The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

Taiwan, China in renewed standoff in South China Sea

Taiwan's Coast Guard says a Chinese coast guard ship "forced its way" into restricted waters in the South China Sea.

AAP · Jun 5

TSMC working hard to meet chip demand, would 'like' to hike prices

C.C. Wei, speaking at the company's annual shareholder meeting in the Taiwanese city of Hsinchu, said customers are still upbeat ​on the outlook for AI, while TSMC is monitoring the impact of rising component costs.

The Economic Times · Jun 5

China Slaps Travel Ban on New Zealand Lawmakers for Visiting Taiwan

China has banned four New Zealand MPs from entering its territory for a year following their visit to Taiwan, escalating diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Wellington.

International Business Times UK · Jun 4

Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasion

Taiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is adopting an asymmetric strategy, using numerous affordable yet potent weapons. This includes missiles and drones to counter China's military might. Taiwan seeks to build a…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

Taiwan detects 32 Chinese aircraft, 10 Naval vessels near territory amid rising tensions

Taiwan's ministry of national defence (MoND) said on Thursday that it detected 32 sorties by Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, along with 10 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and five official ships operating around the island up to 6 am (UTC+8). In a post on X, the ministry…

The Times of India · Jun 4

Exclusive | Is the India story over for FIIs? BofA says investors don't want to miss what's next

India's global equity market capitalization ranking has dropped to seventh as foreign investors shift focus to AI opportunities in Taiwan and South Korea. Despite this, genuine excitement for India's long-term economic potential remains, with investors preparing for its eventual resurgence.

The Economic Times · Jun 4

TSMC boss upbeat on outlook as AI boom shows no sign of easing

Chief Executive C.C. Wei, speaking ​at TSMC's annual shareholders' meeting in the northern Taiwanese ​city of Hsinchu, added that its customers continue to express a positive outlook for ​the AI industry.

The Economic Times · Jun 4

China bans four NZ politicians after Taiwan visit

A travel ban on four New Zealand politicians entering mainland China could be reduced or waived if ‌they apologise ‌for visiting Taiwan, China says.

AAP · Jun 3

East-West Leadership Lessons for a Volatile World

While China is in the East, it is not representative of all the East. China is different from Taiwan, which is a democracy, and neither of them is the same as India.

International Business Times · Jun 3

Investors Are Fleeing to South Korean and Taiwan ETFs for Diversification. If You Do That, You’re Still Just Chasing AI Chip Stocks.

Major tech companies like Taiwan Semi and Samsung dominate these single-country ETFs.

Barchart · Jun 3