This is getting ridiculous! Samsung preparing a 256TB SSD for AI servers only, just weeks after showing off 128TB model At Semicon Taiwan 2024, Samsung teased a mammoth 256TB SSD for AI servers TechRadar · Sep 5, 2024
China leads in chipmaking equipment spending China has spent more than South Korea, Taiwan and the US combined when it comes to chipmaking equipment. TechRadar · Sep 3, 2024
Taiwan accuses Chinese chip manufacturing tool companies of poaching engineers from Taiwanese companies Taiwanese intelligence says that Naura Technology and others illegally poach engineers from Taiwanese high-tech firms to boost the Chinese semiconductor industry. Tom’s Hardware · Sep 3, 2024
Taiwan chip industry heavyweights form SiPhIA to energize the photonics industry Over 30 Taiwanese tech industry heavyweights have formed a new Silicon Photonics Industry Alliance (SiPhIA), demonstrating that this branch of semiconductor development is getting serious attention. Leading semiconductor firms like TSMC, ASE, Foxconn, and MediaTek are in the new collective. Tom’s Hardware · Sep 3, 2024
China spent more on chipmaking equipment than South Korea, Taiwan, and the U.S. combined — $25B in investments in the first half of the year A Nikkei report says that China bought more chipmaking tools than the U.S., Taiwan, and South Korea combined. Tom’s Hardware · Sep 2, 2024
China's Influence In Pacific Diplomacy Sparks Controversy Diplomatic storm at Pacific Islands Forum as China-Taiwan clash reveals power struggles and challenges of diplomacy. Top News · Sep 2, 2024
Pacific leaders' summit erases mention of Taiwan after Chinese anger, fracturing a shaky accord Turmoil over China’s influence in the affairs of South Pacific island nations has flared as it emerged that a Pacific leader at the region’s most important diplomatic summit apparently pledged to erase an affirmation of Taiwan’s involvement in the meeting from its closing statement The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2024
If China wants Taiwan it should also reclaim land from Russia, says president Lai Ching-te highlights Beijing’s contrasting approach to territorial loss during ‘century of humiliation’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2024
Taiwan court orders release of ex-Taipei mayor arrested in corruption probe Taiwan People’s Party leader Ko Wen-je freed after court finds insufficient evidence to justify his detention. Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2024
Taiwan investigators to rule on further detention of former presidential candidate amid graft probe Taiwan investigators are to rule on the further detention of a former presidential candidate amid graft allegations The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2024
Taiwan Slams China 'Intervention' After Pacific Bloc Alters Statement The Taiwanese foreign ministry on Saturday accused China of an "arbitrary intervention" after a joint declaration by Pacific leaders was altered to remove mentions of Taiwan. International Business Times · Aug 31, 2024
Final statement of Pacific Islands Forum scrubs Taiwan after China complaint A joint declaration by Pacific leaders was reissued Saturday morning with mentions of Taiwan removed after China slammed an earlier version as a "mistake" that "must be corrected". Radio France Internationale · Aug 31, 2024
Pacific Is Forum tweaks communique after China outburst The Pacific Islands Forum secretariat has removed a reference affirming Taiwan's status in the organisation from a previously-published communique. AAP · Aug 31, 2024
Taiwan says China lacks ability for invasion – but warns Beijing is building new weapons China is developing new hypersonic weapons and other methods to threaten the island, defence ministry says The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Aug 30, 2024 Pacific Islands Forum communique taken down after Chinese envoy calls Taiwan reference ‘unacceptable’ ‘Visibly angry’ Qian Bo demands correction of Taiwan’s ‘development partner’ label despite its use for more than three decades
The Times of India · Aug 30, 2024 Invasion or blockade: How China plans to bring Taiwan under its control? Taiwan's defence ministry has said that China currently lacks the capacity to "fully" invade the island nation, despite bringing advanced new weapons and exploring alternative options to threaten Taiwan, such as inspecting foreign cargo ships.
International Business Times · Aug 30, 2024 China Pushes Rivals' Limits In Regional Disputes China's campaign of confrontation, from remote reefs in Southeast Asia to Taiwan and far-flung Japanese islands, is designed to wear down regional rivals competing with it for contested territories, analysts say.
LiveScience · Aug 29, 2024 Ancient people in Taiwan yanked healthy teeth from their mouths for 'aesthetic expression' and 'tests of courage,' study finds For thousands of years, people in Taiwan pulled out healthy teeth. Now we know why they underwent this painful procedure.
Latin Times · Aug 29, 2024 China Still Committed To 'Stable' US Ties, Xi Tells Sullivan Jake Sullivan, the first US national security advisor to visit China since 2016, met with Xi as he wrapped up three days of talks in the Chinese capital which also saw him meet Foreign Minister Wang Yi and other high-ranking officials.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2024 Xi Jinping holds surprise meeting with senior Biden aide in Beijing Chinese leader speaks with Jake Sullivan, who was making his first visit to Beijing as US national security adviser
Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2024 Biden adviser Sullivan holds ‘rare’ talks with top Chinese army official US official also met President Xi during a visit aimed at easing tensions before the US presidential election.
International Business Times · Aug 29, 2024 Top Biden Aide, Chinese Military Brass Clash On Taiwan In Beijing Talks A senior Chinese military official warned the United States to stop "collusion" with Taiwan while top White House aide Jake Sullivan stressed the importance of stability in the tense Strait in a rare one-on-one meeting Thursday, both sides said.
Top News · Aug 29, 2024 US And China Strengthen Communication To Prevent Conflict US National Security Adviser meets with top Chinese military official to prevent conflicts over South China Sea and Taiwan, aiming to stabilize relations a...
Top News · Aug 29, 2024 US-China Plan High-Level Talks Amid Rising Tensions Beijing and Washington plan high-level calls to address tensions over Taiwan and South China Sea, emphasizing open communication and cooperation opportunities.
International Business Times · Aug 29, 2024 Biden Aide Sullivan Raises Taiwan, South China Sea Concerns With Beijing Military Top White House aide Jake Sullivan raised the importance of stability in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea while planning more direct military talks in a rare one-on-one with a senior Chinese army official Thursday, Washington said.