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US official says Chinese seizure of TSMC in Taiwan would be ‘absolutely devastating’
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Wednesday a Chinese invasion of Taiwan and seizure of chips producer TSMC would be "absolutely devastating" to the American economy.
Taipei Zoo displays red panda from Japan
Taipei Zoo’s latest red panda, Mirai (未來), a 4-year-old male on loan from Japan’s Hamamatsu Zoo, went on display to visitors from Tuesday (May 7). Upon arriving at Taipei Zoo on Dec. 29, Mirai was in ...
Taiwan semiconductor prowess formidable, to be further bolstered by mega innovation program, says PSMC chair
Taiwan's prowess in semiconductors cannot be underestimated, exceeding even that of Intel, and the 10-year NT$300 billion Taiwan Chip-driven Industrial Innovation Program (TCIIP) approved by the ...
Taiwan April exports up less than expected, but shipments to US hit record
Taiwan's exports rose less than expected in April, hurt by weak demand from China although robust demand for artificial intelligence-related products had shipments to the United States surging to a ...
Worker falls at New Taipei construction site
A female construction worker suffered a work site fall in New Taipei’s Banqiao District on Yongfeng Street on Tuesday morning (May 7). New Taipei City police said a female worker, surnamed Wang (王), ...
Taiwan reports increased Chinese activity near its airspace, responds swiftly
According to the Ministry, 16 PLA aircraft and 6 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were detected operating around Taiwan up until 6 a.m. local time.
India-Taiwan trade may reach $25 billion via investments, tech sharing
As India-Taiwan economic partnership grows significantly in recent years, the trade between the two countries may reach $25 billion via investment and technology sharing, industry leaders have said.
Taiwan says its military is ready for China moves around new president’s inaugural
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's military is prepared for any moves China may make around the time President-elect Lai Ching-te takes office later this month, the island's deputy defence minister said on ...
Incoming Taiwan leader is open to Beijing dialogue ‘on equal footing’ with ‘mutual respect’: envoy
Taipei’s de facto diplomatic envoy to the US under president-elect William Lai Ching-te also says most on the island ‘prefer the status quo’.
New Quills Needed for Taiwan’s ‘Porcupine’ Strategy Against China | Opinion
Reclaiming control over the island of Taiwan has risen to the top of Chinese President Xi Jinping's priority list.
Taipei expanding free HPV vaccine to boys
From Sept. 1, eighth-grade boys, as well as girls, are to be eligible for free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, the Taipei City Government said yesterday. The Taipei Department of Health in ...
Germany sends two warships to Indo-Pacific amid China and Taiwan tensions
Germany sent two warships to the Indo-Pacific region on Tuesday in a bid to strengthen its military presence in the region amid rising tensions between China and Taiwan and over the disputed South ...
Taipei expands free HPV vaccine to male junior high students
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) announced on Tuesday (May 7) that Taipei City will expand the free HPV vaccine program to include male junior high school students.
Taipei indicts 5 over building collapse
On Sept. 7 last year, underground excavation work at a Kee Tai Properties Co (基泰建設) construction site caused a neighboring building to sink into the ground and six others to lean to one side. The ...
Taiwan says four Chinese ships entered ‘prohibited’ waters
TAIPEI — Four Chinese coastguard ships briefly sailed through Taiwan’s “prohibited” waters, Taipei said, urging Beijing to stop actions that “endanger” navigation safety. China claims self-ruled democratic Taiwan as part of its territory ...