The official launch of the Republican presidential campaign ticket of Donald Trump and JD Vance this week has been closely scrutinized by governments around the globe looking for clues to what a return of an “America First” foreign policy might look like – including in the world’s second-largest economy.
UK wage growth slows; global chip stocks fall amid growing tensions between US, China and Taiwan – business live
Despite cooling labour market, some economists say rate cut more likely in September than August. Introduction: UK wage growth slows; global chip stocks fall amid growing tensions between US, China and Taiwan 09:31 Good morning,
Trump’s stance on Taiwan could potentially be devastating for the US economy
Former President Trump could upend the longstanding diplomatic relationship between the US and Taiwan should he retake the White House.
Trump Is Wrong About Taiwan’s Chip Industry
Donald Trump’s comments that Taiwan hollowed out the American semiconductor industry are incorrect. That misunderstanding could impact the future of one of the world’s most important relationships, and end up aiding China at a time it is working hard to push its own tech sector to catch up.
Fireworks light up Taipei skies as local summer festival begins
TAIPEI -- As the city of Taipei in China's Taiwan kicked off its iconic "Taipei Summer Festival" on Wednesday evening, around 66,000 people gathered at Dadaocheng Wharf to enjoy a spectacular fireworks show.
Taiwan reports increase in military activity by China near its borders
Ten of the detected aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line, which traditionally serves as an informal boundary
Trump’s Taiwan Talk, Biden’s Trade Restriction Plans Trigger Nvidia, AMD And Other Semiconductor Selloff: ‘I’m Having Flashbacks,’ Says Analyst
The semiconductor market experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday, with leading companies such as NVIDIA, AMD, and Broadcom witnessing a sharp decline in their stock prices. The market reaction
Trump, in Call for Taiwan To Pay for Its Defense, Ruffles Feathers in the Island Democracy, Though It Voices Understanding
President Trump has ruffled feathers on the independent island province of Taiwan by declaring that “Taiwan should pay us for defense.” Far from arousing fears that Mr. Trump would leave Taiwan to the tender mercies of Communist China if he returns to ...
Opinion | Trump’s Biggest Volatility Risk? Taiwan
Democrats are still trying to shuffle President Biden off stage left, but American voters are now choosing between an obviously infirm incumbent or the volatility risks of Donald Trump. As if to remind everyone,
Prosecutors indict Hsinchu County Commissioner Yang
Prosecutors yesterday indicted Hsinchu County Commissioner Yang Wen-ke (楊文科), other officials and contractors on charges of profiting from bribes and misuse of public authority in connection with a ...
Taiwan Premier expresses strive for self-defence following Trump’s remarks on US’ support
Amid concerns over US support for Taiwan in the event of Donald Trump's possible return to power, Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai said Taipei is willing to shoulder more responsibility for its self-defence,
Bellini celebrates 15 years with renovation and new cocktails in Taipei
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Taiwan Semiconductor Charts Show Mixed Signals As Q2 Earnings Loom: What To Expect
TSMC will report Q2 earnings on Thursday. Stock is up 67.23% over the past year, +69.12% YTD. Bearish signals loom over the short term, while long term appears bullish. Analyst see 25% upside.
Chip stocks tumble on fears of tighter China curbs, Trump’s Taiwan comments
U.S. chip stocks fell more than 4% on Wednesday after Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump sounded lukewarm about defending Taiwan and a report that Washington is mulling tighter curbs on export of advanced semiconductor technology to China.
Taipei responded too late to school abuse: councilors
The Taipei City Government’s belated response under Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) and his predecessor, Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲), to alleged child sex abuse at a kindergarten resulted in more children being victimized,
Earthquake on Taiwan’s east coast felt in Taipei
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A magnitude 4.7 earthquake centered on Taiwan’s east coast was felt in Taipei on Wednesday afternoon (July 17). Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration (CWA) logged the earthquake shortly after it occurred at 4.53 p.m. and said ...