The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

Hiroshima renews call for peace, 80 years after atomic bombing

Japan this week marks 80 years since the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, bringing World War II to an end. For the first time, Hiroshima has opened its memorial ceremony to all countries, including representatives from Taiwan and the Palestinian Authority.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 6, 2025

TSMC fires several employees over the suspicion of stealing 2 nm process tech secrets, with Taiwan authorities investigating the matter due to national security fears

A sentence of up to 12 years in prison and a $3.3 million fine could be demanded by prosecutors.

PC Gamer · Aug 5, 2025

TSMC employees arrested, could face up to 12 years in jail, $3 million fine over alleged attempt to leak 2nm chip details — first case under Taiwan's amended National Security Act cites 'serious suspicions of violating national security laws'

Two employees of major semiconductor manufacturer and design company TSMC have been arrested over claims they stole proprietary technology.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 5, 2025

Stock markets fall as Donald Trump imposes new tariffs on more than 90 countries

Trump set rates including a 35% duty on many goods from Canada, 50% for Brazil, 25% for India, 20% for Taiwan and 39% for Switzerland

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2025

The Latest: US trade partners around the world react to Trump's new tariffs

U.S. trade partners are reacting to President Donald Trump’s executive order that would introduce new tariffs on many of them in seven days

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

Trump's new tariffs give some countries a break, while shares and US dollar sink

U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariff rates of up to 41% on U.S. imports from dozens of countries have drawn expressions of relief from some countries that negotiated a deal or managed to whittle them down from rates announced in April

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025

The full list of Trump’s new tariffs – from India to Taiwan

The US president’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on dozens of countries came into effect at a minute past midnight Washington time on Thursday

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2025

Did the American bike industry create its own biggest competitor? Why Chinese factories are launching their own high-end bike brands

Historically content to remain behind the scenes, manufacturing for well-known brands, Chinese OEMs are making a play for market share in North America. A unique combination of time and opportunity has led to this moment.

Cycling News · Jul 31, 2025

US senator plans trip to Taiwan as Trump’s interest in island cools: Report

Report says US Senator Roger Wicker may visit Taiwan after President William Lai Ching-te cancelled Latin America trip.

Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025

In the shadow of China, Taiwan is building a drone army to stop an invasion

Taipei sees homegrown drones as key to its defence, but analysts say its plans do not go far enough.

Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025