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Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale

Taiwan's government says it hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island

AAP

Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy

The U.S. Marines have demonstrated their capabilities with a live-fire exercise in Japan, showcasing the HIMARS mobile rocket system

The Independent UK

US arms sales to Taiwan on ‘pause’ due to Iran war, says acting navy chief

Hung Cao’s comments are latest blow to Taipei after Donald Trump recently cast doubt over US’s enduring support

The Guardian - UK

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U.S. pauses $14bn Taiwan arms sale just days after Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping in China

Taipei says it’s yet to receive formal notice as concerns grow over Washington’s commitment to island’s security

The Independent UK

Gene Solutions Showcases AI-Powered Multi-Omics Liquid Biopsy Innovations at TJCC 2026: Advancing Precision Oncology in Taiwan

TAIPEI, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gene Solutions, an innovative global biotechnology company advancing AI-powered multi-omics solutions for cancer detection and precision oncology, participated in the 30th Taiwan Joint Cancer Conference (TJCC 2026), marking its first major oncology conference presence in Taiwan.

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Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan's president

Former U.S. President Donald Trump intends to speak with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te. This unprecedented move risks angering China, which views Taiwan as its own territory. Beijing has previously responded to U.S. engagement with Taiwan by conducting military drills. The U.S. officially acknowledges China's "One China" policy but provides Taiwan…

The Economic Times

US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale to preserve munitions stockpiles for Iran conflict

The United States has halted a significant arms sale to Taiwan. This pause is due to concerns about maintaining sufficient munitions for a US military operation. Officials state the sale will resume when deemed necessary. The decision comes amid discussions about US weapons stockpiles and Taiwan's defense needs.

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AMD is investing $10 billion+ into Taiwan tech to 'accelerate next-gen AI infrastructure', with some fancy new toys on the way

If in doubt, spend money.

PC Gamer

Faultlines & Frontlines: First Trump, then Putin — Xi's China sheds world's factory tag, now global powerbroker

Since US President Donald Trump began his second administration, there has been a noticeable shift in the White House’s diplomatic posture. World leaders have made the now familiar walk into the Oval Office for meetings that often turned heated. Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy was publicly berated. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa…

The Times of India

Gogoro Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Gogoro (NASDAQ:GGR) executives said the company began 2026 with improved margins, positive operating cash flow and continued growth in its battery-swapping subscriber base, while outlining plans for new scooter launches, network upgrades and a Vietnam pilot. On the company’s first-quarter earnings

MarketBeat

Trump Says He Will Speak To Taiwanese Leader Despite China's Warnings: 'I Speak To Everybody'

President Donald Trump said he will speak with Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te despite China's warnings on the matter.

International Business Times

Taiwan prosecutors investigate 3 people over Nvidia chip smuggling to China

Authorities in Taiwan are investigating three people for allegedly using forged documents to smuggle computer servers with advanced Nvidia chips to China

AAP

Taiwan raids 12 locations in its first formal crackdown on Nvidia AI chip smuggling — hunts three fugitives for document forgery, fraudulent declarations in Super Micro smuggling case

Getting banned Hopper or Blackwell chips into mainland data centers just became exponentially more fraught as Taiwan begins to crack down on smugglers.

Tom’s Hardware

AMD begins production ramp of 256-core EPYC Venice — first 2nm HPC chip claims 70% performance leap

AMD has announced that its 6th Gen EPYC processor, codenamed Venice, has entered production ramp on TSMC's N2 process in Taiwan.

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The Independent UK

Trump looks to upend decades of US policy by speaking with Taiwan’s leader about arms sale

US president says he will work on ‘Taiwan problem’ during proposed call with Lai Ching-te

The Economic Times

Taiwan-focused mutual funds soar 200% in a year. Experts warn against FOMO investing

Mutual fund investors are exploring international and thematic schemes, with some delivering up to 200% returns. Technology and semiconductor funds, especially those with Taiwan exposure, have seen significant gains. Experts suggest starting global diversification with broader US funds. While past performance is strong, future returns may vary.

Euronews

Trump sets tone on Taiwan after Xi summit, signals talks

Trump last week issued a warning to Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China.

The Conversation

Yáng Shuāng-zǐ, winner of the International Booker Prize, reveals a Taiwan many Australians have never seen

Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and her English translator Lin King have received the 2026 International Booker Prize for Taiwan Travelogue. The novel is the first work translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the award in its ten-year history, and Yang is the first Taiwanese writer to take the prize.

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The Guardian - AU

Trump claims he will speak to Taiwan’s president, departing from decades-long diplomatic norms

US and Taiwanese presidents have not spoken directly since Washington shifted diplomatic recognition to Beijing from Taipei in 1979

The Conversation

Taiwan Travelogue wins 2026 International Booker – a deftly translated tale of food, love and history

Set in 1930s Taiwan under Japanese colonial rule, Taiwan Travelogue follows fictional Japanese novelist Aoyama Chizuko and her Taiwanese interpreter, Ō Chizuru (or Ông Tshian-ho'h), as they journey across colonial Taiwan by rail, encountering its diverse local food cultures. But Taiwan Travelogue is far more than a historical travel narrative.…

The Times of India

Why Taiwan remains the biggest flashpoint in US-China relations

During their discussions, President Trump and Xi Jinping placed Taiwan at the forefront of their diplomatic agenda. Trump perceives arms sales to Taiwan as a way to gain leverage, whereas Taiwan insists on its importance for regional harmony. Given its strategic significance in the technology sector, especially in chip manufacturing,…

The Economic Times

AI boom: Global stock market order shuffles as Taiwan, South Korea overtake Western giants

Asian markets are making waves. South Korea's Kospi and Taiwan's stock market have surged, driven by the AI boom. These markets are now outperforming many Western exchanges. Investors are watching closely as capital shifts towards these AI-focused economies. This new global stock market order presents exciting opportunities and potential risks.

The Independent UK

Taiwanese novel makes history with International Booker Prize win

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Euronews

Taiwan Travelogue: Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King win the International Booker Prize

The 2026 International Booker Prize has been won by Taiwanese writer Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King for "Taiwan Travelogue", a historical romance judges praised for succeeding as "both a romance and an incisive postcolonial novel."

International Business Times UK

Trump T1 Phone Arrives Nine Months Late With Wrong US Flag, Chinese Hardware and a $499 Price Tag ($128 at Walmart)

The Trump Mobile T1 finally ships nine months late with an 11-stripe American flag, hardware matching a Taiwanese phone, and a $499 price tag for a device sold elsewhere for $128.

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