Taiwan submarine project chief quits, ministry says plans to proceed
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s homegrown submarine programme will remain on track, the defence minister said on Wednesday, after the head of the programme resigned due to what he said were unfair attacks…
Nvidia CEO feels safe relying on Taiwan for chips
By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) – Nvidia Corp, a major supplier of chips and computing systems for artificial intelligence (AI), feels “perfectly safe” about relying so much on chip powerhouse Taiwan for…
Taiwan central bank sees export momentum picking up in H2
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s economic growth is likely to be low in the first half of the year under continuing global inflationary pressure, but export momentum may pick up in the second…
Taiwan reports Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through strait
TAIPEI (Reuters) -The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday accompanied by two other ships, Taiwan’s defence ministry said, in the latest uptick in military tensions over the…
Taiwan cuts GDP forecast, export outlook as global demand weakens
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan’s economy will probably grow more slowly in 2023 than previously forecast, the government’s statistics office said on Friday, as weakening global demand weighs heavily on its key technology exports.…
Debt ceiling dispute delays US congressional Taiwan trip
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Negotiators’ continuing failure to reach an agreement to lift the U.S. debt ceiling forced the House of Representatives’ new China committee to postpone a planned trip to Taiwan, the…
Factbox-US-China tensions intensify over tech to Taiwan flashpoints
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – A U.S. lawmaker’s demand for trade curbs on a Chinese memory chipmaker in response to China calling products from Micron Technology a national security risk is the latest escalation…
In Taiwan, former UK PM Truss warns against appeasing China
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Former British prime minister Liz Truss said in Taiwan on Wednesday the West must avoid appeasing China and show unwavering support for the democratically governed island, in a speech that…
Taiwan speaker hails Japan, South Korea and Philippines for ‘crescent of defense’
By David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The speaker of Taiwan’s parliament praised Japan, South Korea and the Philippines on Tuesday for helping to create a “crescent of defense” with…
Buffett’s Dairy Queen sees Taiwan among possible new markets, while mindful of geopolitics
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – Berkshire Hathaway-owned Dairy Queen is exploring options to expand in new markets, perhaps including Taiwan, the company’s CEO said, even as geopolitical concerns with China simmer. Owned…
Taiwan conflict, maritime code to figure in ASEAN talks, Marcos says
By Karen Lema (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said the prospect of tensions escalating over Taiwan was a “grave concern” to Southeast Asian leaders and discussions about it were…
U.S. moving ahead with $500 million in arms aid for Taiwan, source says
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration plans to send $500 million worth of weapons aid to Taiwan using the same emergency authority that has been used more…
US senators urge Biden to negotiate tax agreement with Taiwan
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic and Republican U.S. senators announced legislation on Thursday authorizing President Joe Biden’s administration to negotiate a tax agreement with Taiwan, seeking to foster investment as…
Taiwan central bank may keep raising interest rates, minutes show
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s central bank debated the need for further rate hikes this year to combat persistent inflation, minutes from its last board meeting showed on Thursday. The central bank, at…
Taiwan seeking US cooperation to make next generation fighters
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan is seeking U.S. cooperation to make the island’s next domestically developed fighter jet, the head of Taiwanese defence contractor Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) said on Wednesday. Taiwan’s…
Paraguay election result calms fear of another Taiwan ally falling (for now)
By Lucinda Elliott ASUNCION (Reuters) – News of Santiago Pena’s election victory in Paraguay will be cheered by officials in Taiwan, which faces an uphill battle against China’s economic muscle to keep…
Philippines’ Marcos may discuss Taiwan in U.S but trade tops agenda – envoy
By Poppy McPherson and Karen Lema (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr may discuss tensions over Taiwan with U.S counterpart Joe Biden at the White House next week but the focus…
Taiwan or China? Paraguay’s dilemma puts election race in the spotlight
By Lucinda Elliott and Daniela Desantis ASUNCION (Reuters) – From Paraguayan capital Asuncion to Taipei and Washington, diplomats, officials – and farmers – are closely watching a tight election race that could…
Taiwan says tracking Chinese carrier off its southeast coast
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Monday that a Chinese carrier group led by the Shandong was about 120 nautical miles off the southeast of the island’s coast, the same…
Guatemala not asking Taiwan for ‘free money’, does not owe debt like Honduras
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Guatemala is not asking for “free money” from Taiwan and does not owe debt in the same way Honduras does, but is looking for long-term investment and trade, senior…
China’s foreign minister: Both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to China
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Friday that both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to China, and that it is right and proper for China to uphold its…
US war game on Taiwan shows need for ‘decisive action’ to boost arms
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. congressional war game simulating a Chinese invasion of Taiwan showed the need to arm the island “to the teeth,” the chair of a committee…
‘Everybody’s Guessing’: Pentagon Tells Congress US Needs To Be Ready For Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan Any Moment
‘Everybody’s Guessing’: Pentagon Tells Congress US Needs To Be Ready For Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan Any Moment Micaela Burrow on April 18, 2023 The U.S. should be ready to deal with any…
US Doubts Ability To Detect Early Warnings For Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan, Leaked Docs Show
US Doubts Ability To Detect Early Warnings For Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan, Leaked Docs Show Micaela Burrow on April 15, 2023 U.S. intelligence noted that heightened Chinese military activity in recent months…
China to close airspace north of Taiwan April 16-18 -sources
(Reuters) – China is planning to close the airspace north of Taiwan from April 16 to 18, four sources with knowledge of the matter said, a move that could disrupt flights around…
US Defense Contractors Lay Groundwork For Plan To Massively Ramp Up Weapons Production With Taiwan
US Defense Contractors Lay Groundwork For Plan To Massively Ramp Up Weapons Production With Taiwan Micaela Burrow on April 11, 2023 A coterie of U.S. defense industry representatives plan to travel to…
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