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NVDA Stock Set For Strong Open Today: CEO Unveils First PC Chips At Computex 2026
During a keynote address at Taiwan’s Computex conference, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a new N1X processor developed in partnership with Microsoft.
NVIDIA, Foxconn and Taiwan Medical Centers Bring Agentic and Physical AI to ‘Healthy Taiwan’
NVIDIA, Foxconn and Taiwan Medical Centers Bring Agentic and Physical AI to ‘Healthy Taiwan’ Foxconn is deploying NVIDIA AI across Taiwan’s leading medical centers, transitioning from using individual AI tools to coordinated AI agent workforces that help clinicians reason, document and orchestrate care. News Summary: Foxconn is deploying NVIDIA AI across Taiwan’s leading medical centers, transitioning from using individual AI tools to coordinated AI agent workforces that help clinicians reason,
In Taiwan, ‘Mainland Spouses’ From China Become a Focus of Infiltration Fears
A Chinese-born woman accused of infiltration has set off a debate over how Taiwan defends its democracy without profiling migrants from China.
Astros vs. Brewers Game Thread: Game 59, 5/29/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (26-32), who have won six of their last seven games, will open a 10-day, nine-game homestand tonight against the NL Central division leading Milwaukee Brewers (33-20). RHP Kai-Wei Teng (3-3, 2.19 ERA), a native of Taiwan, will get the start for the Astros tonight on AAPI night at the ballpark. […]
CPC-KMT and the Politics of Strategic Timing?
Written by Sadia Rahman. This article argues that the strategic timing of Cheng’s visit to China will bear fruit only if the changes appear in the terms under which cross-Strait engagement is…
Dragon Quest 11 S coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Square Enix confirmed today that Dragon Quest 11 S will be released on Nintendo Switch 2. It’s due out on September 24, 2026. If you’ve been keeping up with leaks as of late, the reveal shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. A rating classification for this version recently appeared Taiwan. Dragon Quest 11 S for Nintendo Switch 2 will...
After the Xi–Cheng Meeting: Taiwan’s Democratic Subjectivity and the Politics of Peace
Written by Percy Yixuanchen Yu. This article argues that the real question following the Cheng-Xi meeting and its repercussions is whether Taiwan can convert its own democratic pluralism into strat…
As China tensions loom, US temporarily pauses Taiwan weapons sales due to Iran war, acting Navy secretary says
The U.S. temporarily paused weapons sales to Taiwan to ensure munitions are ready for potential Iran escalation, Acting Navy Secretary Cao testified.
Taiwan’s president says future will not be decided by ‘external forces’
President Lai says Taiwan's future is up to its people as the island faces Chinese and US headwinds.
Taiwan Politics
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te attends a press conference to mark his second anniversary in office in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)
Tigerair Taiwan Launches First IFE Platform With Stellar Entertainment
Tigerair Taiwan has selected Stellar Entertainment as its CSP for the airline’s first IFE rollout across its Airbus A320 fleet.
Trump’s Taiwan ‘negotiating chip’ remark sparks alarm over how far he'd shift US-China policy
Trump suggests $14 billion Taiwan weapons package could be used as leverage in China negotiations, drawing swift pushback from Taiwan's president.
TEEMA global science park plan takes shape with Mexico leading
The Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA) is moving ahead with its global science park strategy, and Mexico's Sonora has emerged as the leading candidate for an early launch, TEEMA chairman Young Liu said before the group's 27th general assembly on May 15, 2026. Liu said Sonora has the strongest chance of becoming the first site because talks began earliest there and field inspections have already been carried out three times, putting it well ahead of other candidate locations.
Taiwan is building a smart healthcare system with AI, big data
Taiwan’s digital health model uses advanced data integration and AI to improve care while advocating for WHO inclusion.
Analyst explains why China’s pursuit of Taiwan is ‘all politics’
Heritage Foundation senior research fellow Steve Yates evaluates the strategic picture of China’s foreign policy on ‘Fox Report.’
Trump's comment about negotiations on Taiwan heightens concerns over China
Recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that arms sales to Taiwan are a “very good negotiating chip” in the United States’ dealings with China are heightening anxieties on the island democracy that Beijing claims as its own. Trump made the comment in a Fox News interview with Bret Baier that aired right after the U.S. president wrapped up a high-stakes visit to China on Friday. China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province, to be
Trump leaves China with breakthroughs — and unfinished business on Xi’s biggest fights
Trump returns from China summit praising Xi and trade progress, but Taiwan, AI, human rights, and Iran remain unresolved after high-stakes talks.
Trump and Xi move towards business-first relationship after Beijing summit
The two leaders did not resolve differences on key issues like Iran and Taiwan, despite push to extend truce.
Trump wraps up visit with Xi in China tonight, after talks on trade and stern words on Taiwan
Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet on Friday to wrap up a two-day state visit that has featured pomp and business deals but also a stark warning from Xi that mishandling the Taiwan issue could push U.S.-China relations to a very dangerous place.
Trump delights in his deference to Xi, his strongman fantasy made flesh
Chinese leader appears to be in the driving seat as the unusually polite US president ignores questions on Taiwan
Pageantry meets politics: Xi’s stark Taiwan warning counters Trump’s optimism
Xi warns Trump that mishandling Taiwan could spark U.S.-China conflict; trade, Iran crisis, and economic ties also dominate Beijing summit.
More than Education, Not Quite Foreign: The Politics of Taiwan’s Overseas Chinese Students
Written by Chiao-Yuan Jo Ko. Taiwan’s category of ‘overseas Chinese student’ may appear administrative, but it reflects a much longer political history. Tracing the system from the Cold War era to …
Tigerair Taiwan partners with Stellar Entertainment on inaugural IFE experience
Tigerair Taiwan is introducing its first inflight entertainment offering in partnership with Stellar Entertainment, across its A320 fleet.
Trump to meet with Chinese leader Xi in Beijing today as trade, tariffs and Taiwan loom over visit
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Beijing, a high-stakes summit as the two countries aim to stabilize their trading relationship and grapple with uncertainty over Iran.
Taiwan anxiously eyes Trump’s summit in China, with $14 billion in US arms sales up in the air
As President Donald Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week, Taiwan will be nervously monitoring from afar to ascertain whether its political status and critical arms purchases come up in discussions between the two leaders.
Trump to head to China for high-stakes talks with Xi
Meeting comes amid tentative trade truce but Iran, Taiwan and tensions over global supply chains will be complicating factors
Trump heads to China today for high-stakes meeting with Xi
Trade, Taiwan and tensions with Iran are surefire topics for President Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own
President Donald Trump has demonstrated greater ambivalence toward Taiwan in his second term
Lawmakers Urge Trump to Move Ahead on Delayed Arms Sale to Taiwan
The Trump administration has held up the sale for months ahead of President Trump’s meeting this week with President Xi Jinping of China.
How do Taiwanese feel about the Cheng-Xi meeting?
Lev Nachman and Wei-Ting Yen present original survey data evaluating how Taiwanese voters saw the Cheng-Xi meeting.
Taiwan Breaks Political Deadlock to Approve $25 Billion U.S. Arms Purchase
With time running out, Taiwanese lawmakers approved funds for buying U.S. weapons, fearing they could lose support if they didn’t act now.
Apple May Drop Base $599 MacBook Neo as Chip, DRAM Costs Climb
Apple is considering dropping the cheapest MacBook Neo configuration as one possible response to the rising cost of building the popular laptop, according to Taiwan-based tech columnist and former Bloomberg reporter Tim Culpan. The Neo currently starts at $599 for a 256GB model, with a 512GB version at $699. Writing in his latest Culpium newsletter, Culpan says cutting the entry-level 256GB model is among the options Apple is weighing as component costs climb.
The Unintended Consequence the War in the Middle East Could Have on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's Business
Luckily, it shouldn't slow down the chipmaker's momentum.
Taiwan player victim of ‘inappropriate contact’ at UK table tennis event
Officials say a female player was subjected to inappropriate physical contact during a security check.
Tariffs, Rebates, Chaos: Boutique Businesses Wonder What’s Next
A Brooklyn general store that sells Taiwanese imports was pummeled by tariffs. A rebate would help, but the confusion still lingers.
Liao: Taiwan belongs at the World Health Assembly
Taiwan is a reliable partner and a force for good in the world, and global health cannot afford to ignore Taiwan. T
Taroko Sports to open San Antonio entertainment venue
The brand is the U.S. arm of Taiwan’s largest entertainment group, and the venue will feature batting cages, arcade games and bowling.
Taroko Sports to open San Antonio entertainment venue
The brand is the U.S. arm of Taiwan’s largest entertainment group, and the venue will feature batting cages, arcade games and bowling.
Qualcomm surges on report of OpenAI tie-up for AI smartphone processors
Qualcomm shares jumped 13% in premarket trading on Monday after an analyst said OpenAI was working with the chip designer and Taiwan's MediaTek to develop smartphone processors.
Qualcomm shares jump 9% premarket on report of OpenAI smartphone chip partnership
Investing.com-- Qualcomm shares jumped sharply in premarket Monday trading, extending gains after a strong move in the prior session, as fresh analyst commentary pointed to a potential long-term catalyst tied to OpenAI. The stock rose about 9.2% in premarket trading after TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said industry checks suggest OpenAI is working with Qualcomm and MediaTek to develop smartphone processors. Kuo is a highly prominent, Taiwan-based technology analyst renowned fo
Pipeline Proceedings and Papal Politics: Foreign Policy's Weekly International News Quiz
Test yourself on the week of April 18: Taiwan’s president faces travel troubles, U.N. secretary-general candidates assemble in New York, and Pope Leo concludes his…
An Agricultural Mosaic in Taiwan
Diversity reigns across the farmland of Yunlin County in southwestern Taiwan—a region that produces an array of crops on small farms.
Exclusive | Iran War Complicates Contingency Plans to Defend Taiwan, Some U.S. Officials Say
The U.S. has burned through so many munitions in Iran that some administration officials assess that America couldn’t fully execute contingency plans to defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion if it occurred in the near term, U.S. officials said.
Plano delegation in Asia makes pitch for bringing business to Texas
Plano officials traveled to Japan, Korea and Taiwan to tell business leaders the “Plano story” and why several Asian corporations have chosen to grow in the Collin County city.
Consider Beijing’s 10-point plan, Taiwan business leaders urge ruling DPP
The island’s government has sparked a row by accusing industry groups of bowing to pressure from mainland China.
Czech PM Babis criticises Senate leader's Taiwan trip for damaging China business ties
The Czech government will not make a government plane available for the Senate chief's planned trip to Taiwan and wants a more pragmatic foreign policy that does not damage business ties with China, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said.
Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade
The head of one of Taiwan's top business groups said on Monday both Beijing and Taipei should leave politics out of resuming normal trade and tourism exchanges, after China unveiled new incentives for the island.
Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade
The head of one of Taiwan's top business groups said on Monday both Beijing and Taipei should leave politics out of resuming normal trade and tourism exchanges, after China unveiled new incentives for the island.
Medical scans and chips: the hidden fallout of the Iran war for China
Four months ago, a dozen academics and researchers from China’s top oil and gas producers issued a warning buried in an academic journal: the nation’s quest for self-sufficiency had a critical weak spot.
On rare China visit, Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliation
KMT chief Cheng Li-wun, the party's first leader to visit China in a decade, hopes to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
New MacBook Neo With A19 Pro Chip and 12GB RAM Expected Next Year
Apple is planning to release a new MacBook Neo next year, according to Taiwan-based tech columnist and former Bloomberg reporter Tim Culpan. In the latest edition of his Culpium newsletter today, Culpan said the new MacBook Neo will be equipped with a version of the A19 Pro chip from the iPhone 17 Pro models. This means the next edition of the laptop should have an increased 12GB of RAM, as that is how much unified memory the chip has in the iPhone 17 Pro models.
Apple is Reportedly Facing a 'Massive Dilemma' With the MacBook Neo
The all-new MacBook Neo has been such a hit that Apple is facing a "massive dilemma," according to Taiwan-based tech columnist and former Bloomberg reporter Tim Culpan. In the iPhone 16 Pro models, the A18 Pro chip has a 6-core GPU. During the chip manufacturing process, however, sometimes a CPU or GPU core can turn out to be faulty.
How to ‘detox’ your body for free without juice, teas or flushes
Feel like your body needs a reset? What if we told you that you can ‘detox’ for free by leveraging your body’s natural waste removal systems. PolitiFact shares how to do some spring cleaning without paying for a “juice cleanse” or “detox diet.”
Xi Invites Taiwan’s Opposition Leader to First Visit in Decade
China has invited the leader of Taiwan’s opposition party to visit the mainland next month, the first such trip by a sitting leader of the Kuomintang since 2016.
US lawmakers say they'll visit Taiwan before Trump's summit with China's Xi
A bipartisan group of senators has plans to visit Taiwan, Japan and South Korea
China Deploys Jet-Converted Drones Near Taiwan Strait
China has also been investing heavily in more advanced drone technologies, including stealth UAVs and carrier-based unmanned systems.
Microsoft-backed startup raises $40 million for advanced chipmaking equipment tech
Lace, a Norway-headquartered chipmaking equipment startup which is backed by Microsoft, has raised $40 million in funding to further develop a technology that could enable significant advances in semiconductor design and manufacturing, the company said on Monday. To make cutting-edge chips, manufacturers such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and Intel employ a process called lithography that uses light to draw complex circuits that form the foundation of advanced artificial intelligence chips. Manufacturers use light-based lithography systems made by the Dutch company ASML - which dominates the market - as they race to shrink chip components and squeeze in more features to boost the computing horsepower on a limited area of silicon.
Delivery Hero to Sell Taiwan Business to Grab
The German food-delivery company said it would sell Foodpanda as part of a strategic review for $600 million in cash.
Grab Strikes $600 Million Deal for Foodpanda Taiwan Business
Grab Holdings Ltd. agreed to buy Delivery Hero SE’s Foodpanda operations in Taiwan for $600 million, a deal that marks its first foray outside of its Southeast Asian home market.
Samsung Brings AirDrop Support to Quick Share with Galaxy S26 Series
Samsung is introducing AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series, making it easier for users to share content between devices using Quick Share. The feature will begin rolling out from March 231, starting in Korea and expanding to more regions including Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan. AirDrop support […]
US intel finds no China plan to invade Taiwan by 2027, despite military buildup
The U.S. intelligence community says China has no fixed timeline to invade Taiwan and is not planning action by 2027, marking a shift from prior warnings.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones travels to Taiwan to promote San Antonio business partnerships
Insight: How China is wooing Paraguay’s political class away from longtime ally Taiwan
When Paraguayan opposition lawmaker Leidy Galeano returned from an all-expenses-paid tour of six Chinese cities late last year, she was convinced Paraguay risked missing out on major economic gains by sticking with longtime ally Taiwan over Beijing - a message participants on the trip heard repeatedly from Chinese officials.
Politics meets football as China, Taiwan face off at Asian Cup
China and Taiwan will clash this week in a politically tinged Women's Asian Cup quarter-final while Australia hope that a bumper home crowd can help drag them through against a dangerous North Korea.
How Taiwan Is Reclaiming Its Wine Identity—Through Climate-Adaptive Science and Terroir-Driven Fermentation
Taiwan beats Vietnam 1-0 in Women's Asian Cup match
Taiwan defeated Vietnam 1-0 on Saturday to move into second place in Group C at the Women’s Asian Cup with one match remaining. Su Yu-hsuan scored the decisive goal in the 26th minute after Saki Matsunaga’s shot hit the crossbar, leaving Su to nod the rebound into an empty net for the team which won the last of its three Asian Cup titles in 1981. It was a deserved victory for Taiwan, 2-0 losers to Japan on Wednesday, which created several chances to extend its lead.
What the Extraordinary Market Volatility in Asia Says About Energy and A.I.
Stocks in South Korea and Taiwan, the center of global chip making, plunged on fears about energy prices. Their recovery shows the bullishness over artificial intelligence.
Taiwan Arms Sale Approved by Congress Is Delayed as Trump Plans Visit to Beijing
The package worth billions of dollars and endorsed by lawmakers is stalled at the State Department as the U.S. and China plan an April summit.
Steam Deck OLED prices go up in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan from March 6
Steam Deck OLED price increases KOMODO has announced a Steam Deck OLED price increase for Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. The company cites higher
Trump Moves Toward War and Peace
Plus, a Chinese pressure campaign holds up a U.S. arms deal for Taiwan and RFK Jr. again reshuffles his leadership ranks.
Taiwan’s EVA Air To Start D.C. Flights Amid Growing Business Ties
Overall travel from Taiwan is also getting a boost this year from GDP growth that topped 12% in the fourth quarter of 2025 from a year earlier
How China uses religion for political influence in Taiwan
As China tries to advance its territorial claims over Taiwan, it seems to be using religion to vie for political influence on the island. DW's Rik Glauert reports.
US, Taiwan finalize deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of US goods
Officials from the Trump administration signed a final agreement on reciprocal trade that confirms a 15% U.S. tariff rate for imports from Taiwan, while committing Taiwan to a schedule for eliminating or lowering tariffs on nearly all U.S. goods.
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Coca-Cola, CVS Health, Ferrari, Taiwan Semi and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.
A flower in Asia bucks the rules of evolution, puzzling scientists
Lipstick vines in Taiwan look different from their red-flowered relatives. When scientists dug into the family tree, they uncovered an evolutionary mystery.
Taiwan's ASE sees its advanced packaging business doubling to $3.2 billion in 2026
ASE Technology Holding, the world's largest chip packaging and testing provider, on Thursday said it expects its leading-edge advanced packaging business to double in size to $3.2 billion in 2026. The Taiwanese company made the comment on a conference call following its quarterly earnings, which saw it report fourth-quarter revenue of T$177.9 billion ($5.62 billion), up 9.6% from a year earlier. It booked a 58% rise in net income.
Scene Calendar: Local theater, Taiwanese sensation Feng E, fashion show
A comprehensive list of Gainesville-area entertainment events.
Opinion | The major problem with clickbait science news
Taiwan’s silicon shield, the scientific process and house burping, in readers’ eyes.
Taiwan’s $40 Billion Military Spending Plan Stalled by Political Impasse
Taiwan’s domestic gridlock is revealing a deep-seated fracture over how the island should defend itself and how much it can depend on the United States.
MSI reportedly raises GeForce RTX 50 distributor pricing, ASUS and Gigabyte to follow
NVIDIA and AMD said to raise GPU+VRAM bundle pricing as GDDR6 and GDDR7 costs climb Taiwanese reporting points to higher shipment pricing for GPU cores
Taiwan business center to open in Virginia under new partnership agreement
Governor Youngkin announces partnership with Taiwan Eastbound Alliance-Landing America.
LIVE: 40th Golden Disc Awards kick off with red carpet at 5 p.m.
Korea's longest-running annual K-pop awards show returns this evening at the Taipei Dome in Taiwan with a star-studded lineup featuring Jennie, Stray Kids, IVE, Enhyphen and Le Sserafim. Join us here for live updates from 4 p.m.
Ohio State students hone academic, business skills through study abroad programs
Students across various majors at The Ohio State University recently gathered at the Fisher College of Business to discuss how study abroad opportunities have helped them hone skills that will benefit their studies and chosen career paths.Fisher’s Office of Global Business and its Office of Advancement hosted the inaugural Global Experience Lu...
In China, a Debate About Political Power Ignites After Maduro’s Capture
The reactions online revealed a Chinese society divided: Some saw what happened in Venezuela as a playbook for seizing Taiwan, while others warned about ideological rigidity.
Taiwan Sees Trump’s Arrest of Maduro as Helpful in Deterring Xi
Taiwan officials see Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuela’s leader as a powerful deterrent to Beijing’s aggression and timely reminder of the US ability to defeat militaries equipped with Chinese-made weapons.
Low-Price 12.9-Inch MacBook With A18 Pro Chip Reportedly Launching Early This Year
Apple plans to introduce a 12.9-inch MacBook in spring 2026, according to TrendForce. In a press release this week, the Taiwanese research firm said this MacBook will be aimed at the entry-level to mid-range market, with "competitive pricing". TrendForce did not share any further details about this MacBook, but the information that it shared lines up with several rumors about a more affordable MacBook, which is expected to be equipped with a version of the iPhone 16 Pro's A18 Pro chip.
Taiwan’s opposition launches ‘symbolic’ campaign to impeach president
Opposition parties accuse President Lai, Premier Cho of violating Taiwan's constitution in impeachment bid.
Taiwan is getting plenty of missiles and drones from the US. A top business leader says the arsenal is out of balance.
Recent US weapons packages to Taiwan have largely been asymmetric capabilities, but Taiwan needs more advanced systems as well, an official said.
Taiwan political clash puts global support at risk, foreign officials warn
Opposition resistance to Lai's defense buildup, impeachment threats raise eyebrows
Memory Suppliers Have Become the New “Santa Claus,” Selectively Handing Out DRAM Capacity to Customers, Says Taiwan’s Etron Chairman
Well, here's an interesting take on the memory shortages, as Etron's Chairman calls DRAM suppliers the new 'Santa Claus'.
Taiwan Reels From Political Faceoff Between President, Opponents
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has escalated his rhetoric against opposition parties by accusing them of abusing their legislative power, as the island descends into partisan strife after a clash over fiscal spending.
Distrust of Trump, fear of China propel new political force in Taiwan
The Kuomintang party’s new leader, Cheng Li-wun, is pushing much closer ties with China, reflecting growing fears Washington would not help in a war over Taiwan.
As political winds shift, top chipmaker TSMC looks beyond Taiwan
The lifeblood of Silicon Valley — advanced microchips — pumps from a science park on Taiwan's west coast, mostly from TSMC, the world's biggest chipmaker. But now the company is looking abroad for places to grow.