Allison talks with host Michael Morell about Xi’s plan for China, the negative consequences of bellicose rhetoric and how Taiwan could potentially trigger a war between the U.S. and China.
Indonesia’s Indika, Taiwan’s Foxconn mull EV partnership with Thai firm
Like many other energy companies, Indika wants to diversify its business to reduce exposure to coal – the most polluting fossil fuel – to reach a target of carbon neutrality by 2050. Indika is one of …
Defense & National Security — Biden calls out China’s ‘aggressive’ Taiwan posture
In a closely watched bilateral meeting on the world stage, President Biden voiced objections to what the White House called Beijing’s “aggressive” actions on Taiwan while telling Chinese President Xi …
Buffett’s Berkshire discloses big Taiwan Semi stake
Berkshire Hathaway Inc said it bought more than $4.1 billion of stock in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, a rare significant foray into the technology sector by billionaire Warren Buffett’s …
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reveals it built a $4 billion stake in Taiwan Semiconductor – and added Jefferies to its stock portfolio
Buffett’s company boosted its Chevron and Occidental Petroleum bets last quarter, and reduced its wagers on US Bancorp and BNY Mellon.
Biden’s China diplomacy is ‘strategic insanity’ with real-world repercussions: Thiessen
President Joe Biden is under fire for not appearing to more forcefully confront China on the world stage, especially in terms of Taiwanese sovereignty.
Does the U.S. Need to Reduce Its Dependence on Taiwan for Semiconductors?
Can the U.S. simultaneously restrict high-tech exports to China while sharing sensitive intellectual property with Taiwan? “Taiwan is treated differently in terms of licensing requirements,” says …
Fubon Group still tops Taiwan based on assets
Taiwan Financial Holding Co (臺灣金融控股) with NT$5.99 trillion; Ruentex Group (潤泰集團), which owns insurance and property businesses, with NT$5.66 trillion; and Shin Kong Group (新光集團), which has financial, …
Tensions over Taiwan on display ahead of G20
It’s not easy.” Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and tensions over Taiwan were the key issues as world leaders gathered for the G20 summit in Bali today, an event dubbed the “first global summit of the …
Biden Says He Doesn’t See ‘Imminent’ Threat of Taiwan Attack
President Joe Biden said that he doesn’t believe Chinese President Xi Jinping plans an “imminent” attack on Taiwan, after a highly anticipated in-person meeting intended to stabilize a deteriorating …