The United States and China are stepping up their war of words over Taiwan in a long-simmering dispute that has significant implications for the power dynamic in the Indo-Pacific and beyond. ( read original story ...)
Combating cybercrime in the post-pandemic era: Taiwan can help
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged much of the globe. In mid-May 2021, the Republic of China (Taiwan) saw a sudden rise in case numbers. When Taiwan needed help the most, partners such as the ... ( read original story ...)
Chiplet Technology Crtical to Extending Moore’s Law
James Huang, Vice President of R & D, Alchip Technologies sees a chiplet revolution as the cost-effective extender of Moore's Law. In a technical address at TSMC's 2021 Open Innovation Platform, Mr. ( read original story ...)
DRAM prices could increase as earthquake disrupts Micron’s Taiwan operations
Memory prices could rise after a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Taiwan on Sunday, affecting production at several semiconductor fabs, including a Micron Technology manufacturing plant. Thankfully, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Builds Exoskeleton to Give Soldiers Super Strength
Taiwan has announced it’s created a battery-powered exoskeleton suit that can allow its soldiers to run faster and carry heavy objects with ease. ( read original story ...)
U.S. backs Taiwan re-entering United Nations 50 years after expulsion
The United States on Tuesday backed Taiwan re-entering the United Nations on the heels of the anniversary of its formal expulsion 50 years ago. ( read original story ...)
US has few good options if China seizes islands close to Taiwan, war game concludes
If China were to seize one of Taiwan's outlying islands, the US would have few good options to respond without risking a major escalation and a war between the superpowers, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
Environmental Impact Assessment: Higher seas: a clear and present danger to Taiwan
In almost every part of the world, the mean sea level (MSL) is rising for three reasons, all of which are linked to the planet getting hotter. Firstly, water expands as it heats up. Secondly, glaciers ... ( read original story ...)
Stormy waters: Investors ‘watching China-Taiwan tensions closely’
Investors are keeping a close eye on the situation between China and Taiwan, with one industry commentator stating that a Chinese invasion of the island “would be devastating for the global economy”. ( read original story ...)
Why GlobalFoundries Stock Is Not a Buy After Its IPO
GlobalFoundries is a chip fabricator going public during one of the worst semiconductor shortage to date. But will this squeeze help them or harm them? ( read original story ...)
John Oliver Sketch Gets Grinning, Squinting Emoji From Taipei
A senior Taiwanese government official took to Twitter on Tuesday to playfully chide television host John Oliver over a recent comedy segment about the island. It’s unlikely Beijing will view the ... ( read original story ...)
State Department requests UN to accept Taiwan but fails to call it a country
The U.S. State Department refrained from referring to Taiwan as a country in a statement to the United Nations requesting that Taiwan participate in the international governing body. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Tells Citizens ‘Don’t Be Dismayed’ By WSJ Report on Low Troop Morale
The damning report found many conscripts and reserves who felt their short duration of training left them and their countrymen unprepared for conflict. ( read original story ...)
US urges more inclusion for Taiwan at UN
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday urged United Nations member states to include Taiwan in more UN institutions, despite opposition from China. ( read original story ...)
Blinken Seeks Bigger Role for Taiwan at United Nations
Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for other countries to join the U.S. in pressing to give Taiwan a greater role at the United Nations, as tensions with China over the island’s government rise. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan FM seeks further cooperation with Europe
He instead stressed the "need to look at the potential for Taiwan to work with other countries." Meanwhile, a delegation of business representatives led by two cabinet ministers from Taiwan is ... ( read original story ...)