Taiwan's exports rose much more than expected in January, hitting the fastest monthly clip in 16 years amid continued demand for the island's chips and technology that are powering AI applications.
Taiwan Says 40% Shift of Chip Capacity to US Is ‘Impossible’
It would be "impossible" to move 40% of Taiwan's semiconductor capacity to the U.S., the island's top tariff negotiator said, pushing back against recent comments by American officials who called ...
Taiwan condemns ‘harsh’ sentence for Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai
TAIPEI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan's government on Monday condemned the "harsh" sentence handed out to Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and called for his release. "Jimmy Lai's harsh sentence under Hong ...
Open criticism in Taiwan regarding new planned US arms sales; expert warns approval will severely crowd out budget resources for public welfare and social benefits
The Kuomintang party's legislative caucus whip Fu Kun-chi raised three key questions regarding US arm sales to Taiwan during a press brief on February 6, 2026. After the Financial ...
China warns US arms sales to Taiwan could threaten Trump visit in April
The US is compiling a large arms sale of Patriot missiles and other weapons for Taiwan that Beijing has privately warned could jeopardise President Donald Trump’s state visit to China in April.
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Taiwan to Construct 10 Light Frigates for Air Defense, Anti-submarine Missions
Taipei will construct 10 light frigates for air defense and anti-submarine missions between 2028 and 2040, according to recently released procurement documents. The procurement of the 2,500-ton warships is a key priority for Taiwan in the coming years with the anti-air and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) projects taking up $7.
Taipei finalizes NT$12.2 billion royalty deal with Nvidia
The Taipei City Government confirmed yesterday that it has negotiated a royalties of NT $12.2 billion (US$380 million) with AI chip giant Nvidia Corp, with the earliest possible signing date set for ...
Capitol Hill is losing patience with Taipei
Amid a funding scramble and debates over DHS, Capitol Hill has also been wading into Taiwan’s internal politics this week.
Taiwan to Seek Extension of Arms Deals With US Amid Budget Stand-Off
TAIPEI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Taiwan will seek an extension to the date by which an agreement must be signed with the United States for a batch of weapons deliveries given an ongoing standoff in ...
Taiwan zoo’s endangered horses set to gallop into Lunar New Year spotlight
TAIPEI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Taiwan's premier zoo aims to grab the spotlight this Lunar New Year with its efforts to protect an endangered species of horse native to central Asia that was once extinct in the wild.
China open to talks with Lithuania after apparent change in Taiwan stance
The prime minister of the Baltic nation called its 2021 decision to allow Taiwan to set up a de facto embassy in Vilnius a ‘mistake’.
Taipei launches new security program after deadly stabbing attack
Security drills are being conducted in Taiwan’s capital after a stabbing attack shocked the city in December. CNN’s Will Ripley reports from one of the training drills and explains why the city is ...
Taiwan teams with US firm Kratos to build attack drones to counter China
TAIPEI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S.-based Kratos Defense and Taiwan's military have successfully tested a new jet-powered attack drone, a move aimed at rapidly boosting the island's ability to field "large ...
Taiwan plans to source one-third of its natural gas from the US in 2026
Taiwan plans to increase natural gas purchases from the U.S. to 30–33% this year, reducing reliance on other suppliers like Qatar and Australia.
Virtual meeting, important phone talks on Beginning of Spring inject certainty into the world, time for Taiwan to wake up: Bei Pingfeng
On this very day, Chinese President Xi Jinping had a virtual meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and talked with US President Donald Trump over the phone, attracting global attention and injecting certainty into a turbulent world.