The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

Taiwan signs deal to invest $250 ‌billion into US tech industry and slash tariffs on its exports

Signing with silicon.

PC Gamer · Jan 16

U.S. slashes Taiwan tariffs in new semiconductor trade deal — Washington to reduce tariffs to 15% in exchange for $500 billion stateside manufacturing investment

The U.S. and Taiwan trade deal will reduce tariffs to 15% from 20%. It will also pour $250 billion in direct investments in U.S. chip manufacturing, as well as another $250 billion in credit guarantees to Taiwanese tech companies

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 16

Trump's Taiwan Trade Deal: How a Tiny Island Is Teaching the US How to Build World-Class Industrial Parks Again

Trump signs a $250 billion Taiwan trade deal, boosting US industrial parks, semiconductors, and AI investment.

International Business Times UK · Jan 16

Taiwan computer chip maker TSMC's to expand investment as profit jumps 35%

Taiwan-based TSMC, the world's largest computer chip maker, says it plans to increase its capital spending by about 40% this year after it reported a 35% jump in its net profit for the latest quarter

The Independent UK · Jan 15

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau Wanted in Taiwan, Accused of Poaching Engineers Since 2014

Taiwan issued an arrest warrant for OnePlus CEO Pete Lau amid allegations of illegal employment. Two Taiwanese nationals are also wanted.

International Business Times UK · Jan 14

Here's why OnePlus CEO Pete Lau is facing an arrest warrant in Taiwan

Taiwanese prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant against OnePlus CEO Pete Lau over alleged illegal recruitment.

Android Central · Jan 14

Revenue Keeps Growing at Taiwan Semi. Should You Load Up on TSM Stock for 2026?

TSMC sits at the center of the AI chip boom, though its current valuation suggests gains may come more gradually.

Barchart · Jan 13

Will Japan build nuclear weapons? Why China’s concerns are unfounded, for now

Tensions are growing in east Asia. The threat of a Chinese attack on Taiwan persists and, in recent weeks, North Korea has been testing its long-range missile capabilities. Russia’s reorientation of ties from Europe towards Asia is also accelerating and the America First rhetoric of Donald Trump is raising questions…

The Conversation · Jan 13

China pressing European countries to bar Taiwan politicians or face crossing a ‘red line’

Exclusive: Chinese officials are using a ‘highly specific’ interpretation of EU rules to suggest Taiwanese figures should not be granted visas, officials say

The Guardian - AU · Jan 13

USS Abraham Lincoln engages in live-fire exercises in South China Sea

Drills come after China stages war games near Taiwain late last year and President Donald Trump says he would be ‘very unhappy’ if Beijing invaded the island

The Independent UK · Jan 12