“We are not ruling anything out” - Garmin could up the prices of its high-tech watches after Trump tariffs New Garmin sports watches, including the incoming Forerunner 970, could face hefty price hikes Advnture · May 2, 2025
Russia's Baikal has produced 85,000 of its CPUs since 2012, aims for more Russia's Baikal Electronics has produced and sold 85,000 processors since its founding, but due to post-2022 sanctions and blocked shipments from Taiwan, it now aims to restart production with new chips like Baikal-L and Baikal-S2 at SMIC. Tom’s Hardware · May 1, 2025
Papal inauguration risks raising tensions between China and Taiwan Beijing suspected of putting pressure on Vatican to cut ties with Taipei The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025
Taiwan confident of US support under Trump, minister says In interview, Taiwan’s minister of mainland affairs says Chinese President Xi is stoking ‘fanatic nationalism’. Al Jazeera · May 1, 2025
Inside Japan’s race to prepare for war on its doorstep SPECIAL REPORT: Japan views Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a failure of global deterrence – and a wake-up call. On Yonaguni island, just 100km from Taiwan, Adam Withnall visits a community bracing in case history repeats itself The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025
Taiwan to drop new law restricting TSMC from allowing foreign fabs to produce leading edge nodes after company's $100 billion investment in US facilities The law's designed to keep other countries one node behind Taiwan at all times. PC Gamer · Apr 29, 2025
Taiwan's government strengthens 'silicon shield,' restricts exports of TSMC's most advanced process technologies Taiwan is set to enforce strict controls on outbound semiconductor investments and advanced process technology exports under the amended Industrial Innovation Act, but uncertainty remains over how the government will define and restrict its future flagship nodes. Tom’s Hardware · Apr 28, 2025
Taiwan cracks down on holders of Chinese ID amid fears over propaganda and espionage Expulsion of people holding a Chinese passport or ID card prompts debate over identity, loyalty and freedom The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2025
This Yamaha Scooter's New Colors Are So Cute, I'm Screaming Guys, I don't know how familiar you are with the Yamaha Vinoora. But if you love cute things, scooters, or both, you probably should be. Developed by Yamaha Taiwan, this adorable scooter absolutely has a face of its own, and no mistake. From its introduction in Taiwan in 2020, it… RideApart · Apr 25, 2025
China will talk trade, but US will need to make the first move, experts say Beijing is in a stronger position than Washington to negotiate trade deal, analysts say. Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2025
Taiwan president will not attend Pope Francis’s funeral Taiwan to send former vice-president despite Vatican being one of country’s few diplomatic allies The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2025
Harvard Sues Trump Admin Plus: Democrats visit El Salvador, Taiwan invasion possibilities, Hayek on rule of law, and more... Reason · Apr 22, 2025
Trek, State and Specialized raise bike prices while other brands limit US releases — Is this just the beginning? As tariffs hit, the bike industry is forced to adapt, whether through price increases, limited releases, or a restructuring of supply chains Cycling Weekly · Apr 21, 2025
US and Philippines launch ‘Super Bowl’ of military exercises around South China Sea Biggest edition of annual Balikatan drills sets off protests against presence of foreign troops and ‘militarisation’ The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025
Reason · Apr 18, 2025 Ignoring SCOTUS Plus: A deep dive into the likelihood of China invading Taiwan, a weak dollar, Kasparov sounds constitutional crisis alarms, and more...
Euronews · Apr 18, 2025 US lawmakers signal bipartisan support for Taiwan despite Trump's tariffs, criticism Despite Trump’s 32% tariff and past criticism, Taiwan has vowed to boost defence spending and strengthen economic ties with Washington.
Reason · Apr 17, 2025 Michael Beckley: China Is Dangerously Weak The Danger Zone co-author joins the show to discuss China's peaking power, and why that actually makes them more dangerous.
Laptop · Apr 17, 2025 TSMC's chip price hike could make your next iPhone very expensive Your next iPhone could come with hidden costs, thanks to price hikes from silicon manufacturer TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company).
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 17, 2025 Massive 366% chip shipment surge to Malaysia amid increased Nvidia AI GPU smuggling curbs, ahead of looming sectoral tariffs Following U.S. restrictions on advanced GPU exports to China, Taiwan's shipments of computing systems and components to Malaysia have surged dramatically, raising questions about whether Malaysia is emerging as a new hub for AI data centers or a transshipment point for circumventing U.S. export controls.
MarketBeat · Apr 17, 2025 Tariff Exemptions Set the Stage for a Taiwan Semiconductor Rally Taiwan Semiconductor stock might be in the clear after President Trump applied new tariff exemptions for consumer electronics and chips.
Latin Times · Apr 17, 2025 Taiwan's TSMC Net Profit Soars As US Tariff Threat Looms Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is the world's largest contract maker of chips that have become the lifeblood of the global economy, powering everything from smartphones to missiles.
Euronews · Apr 17, 2025 TSMC profit soars and outlook kept steady despite chip tariff woes Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s net income was up by 60% in the first quarter, boosted by strong AI demand.
International Business Times · Apr 17, 2025 Taiwan's TSMC Says Net Profit Rose 60.3% In First Quarter Taiwanese chipmaking titan TSMC reported Thursday a surge in net profit for the first quarter and forecast robust demand for artificial intelligence technology, despite the spectre of US tariffs on the critical sector.
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025 Divided loyalties? 62 Taiwanese military members found with Chinese residency permits In the latest revelation of Chinese influence among the Taiwanese armed forced, at least 62 active-duty Taiwanese service members have been found holding Chinese residency permits
The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025 Re-arm, reassure and spend big: how the Asia Pacific is responding to a new era under Trump The US president has upset global norms in the space of weeks, spurring a flurry of defence spending, diplomatic overtures and offers to boost trade