The local semiconductor industry is expected to face earnings challenges in 2025 as profit growth is likely to peak this year, the Taipei-based China Credit Information Service Ltd (CCIS, 中華徵信所) said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s defence moves ‘necessary’ amid growing China aggression in Taiwan Strait: analysts
Japan views tensions in the Taiwan Strait as ‘seriously destabilising’ to its own security as it relies on an open strait for safe passage of goods. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan crisis caused by opportunistic moves of US Democratic Party: Xie Chao
This old Chinese saying can best describe the impact of US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s official visit to Taiwan on major power relations and regional stability. The Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
China warns of ‘counter-measures’ as US announces $1.62 billion arms sale to Taiwan
Chinese embassy spokesman Liu Pengyu said on Saturday China was "firmly opposed" to the sales, which "severely jeopardise China-US relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait," and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan sees danger that China will blockade food imports to starve island
A recent Chinese Communist military exercise around Taiwan has raised the specter of a blockade to subjugate the island democracy through starvation and the loss of other vital resources. ( read original story ...)
Google’s foldable smartphone will compete with Samsung, to be launched in 2023
The Google foldable phones have been awaited for many years, but its complex technology and the popularity of Samsung have since delayed the plan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Digital Technology, and Democracy
Digital technology provides a tool to connect people and support democracy, and it is up to us how to design and use it. In this session, Audrey Tang, Digital Minister of Taiwan, talked about digital ... ( read original story ...)
Land warning mulled over Hinnamnor
By Tsai Ya-hua, Cheng Wei-chi and William Hetherington / Staff reporters, with staff writer and CNA A land warning is possible for Typhoon Hinnamnor as early as 2:30am today if the storm remains on ... ( read original story ...)
Police seek man after killings in Taoyuan
Police are looking for a man surnamed Su (蘇) in connection with the execution-style killing of two men in Taoyuan believed to be connected to a money dispute. Police yesterday said that preliminary ... ( read original story ...)
Nine indicted in trafficking case
The nine suspects were indicted on multiple counts of human trafficking, attempted fraud, interference with personal freedom and involvement in organized crime, prosecutors said. In related news, two ... ( read original story ...)
Tech companies slowly shift production away from China
The shift is a response to growing concerns about the geopolitical tensions and pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions that have involved China in .. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan indicts nine over Cambodia human trafficking scams
TAIPEI: Taiwanese prosecutors on Friday (Sep 2) indicted nine suspects on human trafficking charges for allegedly luring 88 people to Cambodia to toil in online scam syndicates that have become a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan shoots at Chinese drone after president warns of ‘strong countermeasures’
Taiwan fired warning shots at a Chinese drone which buzzed an offshore islet on Tuesday shortly after President Tsai Ing-wen said she had ordered Taiwan's military to take "strong countermeasures" ... ( read original story ...)
US Governor Meets Tsai Ing-wen As Taiwan Seeks To Boost Ties In Semiconductor Industry
Doug Ducey hailed economic and educational cooperation with Taiwan, marked by a $12 billion investment in his state by Taiwan Semicondur Manufacturing Corp. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Makes Good On Threat To Shoot Down Intruding Chinese Drones
The incident follows a string of incursions by Chinese drones over Taiwan’s outlying islands close to the mainland. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Shoots Down Unidentified Drone by China Coastline
After entering Taiwan's airspace over Shiyu Island, the Taiwan military first tried to warn the drone away with flares before shooting the device into the sea. Earlier this week, Taiwan President Tsai ... ( read original story ...)