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For an economy that relies so much on microchips from the low end to the most advanced, its worsening relationship with Beijing is forcing others to diversify critical supply chains and production facilities.
The much-anticipated press conference at the close of the National People’s Congress was cancelled, discontinuing a customary practice that was established in the early 1990s.
Foreign minister makes it clear that China will be a stabilising, cooperative force in international affairs, and calls on US to honour its pledges with a warning over Taiwan.
Mainland China is sanctioned for selling dual-use civilian materials but island supplier of key explosive for artillery shells appears to get friendly advice to redirect sales to EU.
Tensions in Taiwan Strait must be eased in wake of tragedy involving two fishermen from mainland China who were being pursued by Taiwan coastguard.
Rebellions, a fabless AI chip company co-founded by five South Korean engineers, is viewed as the country’s best hope to rival Nvidia in AI inference.
In a Gallup poll released on Monday, 41 per cent of respondents said China when asked to name one country they considered to be their nation’s ‘greatest enemy today’.
Representatives from Taipei have been included in all three democracy summits, which were begun by US President Joe Biden in 2021, and mainland China has been excluded.
Taiwanese authorities have warned off several mainland coastguard vessels amid worries an incident could spark stand-off.
The port in Batanes could facilitate rapid troop deployment and serve as a transit point for supplies and evacuated Filipinos in the event of a conflict.
Fast food giant blames a computer system failure, adds that services were gradually restored at about 4pm.
Geopolitical tensions, coupled with a weakened and more uncertain business environment on the mainland, continue to take a toll on investor confidence among Taiwanese investors.
Foxconn’s new estimate is rosier than previous statements about ‘conservative and neutral’ expectations for 2024.
Two dead, two missing after six people were thrown into the sea by large waves. Rescue boats from both sides of the Taiwan Strait responded.
Insider says US-funded Radio Free Asia has four full-time and up to four part-time staff; some to move to Taiwan or Washington, some to lose jobs.
Island’s former de facto ambassador to Washington said to be travelling in private capacity. Beijing has urged Washington not to arrange ‘any form’ of official contact.
Request for 2025 budget is ‘historic investment in Taiwan’s security’, US State Department says, as Pentagon seeks US$500 million in arms support for island.
The US tech giant’s latest initiative shows that it remains committed to boosting capital spending in the world’s largest smartphone market, despite sluggish iPhone sales.
President Marcos Jnr recently described his country as a frontline state, in remarks that recalled the Philippines’ dark chapter of being colonised by Japan.
Moscow’s dire circumstances could lead to upended ‘non-proliferation norms’ and fuel disinformation meant to interfere with elections, Senate hears.
Peaceful reunification still preferred but Beijing will ramp up efforts aimed to intimidate, Taiwan’s intelligence chief tells lawmakers.
US authors Brian Keene, Abdi Nazemian and Stewart O’Nan said Nvidia used their copyrighted books without permission to train its NeMo AI platform.
As Taiwan’s young generation dust off disco records from the 1970s and 80s, scholars consider how the island came to embrace a Western music genre at a time when even dancing in public was illegal.
Mainland China is seeking to further integrate with Taiwan economically after Taiwanese approved investments fell to a 22-year-low in 2023.
The plan aims to accommodate fleeing Filipino workers in Taiwan in the event of a crisis.
While Taiwan says it does not want an ‘arms race’ with Beijing, it is taking steps to prepare its troops for a potential war.
About 300,000 Taylor Swift fans from Singapore and around the region have flocked to the city state this week for the megastar’s six sold-out concerts.
Taiwan exports grew by a mere 1.3 per cent in February, though it still represented a fourth straight month of gains after having slipped for most of 2023.
Annual presidential address has Biden appearing vibrant and confident about US, including its partnerships and alliances in the Pacific.
Korbein Schultz was allegedly paid US$42,000 to provide information to an individual he believed lived in Hong Kong about US plans in the event Taiwan came under attack.