Opportunity Lost
Every step America takes with China should be meticulously planned and intended to set the stage for further action. That's not what happened. ( read original story ...)
China blocks some Taiwan imports in response to Pelosi visit — but not computer chips
China blocks imports of citrus and fish from Taiwan in response to Nancy Pelosi's visit but avoids disrupting important technology purchases. ( read original story ...)
China blocks some Taiwan imports but avoids chip disruptions
China has blocked imports of citrus, fish and other foods from Taiwan in retaliation for a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi but avoided disrupting one of the world’s ... ( read original story ...)
Shipping plays it cool as Chinese military exercises threaten to blockade Taiwan
Companies operating in Asia have adopted a wait-and-see approach as tensions reach boiling point in the Taiwan Strait ... ( read original story ...)
China blocks some Taiwan imports but avoids chip disruption
China blocked imports of citrus and fish from Taiwan in retaliation for a visit by Nancy Pelosi, a top American lawmaker, to the self-ruled island but has avoided disrupting one of the world's most ... ( read original story ...)
China In Eurasia Briefing: Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Meets Russian And Chinese Propaganda
How Moscow is talking about Pelosi’s Taiwan trip; the BRI adapts to a debt crisis; Hungary’s warming views of China; and Georgia’s Eurasian outreach. ( read original story ...)
China Mints New Billionaire Amid Military Tension
China minted a new billionaire on Wednesday even as its main stock indexes were mixed this week amid heighted military tension between the mainland and Taiwan in connection with the visit of U.S. ( read original story ...)
Chip stocks plunge as Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan—Here’s why the chip sector in particular could lose big if China follows through on its threat of ‘strong …
Taiwan plays an outsized role in the global chip supply chain, as its manufacturers are especially important suppliers of advanced chips. ( read original story ...)
Watching House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s arrival in Taiwan ‘felt like catching a rare Pokémon,’ a local videographer said
Crowds of people gathered at Taipei Songshan Airport to watch Pelosi's arrival amid warnings from the Chinese government. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s business community has carefully navigated U.S.-Beijing relations. Fallout from Pelosi’s visit may force it to finally take sides
On Tuesday night, U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is expected to arrive in Taiwan, according to multiple outlets, which will make her the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the island in 25 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and Pelosi, Mangled Yield Curve, AMD’s Big Night, Apple Bond Sale
Keep in mind that AMD will be reporting performance across four business segments for the first time this evening. ( read original story ...)