A bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers paid a surprise visit to Taiwan on Thursday night to reaffirm U.S. support for the island, drawing the ire of the Chinese Communist Party. The delegation ... ( read original story ...)
Document reveals $14 billion backlog of US defense transfers to Taiwan
A backlog of defense equipment to Taiwan includes $2.37 billion in Harpoon missiles. (U.S. Navy) WASHINGTON — Pandemic-related acquisition issues have sparked a backlog in the U.S. delivering $14.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Senior US lawmakers arrive in Taiwan for visit
The U.S. lawmakers are to meet with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and the island's defense minister. The visit is “again a demonstration of the U.S.'s ‘rock solid’ support and commitment to Taiwan" ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC forecasts Q2 sales surge on strong chip demand
Taiwan's TSMC posted a better-than-expected surge in quarterly profit on Thursday and forecast an up to 37% jump in current-quarter sales, as a global chip crunch has kept order books full and allowed ... ( read original story ...)
Six U.S. lawmakers arrive in Taiwan on unannounced trip
A group of six U.S. lawmakers, including chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bob Menendez, landed in Taiwan on Thursday for a previously unannounced visit, in a show of support to ... ( read original story ...)
US senators defy China threats with Taiwan visit
A delegation of United States lawmakers led by vocal China hawk Senator Lindsey Graham arrived in Taiwan on Thursday for a two-day trip as Beijing threatened "strong measures" in response. The group, ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC sees Q2 sales surge; says chip capacity to stay tight this year
Taiwan's TSMC forecast an up to 37% jump in current-quarter sales and said it expects chip capacity to remain very tight this year, amid a global crunch that has kept order books full and allowed ... ( read original story ...)
US congressional group heads for Taiwan meeting with Tsai Ing-wen: reports
Another bipartisan US congressional group - led by the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee - is expected to land at Taipei's Songshan airport on Thursday night. Bob Menendez, a Democrat ... ( read original story ...)
Key Market Moves: Taiwan Semiconductor, JPMorgan, Delta
Taiwan Semiconductor’s record earnings Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) today reported a record $7 billion profit for the January – March period, representing a 45% jump from the year ... ( read original story ...)
He thought Taiwan was home. Turns out it’s Fujian.
Seven years ago, when Lin Chin-yuan came from Taiwan to start a business in Fujian province, he regarded himself as a visitor whose real home was across the Taiwan Straits. But now from the bottom of ... ( read original story ...)
Laws to punish theft of semiconductor chips proposed by Taiwan
Taiwan premier has called for revisions to laws mandating tougher punishments to prevent China from stealing its semiconductor chip technology ... ( read original story ...)
Fearing theft by China, Taiwan stiffens laws to protect chips
Taiwan's premier has called for revisions to laws mandating tougher punishments to prevent China from stealing its semiconductor chip technology ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s TSMC reports record first-quarter revenue
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC ... TSMC forecast its revenue in the April-June period to be between US$17.6 billion and US$18.2 billion, said chief financial officer Wendell Huang. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s TSMC reports record US$17.6 bil revenue in first quarter
TAIPEI: Taiwanese tech giant TSMC posted record revenue for the first three months of the year Thursday as demand soared for chips used in everything from smartphones and cars to missiles. Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Lindsey Graham, Bob Menendez Among Bipartisan Lawmakers Heading to Taiwan
News of the visit comes just days after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was reported to have planned a trip to Japan and Taiwan, before postponing her plans due to a positive COVID test. ( read original story ...)
US foreign affairs committee senators head for Taiwan meeting with Tsai Ing-wen: reports
Committee chairman Bob Menendez who leads latest Senate delegation is known for his friendly stance towards the self-ruled island. ( read original story ...)