China’s Xiaomi lost its position as the world’s number two smartphone maker in the third quarter, as Apple benefited from shipping the iPhone 13 in September. But the semiconductor shortage was also a ... ( read original story ...)
China fumes at Biden in fresh Taiwan row over invitation to democracy summit
CHINA has issued a fresh rebuke of Joe Biden's administration, calling it "a mistake" to invite Taiwan to participate in a democracy summit. ( read original story ...)
Why ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ Trumps ‘Strategic Clarity’ on Taiwan
When saying less about the defence of Taiwan is more. While successive US administrations since 1979 have utilised the TRA to provide Taiwan with access to significant military capabilities, none has ... ( read original story ...)
GT Voice: Economic talks between US and Taiwan island a fragile process
It seems that the US and the island of Taiwan will continue with their political theater by engaging in empty economic talks, and it only exposes the shallow and fragile nature of their economic ... ( read original story ...)
State Department Official Discusses Chip Shortage, Taiwan Talks, 5G ‘Trusted Network’
A senior U.S. State Department official said the United States is not asking the world's top chipmakers to provide "trade secrets" in response to a request for supply chain information to help address ... ( read original story ...)
Barbie Hsu’s soon-to-be-ex Wang Xiaofei rumoured to have new love
The Beijing-based entrepreneur is allegedly dating a younger and wealthier woman.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Chip Flaws Left ‘A Third Of World’s Smartphones And IOT Devices Vulnerable To Eavesdropping’
A vulnerability in a chip manufactured by $60 billion market cap Taiwanese tech giant MediaTek left a third of all of the world’s smartphones and internet of things devices open to remote snooping of ... ( read original story ...)
You can now buy Asus’ latest ROG gaming phones in the US
Just in time for Black Friday and the holiday season, Asus has brought its latest gaming phones over to the US, the ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro (via The Verge). The impressive handsets are minor upgrades ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive to SoftBank Corp. Among Carriers in Japan, BALMUDA Unveils its First Smartphone
BALMUDA Inc. is a fast-growing Japan-based company that offers stylish home appliances designed to offer not only convenience, but also, in the words of BALMUDA CEO and Chief Designer Gen Terao, ... ( read original story ...)
Apple taps TSMC to build custom iPhone 5G modems: Nikkei Asia
Apple is planning to use TSMC’s 4-nanometer production technology to mass-produce its first in-house 5G modem chip, and alongside the premium smartp.. ( read original story ...)
US, Taiwan Discuss Chip Shortages And Ways To Counter China’s Growing ‘economic Coercion’
"Our partnership is built on strong two-way trade and investment, people-to-people ties, and in common defense of freedom and shared democratic values," US said ... ( read original story ...)
Barbie Hsu’s soon-to-be-ex-husband Wang Xiaofei rumoured to have a new love
TAIPEI - Taiwanese actress-host Barbie Hsu and her husband, Chinese businessman Wang Xiaofei, just announced that their 11-year marriage was over on Monday (Nov 22) and already there are rumours that ... ( read original story ...)
The ridiculously overpowered Asus ROG 5S gaming phones are now available in the US
The Asus ROG Phone 5S and ROG Phone 5S Pro are finally available in the US. You can snag the 5S model with 16GB of RAM for $1,099 on Amazon and Mobile Advance. The 5S model also has an option for 12GB ... ( read original story ...)
US and Taiwan officials discuss semiconductors, Lithuania in second annual economic dialogue
Initiated by Donald Trump, the meetings, conducted virtually, continue under US President Joe Biden, despite objections by Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Samsung tipped to pick Texas for advanced plant
Samsung Electronics Co is to build an advanced US chip plant in Texas as US President Joe Biden’s administration prioritizes supply chain security and greater semiconductor capacity on US soil. South ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, US hold second economic partnership dialogue
Issues discussed include supply chain resilience and response to external economic coercion. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)