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Taiwan's premium mangoes wing their way to Europe for the first time - Reuters
Taiwan's premium mangoes wing their way to Europe for the first time Reuters
July 15, 2026TSMC seen riding AI boom to fifth straight quarter of record profit - Reuters
TSMC seen riding AI boom to fifth straight quarter of record profit Reuters
July 14, 2026TSMC Q2 revenue jumps 36% from a year earlier, beating market expectations - Reuters
TSMC Q2 revenue jumps 36% from a year earlier, beating market expectations Reuters
July 13, 2026China braced for second typhoon in a week as Bavi approaches landfall
Hundreds of thousands of people are evacuated from eastern Zhejiang province, with the city of Wenzhou close to the path of the storm.
July 11, 2026Typhoon Bavi lashes Japan's southern islands, Taiwan evacuates thousands - Reuters
Typhoon Bavi lashes Japan's southern islands, Taiwan evacuates thousands Reuters
July 11, 2026Taiwanese chipmaker Nanya plans $6 billion in spending in 2027, riding AI boom - Reuters
Taiwanese chipmaker Nanya plans $6 billion in spending in 2027, riding AI boom Reuters
July 10, 2026Taiwan central bank chief warns of AI bubble risk - Reuters
Taiwan central bank chief warns of AI bubble risk Reuters
July 9, 2026China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years - Reuters
China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years Reuters
July 9, 2026Perplexity says it plans to use Nvidia's new CPU - Reuters
Perplexity says it plans to use Nvidia's new CPU Reuters
July 7, 2026Foxconn second-quarter revenue jumps, company cautions on geopolitics - Reuters
Foxconn second-quarter revenue jumps, company cautions on geopolitics Reuters
July 5, 2026Taiwan military resumes 'anti-communist' classes for graduates, citing Chinese threat - Reuters
Taiwan military resumes 'anti-communist' classes for graduates, citing Chinese threat Reuters
July 5, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Inside Taiwan's nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasion - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Taiwan's nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasion Reuters
July 3, 2026South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan
It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.
June 29, 2026Taiwan cheered by Western allies' alarm over Chinese Coast Guard activities - Reuters
Taiwan cheered by Western allies' alarm over Chinese Coast Guard activities Reuters
June 25, 2026Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening - Reuters
Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening Reuters
June 24, 2026Standard Chartered 'overweights' Asia ex-Japan; favours Taiwan, China on AI, earnings - Reuters
Standard Chartered 'overweights' Asia ex-Japan; favours Taiwan, China on AI, earnings Reuters
June 22, 2026Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drills - Reuters
Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drills Reuters
June 21, 2026Ukrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand - Reuters
Ukrainian drone makers target Asia as Taiwan tensions spur demand Reuters
June 19, 2026Taiwan criticises China's 'irrelevant' World Cup viewing offer - Reuters
Taiwan criticises China's 'irrelevant' World Cup viewing offer Reuters
June 18, 2026China says it will take countermeasures to new Taiwan intelligence gathering site - Reuters
China says it will take countermeasures to new Taiwan intelligence gathering site Reuters
June 17, 2026Taiwan launches website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence - Reuters
Taiwan launches website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence Reuters
June 14, 2026Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts
The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.
June 12, 2026Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance - Reuters
Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance Reuters
June 12, 2026TSMC boss frets about shortages of talent, water in Taiwan - Reuters
TSMC boss frets about shortages of talent, water in Taiwan Reuters
June 12, 2026Taiwan-listed Ennoconn offers to buy Austria's Kontron in $1.7 billion deal - Reuters
Taiwan-listed Ennoconn offers to buy Austria's Kontron in $1.7 billion deal Reuters
June 10, 2026World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.
June 9, 2026Taiwan says China coast guard 'harassed' commercial shipping off its coast - Reuters
Taiwan says China coast guard 'harassed' commercial shipping off its coast Reuters
June 9, 2026Taiwan simulates destroying an invading Chinese force in coastal drill - Reuters
Taiwan simulates destroying an invading Chinese force in coastal drill Reuters
June 9, 2026Earthquake of magnitude 8.2 strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says - Reuters
Earthquake of magnitude 8.2 strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says Reuters
June 7, 2026Taiwan coast guard 'expels' Chinese ships from restricted waters - Reuters
Taiwan coast guard 'expels' Chinese ships from restricted waters Reuters
June 7, 2026Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, research ships near key S. China Sea islands - Reuters
Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, research ships near key S. China Sea islands Reuters
June 6, 2026Chip slump erases $1.3 trillion in stock market value - Reuters
Chip slump erases $1.3 trillion in stock market value Reuters
June 5, 2026China, US clash over Tiananmen anniversary; Taiwan says face up to history - Reuters
China, US clash over Tiananmen anniversary; Taiwan says face up to history Reuters
June 4, 2026China should 'acknowledge the truth' about Tiananmen, Taiwan president says - Reuters
China should 'acknowledge the truth' about Tiananmen, Taiwan president says Reuters
June 4, 2026Taiwan fans seek divine help to secure K-pop band BTS concert seats - Reuters
Taiwan fans seek divine help to secure K-pop band BTS concert seats Reuters
May 31, 2026Nvidia growth driver Vera has big-name early adopters, according to CEO Huang - Reuters
Nvidia growth driver Vera has big-name early adopters, according to CEO Huang Reuters
May 31, 2026Foxconn has immense confidence in growth momentum due to AI, chairman says - Reuters
Foxconn has immense confidence in growth momentum due to AI, chairman says Reuters
May 29, 2026How did this novel about food win a Booker Prize this year?
Taiwan Travelogue is the first novel translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.
May 28, 2026Taiwan says US has no timetable for chip tariffs, preferential terms already agreed - Reuters
Taiwan says US has no timetable for chip tariffs, preferential terms already agreed Reuters
May 28, 2026Any conflict over Taiwan would risk U.S.-China nuclear escalation, study finds - Reuters
Any conflict over Taiwan would risk U.S.-China nuclear escalation, study finds Reuters
May 28, 2026Nvidia to spend $150 billion a year in Taiwan, 'epicentre' of AI revolution, says CEO - Reuters
Nvidia to spend $150 billion a year in Taiwan, 'epicentre' of AI revolution, says CEO Reuters
May 27, 2026Chinese ship leaves after tense standoff near Taiwan-controlled islands - Reuters
Chinese ship leaves after tense standoff near Taiwan-controlled islands Reuters
May 24, 2026US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says - Reuters
US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source says Reuters
May 23, 2026AMD plans to invest over $10 billion across Taiwan's AI sector - Reuters
AMD plans to invest over $10 billion across Taiwan's AI sector Reuters
May 21, 2026Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump - Reuters
Taiwan says President Lai would be happy to talk to Trump Reuters
May 21, 2026Nuclear energy, Taiwan and Trump's 'Golden Dome': key points from the Xi-Putin talks - Reuters
Nuclear energy, Taiwan and Trump's 'Golden Dome': key points from the Xi-Putin talks Reuters
May 20, 2026Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?
Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.
May 18, 2026Taiwan will not provoke conflict nor give up sovereignty, says president
Lai Ching-te made his first direct response to Trump and Xi's meeting where they discussed Taiwan independence.
May 18, 2026Taiwan won't be sacrificed, US arms sales a commitment, president responds to Trump - Reuters
Taiwan won't be sacrificed, US arms sales a commitment, president responds to Trump Reuters
May 17, 2026Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.
May 16, 2026Trump sows uncertainty over Taiwan arms sale following summit - Reuters
Trump sows uncertainty over Taiwan arms sale following summit Reuters
May 15, 2026TSMC plans to sell 152 million shares in chipmaker Vanguard - Reuters
TSMC plans to sell 152 million shares in chipmaker Vanguard Reuters
May 15, 2026Taiwan: no surprises from Trump-Xi summit, China should end military pressure - Reuters
Taiwan: no surprises from Trump-Xi summit, China should end military pressure Reuters
May 14, 2026Foxconn reports forecast-beating 19% jump in Q1 profit on AI demand - Reuters
Foxconn reports forecast-beating 19% jump in Q1 profit on AI demand Reuters
May 14, 2026TSMC says global chip market to hit $1.5 trillion by 2030 as AI drives growth - Reuters
TSMC says global chip market to hit $1.5 trillion by 2030 as AI drives growth Reuters
May 14, 2026Trade, Iran and Taiwan on the agenda as Trump arrives in China for high-stakes talks with Xi
The US president says his first request to Xi would be to "open up" China, while Beijing is expected to press Trump on the status of Taiwan.
May 13, 2026China ramps up rhetoric to attack Paraguay president's Taiwan visit - Reuters
China ramps up rhetoric to attack Paraguay president's Taiwan visit Reuters
May 12, 2026Taiwan confident in US ties but hopes for no 'surprises' from Trump's China summit - Reuters
Taiwan confident in US ties but hopes for no 'surprises' from Trump's China summit Reuters
May 11, 2026US disappointed in Taiwan's smaller defense budget, official says - Reuters
US disappointed in Taiwan's smaller defense budget, official says Reuters
May 10, 2026US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China - Reuters
US concerned by Taiwan defence delay 'concession' to China Reuters
May 9, 2026Taiwan won't give in to pressure, president says of Africa trip China denounced - Reuters
Taiwan won't give in to pressure, president says of Africa trip China denounced Reuters
May 5, 2026US calls Taiwan 'trusted and capable' partner, praises its ties with Eswatini - Reuters
US calls Taiwan 'trusted and capable' partner, praises its ties with Eswatini Reuters
May 4, 2026Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat' - Reuters
Taiwan president defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat' Reuters
May 3, 2026Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip
It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".
May 2, 2026Taiwan's 12 remaining diplomatic allies - Reuters
Taiwan's 12 remaining diplomatic allies Reuters
May 2, 2026Taiwan president arrives in Eswatini after blaming China for cancellation of prior trip - Reuters
Taiwan president arrives in Eswatini after blaming China for cancellation of prior trip Reuters
May 2, 2026Taiwan's TSMC exits Arm with $231 million share sale - Reuters
Taiwan's TSMC exits Arm with $231 million share sale Reuters
April 29, 2026Ex-worker of Tokyo Electron gets 10-year jail term in TSMC trade secrets case - Reuters
Ex-worker of Tokyo Electron gets 10-year jail term in TSMC trade secrets case Reuters
April 27, 2026Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk - Reuters
Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk Reuters
April 23, 2026Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits
Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.
April 22, 2026Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade - Reuters
Taiwan business group urges Beijing, Taipei to keep politics out of trade Reuters
April 20, 2026China calls passage of Japanese warship through Taiwan Strait a 'provocation' - Reuters
China calls passage of Japanese warship through Taiwan Strait a 'provocation' Reuters
April 17, 2026China turns Taiwan’s own voices against it in information war - Reuters
China turns Taiwan’s own voices against it in information war Reuters
April 17, 2026Tesla seeks Taiwan chip engineers for Terafab project - Reuters
Tesla seeks Taiwan chip engineers for Terafab project Reuters
April 17, 2026Strong ASML, TSMC forecasts signal AI spending boom is intact - Reuters
Strong ASML, TSMC forecasts signal AI spending boom is intact Reuters
April 16, 2026TSMC likely to book fourth straight quarter of record profit on insatiable AI demand - Reuters
TSMC likely to book fourth straight quarter of record profit on insatiable AI demand Reuters
April 13, 2026China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit - Reuters
China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit Reuters
April 12, 2026China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says - Reuters
China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says Reuters
April 12, 2026Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang's first sitting leader to visit China in a decade.
April 10, 2026Taiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition - Reuters
Taiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition Reuters
April 10, 2026TSMC's first-quarter revenue surges as AI interest propels sales beyond market forecasts - Reuters
TSMC's first-quarter revenue surges as AI interest propels sales beyond market forecasts Reuters
April 10, 2026China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader - Reuters
China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader Reuters
April 10, 2026Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China - Reuters
Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China Reuters
April 8, 2026Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands' defences as China steps up pressure - Reuters
Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands' defences as China steps up pressure Reuters
April 2, 2026Taiwan's opposition leader to visit China next month, ahead of Trump - Reuters
Taiwan's opposition leader to visit China next month, ahead of Trump Reuters
March 30, 2026China stations jets-turned-drones at bases near Taiwan Strait, report says - Reuters
China stations jets-turned-drones at bases near Taiwan Strait, report says Reuters
March 27, 2026Taiwan says next US arms purchase is on track after guarantee - Reuters
Taiwan says next US arms purchase is on track after guarantee Reuters
March 26, 2026Nanya Technology shares surge 10% after $2.5 billion fundraising - Reuters
Nanya Technology shares surge 10% after $2.5 billion fundraising Reuters
March 26, 2026Broadcom flags supply constraints, says TSMC capacity a bottleneck - Reuters
Broadcom flags supply constraints, says TSMC capacity a bottleneck Reuters
March 24, 2026Taiwan says delayed US F-16s to start arriving this year - Reuters
Taiwan says delayed US F-16s to start arriving this year Reuters
March 22, 2026Taiwan's Lin eligible to compete in female category at World Boxing events - Reuters
Taiwan's Lin eligible to compete in female category at World Boxing events Reuters
March 20, 2026Japan rejects US assessment of its shift on Taiwan ahead of leaders' meeting - Reuters
Japan rejects US assessment of its shift on Taiwan ahead of leaders' meeting Reuters
March 19, 2026China makes energy security 'reunification' offer to Taiwan amid Middle East war - Reuters
China makes energy security 'reunification' offer to Taiwan amid Middle East war Reuters
March 18, 2026Iran war is not delaying US weapons shipments to Taiwan, officials say - Reuters
Iran war is not delaying US weapons shipments to Taiwan, officials say Reuters
March 17, 2026Micron plans second chip facility at newly acquired Taiwan site - Reuters
Micron plans second chip facility at newly acquired Taiwan site Reuters
March 16, 2026Taiwan parliament authorises signing of stalled $9 billion US arms deals - Reuters
Taiwan parliament authorises signing of stalled $9 billion US arms deals Reuters
March 13, 2026Nvidia halts China-bound H200 output, shifts TSMC capacity to Vera Rubin, FT reports - Reuters
Nvidia halts China-bound H200 output, shifts TSMC capacity to Vera Rubin, FT reports Reuters
March 5, 2026Taiwan indicts 62 over suspected scam centre operator Prince Group - Reuters
Taiwan indicts 62 over suspected scam centre operator Prince Group Reuters
March 4, 2026How China is masking drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal - Reuters
How China is masking drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal Reuters
February 26, 2026Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031
The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan's growing tensions with China.
February 25, 2026Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China's navy - Reuters
Australian warship transits Taiwan Strait, tracked by China's navy Reuters
February 22, 2026