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…
US Mulls Teaming Up With Taiwan To Produce Weapons: REPORT
US Mulls Teaming Up With Taiwan To Produce Weapons: REPORT Micaela Burrow on October 19, 2022 The White House is in talks with Taiwanese leaders to jointly produce U.S.-designed weapons to…
U.S. mulls joint weapons production with Taiwan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. government is considering a plan to jointly produce weapons with Taiwan, a business lobby said on Wednesday, an initiative intended to speed up arms transfers to bolster Taipei’s…
China Is ‘On A Much Faster Timeline’ To Conquer Taiwan, Biden’s Secretary Of State Says
China Is ‘On A Much Faster Timeline’ To Conquer Taiwan, Biden’s Secretary Of State Says Philip Lenczycki on October 18, 2022 Communist China has accelerated its timeline for conquering Taiwan, Secretary…
Taiwan and U.S. tensions with China pose ‘serious’ challenges for chip industry – TSMC
By Sarah Wu HSINCHU, Taiwan (Reuters) – Rising Taiwan-China and U.S.-China tensions have brought “more serious” challenges for the semiconductor industry, the chairman of Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC said on Wednesday. Taiwan is…
Analysis-Japan rushes to rearm with eye on 2027 – and China’s Taiwan ambitions
By Tim Kelly, Nobuhiro Kubo and Yukiko Toyoda TOKYO (Reuters) – Between China’s 20th Communist Party Congress, that began Sunday, and the next one in 2027, Japan will undertake its biggest arms…
‘Use Of Force’: Xi Threatens Taiwan Invasion As Chinese Communist Party Congress Kicks Off
‘Use Of Force’: Xi Threatens Taiwan Invasion As Chinese Communist Party Congress Kicks Off Philip Lenczycki on October 16, 2022 General Secretary Xi Jinping threatened the “use of force” to “resolve…
China says it reserves right to use force over Taiwan
BEIJING (Reuters) – China reserves the right to use force over Taiwan as a last resort in compelling circumstances, though peaceful reunification is its first choice, a Communist Party spokesman said on…
Taiwan touts $900 million in new business from Silicon Valley meetings
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s economy minister has drummed up new business worth T$30 billion ($940 million) in meetings with top executives at four major tech firms in California’s Silicon Valley, the ministry…
If Taiwan is safe, chip supply chains will be secure, says Taiwan minister
By David Shepardson and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Taiwanese Minister for Economic Affairs Wang Mei-Hua said on a visit to the United States on Tuesday that if Taiwan remains safe, global supply…
More frequent Chinese patrols put ‘heavy burden’ on aging Taiwan frigates
By Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -The stepped up intensity of Chinese naval patrols near Taiwan since August is putting a “heavy burden” on the island’s aging frigate fleet, which is struggling to…
Taiwan president to pledge to bolster combat power as China tensions rise
By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will pledge to bolster the island’s combat power and determination to improve its defences in a major speech on…
Taiwan signals its chip firms will follow new U.S. rules on China
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwanese semiconductor companies attach “great importance” to complying with the law, the island’s government said on Saturday, signalling they would comply with new U.S. export controls that aim to…
Taiwan Sept exports drop for first time in two years, outlook poor
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s exports fell in September for the first time in more than two years on weakness in demand in major market China and stagnant consumer spending even as chip…
Analysis-Chip industry rethinks Taiwan risk after Pelosi visit but options limited
By Sarah Wu TAIPEI (Reuters) – Chinese missiles flying over Taiwan and naval drills in the Strait in August that simulated a blockade by China have jolted the semiconductor industry into contemplating…
Taiwan says it will not rely on others for defense
By Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Taiwan will not rely on others for its defense, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, while welcoming a U.S. commitment to the democratically governed…
Taiwan taking monthly energy, food inventories in case of China conflict
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan has been taking monthly inventories of critical supplies like food and energy in case of a conflict with China, a government official said on Wednesday. China, which claims…
Taiwan vows to protect its firms’ interests at U.S.-led ‘Chip 4’ group
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan will use the new U.S.-led “Chip 4” group to safeguard the interests of Taiwanese companies and to ensure supply chain resilience, a deputy minister said on Wednesday, though…
Taiwan Sept export growth seen cooling further: Reuters Poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s exports likely rose for the 27th straight month in September though at a slower pace than in August, amid fears of a global recession, uncertainties due to the…
Taiwan won’t take ‘extreme steps’ on stocks unless really necessary
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan will not take “extreme steps” to stabilise the falling stock market unless it is really necessary, the head of the island’s financial regulator said on Monday. Taiwan’s benchmark…
Taiwan inducts new amphibious ship in push to bolster indigenous defence industry
By Ann Wang KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (Reuters) – Taiwan’s navy took delivery on Friday of a new, domestically made amphibious warfare ship that can be used to land troops and bolster supply lines…
Taiwan says chip companies in talks about Europe investment
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Some Taiwanese chip companies are in talks with European countries about investments there, a government minister said on Wednesday, adding the administration was “pleased” to see efforts by local…
Taiwan spent $8.25 billion to hold back currency depreciation in H1
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s central bank said on Wednesday that in the first half of this year it sold a net $8.25 billion to intervene in the foreign exchange market to try…
Capital outflows likely ‘temporary’, Taiwan can keep markets stable-Finance Minister
By Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) – Capital outflows are a “temporary phenomenon” and Taiwan, with its foreign currency reserves, has enough capacity to maintain its financial markets stable, Finance Minister Su Jain-rong…
U.S. to continue deepening unofficial ties with Taiwan, Harris says
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Reuters) – China is undermining key elements of the international rules-based order, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday, adding that Washington would continue to deepen its ‘unofficial ties’…
U.S. VP Harris, Japan PM Kishida to discuss Taiwan security issue -US administration official
ABOARD AIR FORCE TWO (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will discuss a partnership on Taiwan security issues, a senior U.S. administration official said on…
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