Trump said Xi Jinping had asked directly if the US would defend Taiwan, and he had responded, "I don't talk about that".
Trump warns Taiwan not to expect blank check from US military after intense Xi summit
President Trump warns Taiwan not to expect unconditional U.S. military support, saying he does not want to travel 9,500 miles to fight a war with China.
Trump noncommittal to continued Taiwan arms sales after meeting with Xi
The president’s comments mean a $14 billion deal, which Congress approved back in January, now hangs in the balance.
Trump does not commit to defending Taiwan against China, says he’ll make a determination on US arms sales to the island
The president dismissed the possibility of a conflict between the two superpowers over Taiwan. "I think we'll be fine," he said.
Trump Says He Will Soon Decide on Taiwan Arms Sale
President Trump told reporters that he would soon make a decision on an arms-sales package to Taiwan, despite fierce opposition from Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force ...
Trump Says Xi Doesn’t Want a War Over Taiwan
President Trump said Chinese leader Xi Jinping doesn’t want a war over Taiwan. “He does not want to see a fight for independence because that would be a very strong confrontation,” he said. “He ...
Taiwan Semi expects global chip market to reach $1.5T by 2030
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) reiterated that it expects the global semiconductor market to exceed $1.5T by 2030. TSMC told Seeking Alpha in an email that the remarks were first made at the ...
ADLINK forecasts robust sales momentum in Q2
Industrial computer maker ADLINK Technology Inc (凌華科技) yesterday said it expects strong growth momentum to continue this quarter, following record-high sales last quarter, driven by robust demand in ...
Trump Lavishes Praise On China’s Xi As Taiwan Hangs In The Balance
The president already abandoned Ukraine to Russia’s autocrat and said he would discuss the fate of the island democracy with China’s.
Taiwan Semi Raises Chip Market Outlook
For investors, the forecast reinforces TSMC's central role in the AI chip supply chain. The next focus will be how quickly the company can ramp 2-nanometer chips, A16 technology and new overseas ...
How the Hormuz Crisis Is Threatening Taiwan’s Power Grid
Taiwan's lost LNG supply from the Gulf turns a fuel disruption into a power-market risk, with more than 2 TWh of monthly gas-fired generation potentially exposed.
Dow Jones futures: Stocks power up as Nvidia runs, Cerebras IPO soars; Trump-Xi summit continues
The stock market hit highs as Nvidia led and AI chip IPO Cerebras soared in its debut, while Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor flashed buy signals. The Trump-Xi summit continues.
‘Taiwan Plus’ Debuts in Osaka, Strengthening Taiwan-Japan Connection
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The cultural festival “Taiwan Plus,” organized by the Taiwan General Association of Chinese Culture (GACC), was held in Osaka, Japan, for the first time this year. In ...
Hantavirus fuels fears over Taipei rat sightings
Rats sightings in Taipei are fueling fear after Taiwan recorded its first hantavirus death in 25 years. Advertisement. About Our Ads ...
Xi Warns Trump Over Taiwan During High-Stakes China Summit
China’s President Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump that disputes over Taiwan could push Washington and Beijing toward conflict during Trump’s first visit to the country as president in nearly ...
After Xi’s Warning on Taiwan, He and Trump Strike Positive Tone
Xi Jinping, China’s leader, told President Trump that if the Taiwan issue were handled poorly, it could lead to a clash with the United States. Later, at a state dinner, they emphasized cooperation.