When New Delhi and Beijing recently sought to thaw their frosty ties, the exchange of demands revealed more than just routine bargaining. India pressed for urgency on a boundary settlement, while ...
Head of powerful US Senate armed services panel arrives in Taiwan to discuss defence
TAIPEI: US Senator Roger Wicker, the Republican chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee and one of the strongest advocates for Taiwan in the US Congress, arrived in Taipei on Friday ( ...
US Senators arrive in Taiwan amid tensions with China
The visit runs parallel to US President Donald Trump's contentious trade talks with China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory under the 'One China' policy.
Taipei mum on rumors minister is in Philippines
The group is being led by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Huang Chao-chin (黃昭欽), Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA) chairman Joseph Lyu (呂桔誠) and US-Taiwan Business Council ...
TSMC to break ground on advanced fab in October
TSMC obtained the necessary permits for the construction and is expected to break ground on the first of four 1.4-nanometer chip fabs in October as scheduled after the public works are completed, it ...
Powerful U.S. senator arrives in Taiwan to discuss security
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, the chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee and one of the strongest advocates for Taiwan in the U.S. Congress, arrived in Taipei on Friday to discuss ...
Taiwan estimates China spent 40% more on Pacific drills in 2024
China budgeted 1.67 trillion yuan ($299.43 billion) in defence spending for 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Quanta’s Techman Robot prepares for IPO with backing from chairman Barry Lam
At a pre-IPO briefing held on Monday, Techman Robot, a leading Taiwanese collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturer, laid out its vision for the future as it prepares to debut on the capital markets.
Exclusive-Taiwan Estimates China Spent 40% More on Pacific Drills Last Year to Hit $21 Billion
China spent $21 billion on military exercises in the Taiwan Strait, the East and South China Sea and the Western Pacific last year, nearly 40% higher than 2023, according to Taiwan government ...
Head of powerful U.S. Senate armed services panel arrives in Taiwan to discuss defence
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, the Republican chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee and one of the strongest advocates for Taiwan in the U.S. Congress, arrived in Taipei on Friday.
Social Media Is Going Off Over “Unfair” Chinese Taipei Pitcher At Little League World Series
Chinese pitcher Lin Chin-Tse is facng unfair accusations of being so tall and able to throw a baseball so hard during LLWS.
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Philippines Open to Discuss Safety of Filipinos in Taiwan With China, Foreign Minister Says
MANILA (Reuters) -Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro on Thursday said she was open to discussions with China about possible ways to ensure the safety of Filipinos living in Taiwan, amid rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan’s top envoy makes rare Philippine visit as ties ramp up
TAIWAN’s top diplomat made a rare, unofficial visit to the Philippines on Thursday as the two sides quietly expand ties in the face of growing tensions with China. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia ...
Global Finance upgrades Taiwan central banker to A- level
Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long (楊金龍) is once again rated among the A-rated bankers in a survey by Global Finance magazine following an absence of one year, reports said Thursday. The publication ...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM)’s Shares Have Gained 36% Since Cramer Told Viewers Not To Worry About Firm
See How They Played Out! Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) ...