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OpenAI's Sam Altman had secret TSMC meeting over future chip supply, report claims — AI pioneer in Asia as South Korea confirms 20MW data center deal with ChatGPT maker

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly held secretive meetings with TSMC and Foxconn in Taiwan as he looks to secure chip production for future facilities and his own internal chip design plans.

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Taiwan refuses to move half of U.S.-bound chip production to American shores — trade discussion to be focused on Section 232 investigation for preferential deal on semiconductors

The White House wants to move at least 50% of U.S.-bound chip production into the United States, but Taiwan says no.

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Taiwan Rejects US Proposal For 50-50 Chip Production Deal: 'Never Made Any Commitment'

Taiwan has declined a proposal from the United States for an equal split in semiconductor production, as confirmed by the island’s leading tariff negotiator.

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Activists from Sudan, Myanmar, Pacific Islands, and Taiwan receive human rights award

The Right Livelihood Award has been given to activists from Sudan, Myanmar, the Pacific Islands, and Taiwan

The Independent UK

Taiwan Says 'Will Not Agree' To Making 50% Of Its Chips In US

Taiwan "will not agree" to making 50 percent of its semiconductors in the United States, the island's lead tariff negotiator said Wednesday, as Washington pressures Taipei to produce more chips on US soil.

International Business Times

Taiwan now biggest importer of Russian naphtha despite being Ukraine ally

Island imported $1.3bn of crude oil product in first half of 2025 despite joining sanctions against Moscow, report finds

The Guardian - UK

Trump And Lutnick Demand: Half Of America's Chips Must Be Made At Home—Or Else

President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have placed a bold demand on the global semiconductor industry: half of all chips used in America must be manufactured in America.

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Why This Investor Is Trimming His Largest Holding Taiwan Semiconductor

Contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) stock trended Tuesday as escalating geopolitical tensions sharpen Washington’s push to shift critical semiconductor production to the United States.

Benzinga

U.S. Aims to Halve Reliance on Taiwan for Advanced Chips, Commerce Secretary Says

Officials from the Trump administration say the goal is for the U.S. and its allies to produce up to 50% of the advanced semiconductors it needs, citing national security risks

Caixin Global

Why Washington Wants Half Of America's Chips Made Locally

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE: TSM) stock gained on Monday amid renewed geopolitical and supply chain discussions, as the United States intensifies its efforts to onshore semiconductor production.

Benzinga

US Commerce head notes China 'isn't even shy' about its goal to 'take' Taiwan, says US-Taiwan tariff deal coming soon — goal is to have 40% of chips made in America

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Saturday that a major semiconductor deal with Taiwan was coming “pretty soon,” signaling a potential breakthrough in U.S. efforts to shore up domestic chip production.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary calls Taiwan 'world's biggest single point of failure' — Lion's share of advanced chips are made in Taiwan

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Taiwan's near-total dominance in advanced chip production poses a critical threat to global stability, urging urgent redistribution of manufacturing to the U.S. and allied nations.

Tom’s Hardware

Russia is helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan, defense institute says

Russia is selling military equipment and technology to China that could help Beijing prepare an airborne takeover of Taiwan, according to a UK-based defense forum

The Independent UK

Rescuers wade through mud in Taiwan as Ragasa’s trail of destruction spreads across Asia

Production of iPhone took a hit as Ragasa battered tech hubs

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Benzinga

Trump's Chip Plan Could Mean Big Trouble For Apple And Dell

The Trump administration is preparing a sweeping plan to cut U.S. dependence on foreign-made semiconductors and expand domestic manufacturing.

The Guardian - UK

Super Typhoon Ragasa rampages through Taiwan, Hong Kong and southern China

Peak winds of 165mph bring 17 deaths in Taiwan, while Storm Bualoi threatens to strengthen into typhoon on its way to the Philippines

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan convicts four former ruling party officials of spying for China

Huang Chu-jung, previously an assistant to a New Taipei city councillor, receives longest sentence of 10 years

Cycling Weekly

Giant bikes and accessories made in Taiwan prevented from entering USA, based on 'forced labour' allegations

Customs and Border Protection has issued a Withhold Release Order, effective immediately

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Euronews

Ragasa weakens to tropical storm after killing 24 in Taiwan and the Philippines

Ragasa peaked on Monday, reaching winds of up to 265 kph. The storm affected the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong and southern China, before moving west along the southern Chinese coast toward Vietnam.

The Guardian - UK

Weakened Super Typhoon Ragasa heads towards Vietnam after battering China and Hong Kong

Huge clear-up efforts start after storm leaves trail of destruction, with 25 reported dead in Taiwan and the Philippines

AAP

Split over China but Pacific nations united on climate

A rare moment in the world spotlight for Pacific nations has been marked by differing views on China but a unity ticket for global action on climate.

The Independent UK

Weaker Ragasa pushes across China's southern coast toward Vietnam after causing flooding

The much weaker Tropical Storm Ragasa pushed west along the southern Chinese coast toward Vietnam after flooding streets and homes and knocking out power in the economic hub of Guangdong province and causing deaths in Taiwan and the Philippines

International Business Times

Taiwan Lake Flood Victims Spend Second Night In Shelters

Hundreds of flood victims in Taiwan prepared for a second night in shelters on Wednesday as rescuers searched for survivors after a barrier lake burst in torrential rains from Super Typhoon Ragasa.

Euronews

At least 15 killed as typhoon rains cause deadly flooding in Taiwan

At least 15 people were killed in Taiwan on Tuesday after a barrier lake in Hualien County overflowed during torrential rains from Super Typhoon Ragasa’s outer bands.

The Independent UK

What to know about Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm of the year

Typhoon Ragasa, the strongest storm of the year, has hit parts of the Western Pacific and southern China

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