Taiwan’s export orders declined by 17.6 per cent, year on year, in May, but buyers in India, Malaysia and the US have raised their total amount spent on Taiwanese semiconductor chips since at least …
Blinken faces online backlash for saying US opposes ‘Taiwan independence’ from China: ‘Bought and paid for’
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s comments on the American relationship with Taiwan caused a stir on Twitter.
Americans in Taiwan mostly unfazed by US evacuation plan report
It is estimated that some 80,000 American citizens live in Taiwan. A recent report claimed that the Biden administration was preparing evacuation plans for its American inhabitants in case of a …
Blinken says US ‘does not support Taiwan independence’ during China visit
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that the U.S. does “not support” Taiwanese independence after a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Exclusive – Japan Regulator Sounded Out Top Domestic Banks About China Risks, Sources Say
The Financial Services Agency’s (FSA) request, which has not been previously reported, is to ensure Japan’s megabanks are thinking about the risks and are prepared to respond if the geopolitical situation worsens, including over the issue of Taiwan’s political status, said three of the sources.
China’s cyber assault on Taiwan
Politicians and cybersecurity experts in Taiwan tell 60 Minutes that China has begun a cyber offensive through hacking and disinformation.
Taiwan seeks closer EU ties in return for chip investment – minister
European countries should strengthen relations with Taiwan if they want continued Taiwanese investment in semiconductor production, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said during a visit to Europe last week.
Japan hopes to shore up Philippines’ defence amid Taiwan conflict fears
Japan is preparing military aid for the Philippines to help secure sea approaches and safeguard Taiwan’s western flank, officials say, deepening security ties that could bring Japanese forces back …
Japan’s world No. 1 Yamaguchi falls as Axelsen storms into Indonesia Open
JAKARTA, June 16, 2023 (AFP): Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen swiftly routed Taiwan’s Chou Tien-chen on Friday night, storming into the Indonesia Open semi-finals, but women’s world number one Akane Yamaguchi of Japan crashed out. Danish ace …
In a Cross-Strait Scenario, Taiwan’s Semiconductors are Irrelevant
The claim exists irrespective of Taiwan’s economic prowess. Although McKinney does not argue the TSMC drives the PRC’s annexation dreams, other commentators like Marc Kennis have argued this …