The government expects rain in 2021 to be slightly less than usual, but TSMC says it sees no impact on production so far. ( read original story ...)
How will President Biden manage US-Taiwan relations?
The Biden administration has said that managing US-China relations is a top priority. One flashpoint for a potential conflict between the two countries is the island of Taiwan. From Beijing’s ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Chinese military bases near Taiwan show new renovations
China could be increasing its military presence near Taiwan, according to a recent press report. Taiwan News reported Monday Google Earth images show significant expansions at two People's Liberation ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Aims To Sink Half Of A Chinese Invasion Fleet—It Could Take Years To Buy Enough Missiles
To defeat a Chinese invasion fleet, the Taiwanese military would need to sink half of the attacking ships. But sinking potentially hundreds of vessels would require an arsenal of no fewer than 1,200 ... ( read original story ...)
Final design for future central library at former Hotel Estoril site selected
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced today (Monday) that it selected the design devised by Dutch architecture firm Mecanoo was th ... ( read original story ...)
When Trump Caved to Xi and Threw Taiwan Under the Bus
Nicolas Asfouri/GettyThere was no calm before the storm.Donald Trump’s surprise electoral win on November 8, 2016, sent shockwaves through the global establishment. And it left everyone—in the United ... ( read original story ...)
Elliptic Labs Expands to Taiwan and Signs Proof-of-Concept Contract With a New PC OEM
Continuing its strong push into the PC/laptop market, Elliptic Labs (EuroNext Growth: ELABS.OL) has expanded its team to Taiwan and signed a fifth Proof-of-Concept contract for its AI Virtual Presence ... ( read original story ...)
Highlights of the day: Taiwan IC designers seeking support from Chinese OSATs
Meanwhile, startups in Canada are keen to seek partnerships from Taiwanese manufacturers, according to Jordan Reeves, executive director of Canadian Trade Office in Taipei. MediaTek may seek capacity ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s leader tells residents to conserve water as the island faces worst drought in 56 years
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said in a Facebook post that Taiwan did not experience a typhoon in 2020, which usually produces plenty of rainfall. ( read original story ...)
POLL-Taiwan Feb exports seen up for eighth straight month
Taiwan's exports likely rose for an eighth straight month in February, a Reuters poll showed, lifted by demand for electronic goods as people continue to work and study from home during the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Connecting Canada startups with Taiwan: Q&A with Jordan Reeves, executive director of Canadian Trade Office in Taipei
The Canadian Trade Office in Taipei is endeavoring to accelerate collaboration between Canadian startups and Taiwanese companies. Canada's AI strength and car-manufacturing prowess and Taiwan's ... ( read original story ...)
World Semiconductor Shortage Raises Taiwan’s Bargaining Power with U.S.
U.S. President Joe Biden’s order to secure semiconductor supply chains for high-tech hardware production offers a commercial boost to Taiwan, one of the world’s biggest providers of chips, and gives ... ( read original story ...)
Biden should reverse ‘dangerous practice’ on Taiwan, China says
Taiwan was “an inalienable part of Chinese territory” and an "insurmountable red line" for Beijing, Wang Yi told a news conference in Beijing. ( read original story ...)
War: China Is Showing Its Commitment to Invading Taiwan By Sea
For sure, Taiwan has been at or near the center of U.S-China relations for the last seventy years, so at one level, there is nothing particularly new here. Yet, before U.S. leaders dismiss this ... ( read original story ...)
Top China Diplomat Warns Biden to Tread Carefully on Taiwan
A top Chinese diplomat urged the U.S. to stop “crossing lines and playing with fire” on Taiwan, as part of a broad series of warnings to President Joe Biden against meddling in Beijing’s affairs. ( read original story ...)
An Island Stuffs Itself With Pineapple Smoothies, Pineapple Burgers and Pineapple Cake
Taiwan has embraced the fruit as an act of patriotism, though some wonder if everyone should slow down. ‘I had to do it for the love of Taiwan.’ ... ( read original story ...)