At a recent CNN town hall, President Biden strongly and directly promised to defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion, saying bluntly “Yes, we have a commitment to do that,” when asked about the ... ( read original story ...)
China Smashes Record for Number of Military Flights Near Taiwan
China is on course to double its 2020 total of flights near the island, with its aircraft on pincer-like paths around the island. ( read original story ...)
China Unlikely to Try to Militarily Seize Taiwan in Near Future, Top U.S. General
China is unlikely to try to militarily seize Taiwan in the next couple of years, even as its military develops capabilities that would enable forcibly retaking the self-ruled island, the top U.S. ( read original story ...)
A Test for European Values on Taiwan
Relations between the European Union and Taiwan have accelerated at near warp speed over the last few weeks: The European Parliament approved a non-binding report calling for the expansion and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s new incentive aims to turbo-charge international collaborations
International productions that do not use Taiwan as a location are now eligible for TAICCA’s new incentive — Taiwan’s International Co-funding Programme (TICP). The strategy is to create international ... ( read original story ...)
EU Lawmakers Meet Taiwan Premier in First Official Visit
European Union parliamentarians are meeting with Taiwan’s premier in the first official visit of an EU delegation to the self-ruled island, which is also claimed by China. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan – Artificial Intelligence Shall Not Be Patent Inventors.
The Intellectual Property and Commercial Court (hereinafter, the “Court”) rendered the judgment 110-Xing-Zhuan-Su-3 on August 19, 2021, holding that the artificial intelligence DABUS shall not be a ... ( read original story ...)
Acer Reports Q3 2021 Results: Net Income NT$3.02 Billion, Highest in 11 Years
Acer generated a net income of NT$8.66 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of NT$2.88, which were both twice as much as the same period in 2020. Acer is working hard to overcome supply chain and ... ( read original story ...)
China In Eurasia Briefing: Taiwan Takes Center Stage In Europe
Welcome back to the China In Eurasia briefing an RFERL newsletter tracking Chinas resurgent influence from Eastern Europe to Central Asia Im ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Star Bank – Update
Taipei Star Bank's (TSB) ratings are driven by its Standalone Credit Profile, and are constrained by its company profile and capitali ... ( read original story ...)
HI-LO is leading the way for programming technology
Universally understood by the market, the strong resuscitation of the semiconductor industry because of automotive electronics has greatly kept HI-LO much busier than ever in the last two years. HI-LO ... ( read original story ...)
HPE to set up next-generation technology hub in Taiwan
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) will be stepping up its investment in Taiwan, where the US vendor will locate its next-generation technology and strategic supply chain hub, focusing on technologies ... ( read original story ...)
European Lawmakers Visit Taiwan, Brushing Off China’s Warnings
The trip was not officially confirmed until the multinational group of EU lawmakers landed in Taipei on Wednesday morning. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan October exports set to rise for 16th straight month: Reuters poll
Taiwan's exports likely rose for a 16th straight month in October, a Reuters poll showed, boosted by strong demand for semiconductors and electronics as the global economy traces its path back to ... ( read original story ...)
The chip industry has a colossal carbon footprint that needs to be tamed
The little pieces of silicon are vital in today's technology-driven economies but their impact on the planet isn't always positive. Vast amounts of energy are required to manufacture the chips that ... ( read original story ...)
China Moves to Quash Online Rumors That Taiwan War Is Looming
Chinese state media have sought to quiet online speculation that a conflict with Taiwan may be imminent, in a sign of how heated rhetoric between Washington and Beijing was feeding public concern ... ( read original story ...)