The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

Why did China’s state media make a sudden turn towards friendlier US ties?

Control over China’s media narrative seen in swift turn towards US friendship ahead of Biden-Xi meeting at APEC summit.

Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2023

After Israel and Ukraine, Taiwan business leaders fear Taipei-Beijing tensions may trigger the next geopolitical conflict

An emboldened Beijing and a distracted U.S. are causing long-simmering worries to come to a head.

Fortune · Dec 4, 2023

Amkor to Build $2 Billion Chip Packaging Fab in Arizona Primarily for Apple

Amkor, the world's second largest independent outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) service provider, has announced their intention to build a new advanced chip packaging facility in the U.S. Carrying a price tag of around 2 billion dollars, the plant in Arizona will primarily serve to package chips produced by…

AnandTech · Dec 4, 2023

Taiwan Leader Says China Invasion Unlikely For Now

China is not likely to consider a major invasion of Taiwan for now due to domestic challenges, the island's president Tsai Ing-wen said Wednesday, although Beijing is trying to sway its upcoming election.

International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023

Will Qualcomm Lose Market Share to MediaTek in the Mobile Phone Market?

The artificial intelligence (AI) chip boom has fueled a 5-month-long rally in Taiwan’s MediaTek Inc (MDTKF ). The stock is up more than +40% since the end of June and is up +51% so far this year, much better than the +2% gain in the Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index...

Barchart · Nov 27, 2023

HDD component supplier ‘collapses’ and 600 jobs will be lost, say reports

A producer of thin films for HDDs has ‘collapsed’ and 600 people will have to find new jobs, according to reports from Taiwan.

Tom’s Hardware · Nov 26, 2023

Presidential elections: Setback for China as Taiwan opposition splits in dramatic feud

In a significant turn of events that could reshape Taiwan's political landscape, the island's opposition parties, traditionally favoring closer ties with China, have experienced a dramatic split. This development, unfolding before the next year's crucial presidential election, may inadvertently ease the path for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to…

The Times of India · Nov 24, 2023

Taiwan opposition registers separate candidates after collapse of unity bid

The opposition’s failure to unite puts the DPP’s William Lai in pole position for January’s presidential election.

Al Jazeera · Nov 24, 2023

Giant reports 49% fall in profits amid 'weak demand'

Decline in sales mirrored at fellow Taiwanese bike brand Merida

Cycling News · Nov 23, 2023

Taiwan's opposition spent an hour publicly arguing over who will run for president. They can't decide—and the deadline to register is in under 24 hours

Candidates for Taiwan's presidential election on Jan. 13 differ on a key question: How should the self-governing island deal with mainland China?

Fortune · Nov 23, 2023