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U.S. Aims to Halve Reliance on Taiwan for Advanced Chips, Commerce Secretary Says

Officials from the Trump administration say the goal is for the U.S. and its allies to produce up to 50% of the advanced semiconductors it needs, citing national security risks

Caixin Global

Why Washington Wants Half Of America's Chips Made Locally

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE: TSM) stock gained on Monday amid renewed geopolitical and supply chain discussions, as the United States intensifies its efforts to onshore semiconductor production.

Benzinga

US Commerce head notes China 'isn't even shy' about its goal to 'take' Taiwan, says US-Taiwan tariff deal coming soon — goal is to have 40% of chips made in America

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Saturday that a major semiconductor deal with Taiwan was coming “pretty soon,” signaling a potential breakthrough in U.S. efforts to shore up domestic chip production.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary calls Taiwan 'world's biggest single point of failure' — Lion's share of advanced chips are made in Taiwan

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Taiwan's near-total dominance in advanced chip production poses a critical threat to global stability, urging urgent redistribution of manufacturing to the U.S. and allied nations.

Tom’s Hardware

Russia is helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan, defense institute says

Russia is selling military equipment and technology to China that could help Beijing prepare an airborne takeover of Taiwan, according to a UK-based defense forum

The Independent UK

Rescuers wade through mud in Taiwan as Ragasa’s trail of destruction spreads across Asia

Production of iPhone took a hit as Ragasa battered tech hubs

The Independent UK

Trump's Chip Plan Could Mean Big Trouble For Apple And Dell

The Trump administration is preparing a sweeping plan to cut U.S. dependence on foreign-made semiconductors and expand domestic manufacturing.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa rampages through Taiwan, Hong Kong and southern China

Peak winds of 165mph bring 17 deaths in Taiwan, while Storm Bualoi threatens to strengthen into typhoon on its way to the Philippines

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan convicts four former ruling party officials of spying for China

Huang Chu-jung, previously an assistant to a New Taipei city councillor, receives longest sentence of 10 years

The Guardian - UK

Giant bikes and accessories made in Taiwan prevented from entering USA, based on 'forced labour' allegations

Customs and Border Protection has issued a Withhold Release Order, effective immediately

Cycling Weekly

Ragasa weakens to tropical storm after killing 24 in Taiwan and the Philippines

Ragasa peaked on Monday, reaching winds of up to 265 kph. The storm affected the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong and southern China, before moving west along the southern Chinese coast toward Vietnam.

Euronews

Weakened Super Typhoon Ragasa heads towards Vietnam after battering China and Hong Kong

Huge clear-up efforts start after storm leaves trail of destruction, with 25 reported dead in Taiwan and the Philippines

The Guardian - UK

Split over China but Pacific nations united on climate

A rare moment in the world spotlight for Pacific nations has been marked by differing views on China but a unity ticket for global action on climate.

AAP

Weaker Ragasa pushes across China's southern coast toward Vietnam after causing flooding

The much weaker Tropical Storm Ragasa pushed west along the southern Chinese coast toward Vietnam after flooding streets and homes and knocking out power in the economic hub of Guangdong province and causing deaths in Taiwan and the Philippines

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International Business Times

Taiwan Lake Flood Victims Spend Second Night In Shelters

Hundreds of flood victims in Taiwan prepared for a second night in shelters on Wednesday as rescuers searched for survivors after a barrier lake burst in torrential rains from Super Typhoon Ragasa.

Euronews

At least 15 killed as typhoon rains cause deadly flooding in Taiwan

At least 15 people were killed in Taiwan on Tuesday after a barrier lake in Hualien County overflowed during torrential rains from Super Typhoon Ragasa’s outer bands.

The Independent UK

What to know about Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm of the year

Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm of the year, has hit parts of the Western Pacific and southern China

The Independent UK

Typhoon Ragasa kills at least 17 in Taiwan as ‘wall of water’ tears through town

Ragasa bring Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and dozens of Chinese cities in Guangdong to standstill

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The Independent UK

Drone video shows collapsed Taiwan bridge after Typhoon Ragasa devastates East Asia

A bridge in Taiwan has been destroyed after powerful flood waters from Typhoon Ragasa caused a barrier lake to burst its banks.

The Guardian - UK

Super Typhoon Ragasa: 14 killed in Taiwan and Hong Kong battered as storm hits China

Chinese businesses and schools shut and residents in high-rises ordered to evacuate as storm makes landfall on Guangdong coast

International Business Times

14 Killed, 152 Missing In Taiwan After Barrier Lake Burst

At least 14 people were killed when a decades-old lake barrier burst in Taiwan, a government official said Wednesday, after Super Typhoon Ragasa pounded the island with torrential rain.

The Guardian - UK

As it happened – deadly cyclone makes landfall in China after devastating Hong Kong, Taiwan and Philippines

2m people have been evacuated in southern powerhouse of Guangdong as it braces for storm

Evening Standard

Super Typhoon Ragasa: London mother tells of 'terrifying' moment 120mph winds hit Hong Kong

Southeast Asia has been battered by hurricane-force winds and heavy downpours, with 17 people killed and 129 reported missing in Taiwan

The Independent UK

China calls Israeli politician who visited Taiwan a ‘troublemaker’

China calls Israeli lawmaker a ‘trouble-maker’ and condemns his visit to Taiwan for undermining the ‘political foundation of China-Israel relations’

Axios

Photos: 2025's strongest storm hits China after causing deaths in Taiwan, Philippines

Officials in Taiwan said 14 people were killed and 124 were missing after a lake barrier burst as the typhoon's outer rim struck.

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