The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

Taiwan export orders slump the most since 2009

Taiwan’s export orders in March plunged by the most since the global financial crisis as global demand for semiconductors shows little sign of improving.

Bangkok Post · Apr 20, 2023

China launches new weather satellite after airspace closure issue with Taiwan (video)

China launched a new rainfall-monitoring satellite on Saturday (April 15) after a dispute with Taiwan over airspace closure issues.

Space · Apr 20, 2023

The US Is About to Blow up a Fake Warship in the South China Sea – But Naval Rivalry With Beijing Is Very Real and Growing

About one-third of the world’s shipping transits the South China Sea. In all, more than US$3.4 trillion worth of products is transported through its waters every year.

The News Lens · Apr 20, 2023

Epic drought in Taiwan pits farmers against high-tech factories for water

The island is facing one of its worst dry spells in a century, and both the agricultural and high-tech sectors are competing for scarce water resources.

WEKU · Apr 19, 2023

G7 diplomats pull together in the face of growing global hostility

Diplomats from the Group of Seven nations have taken a firm stance on China’s increasing threats to Taiwan, and on North Korea's tests of long-range missiles.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 19, 2023

Leaked US assessment says China readying supersonic spy drone unit - Washington Post

A leaked U.S. military assessment says the Chinese military may soon deploy a high-altitude spy drone that travels at least three times the speed of sound, the Washington Post reported late on Tuesday.

Reuters · Apr 19, 2023

Analysts Remain Optimistic about a Recovery in Semiconductor Chip Demand

Analysts remain bullish on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSM ) despite its report last week of disappointing sales estimates. TSM is the world’s biggest contract manufacturer of chips and exclusive supplier of Apple’s (AAPL ) Silicon chips for its iPhones and Macs. According to Bloomberg data, 39 out of 40...

Barchart · Apr 18, 2023

Will India legalize same-sex marriage? Its top court hears arguments this week

India's Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the historic case this week, years after it decriminalized gay sex. India could become the second place in Asia to allow marriage equality, after Taiwan.

WEKU · Apr 18, 2023

G-7 to back Ukraine indefinitely, seeks stability with China

The Group of Seven nations vowed to support Ukraine for “as long as it takes” in its fight against Russian forces, while also calling for greater engagement with China to stabilize relations with the world’s second-biggest economy.

The Times of India · Apr 18, 2023

Foxconn founder, seeking Taiwan presidency, has no plan to visit China

Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple Inc supplier Foxconn, has no plan for now to visit China, he said on Tuesday, in his bid to become the presidential nominee of Taiwan's main opposition party.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2023