administrative division of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
War in Ukraine: US to send new aid right away, Biden says: The president says weapons and equipment will be sent to Kyiv "in the next few hours" ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Taiwan Quakes: Aftershocks From Deadly Temblor Hit Island: No injuries or deaths were immediately reported, but two buildings partially collapsed in the tremors ...
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Earthquakes of magnitude 6, 6.3 strike eastern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: Two earthquakes of magnitude 6.0 and 6.3 struck central Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at ...
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TSMC aims to produce ultra-advanced 1.6-nm chips by 2026 : TAIPEI -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. says it will start production of ultra-advanced ...
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Quick Glance: TSMC to Produce Ultra-Advanced 1.6-nm Chips by 2026
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. announced at the North America Technology Symposium in California that it will start production of ultra-advanced 1.6-nanometer chips by 2026 to secure its leadership over the next decade.
- TSMC unveiled its A16 technology at the symposium, emphasizing that the introduction of 1.6-nm chipmaking technology can greatly improve logic chip density and performance.
Five #earthquakes struck Shoufeng Township, Hualien County, eastern Taiwan, in 9 minutes between 5:08 p.m. and 5:17 p.m. (UTC+8)
Taiwan’s first electric tractor from Volvo Trucks unveiled: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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China should have confidence to talk to us, Taiwan's president-elect says: China should have the confidence to talk to Taiwan's legally elected government ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwans-president-elect-appoints-new-team-says-islands-security-difficult-2024-04-25/
Taiwan happy with US aid package, China objects to arms sales: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday she was happy the U.S. Congress had passed a ...
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Bond Demand Evaporates in Taiwan as Inflation Risks Mount: Taiwan’s government bonds are falling out of favor as traders fear stubborn inflation amid a solid ...
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Nymphia Wind 妮妃雅 , the first Taiwanese drag queen to feature in the Emmy-winning TV series RuPaul's Drag Race ... Show more focustaiwan.tw/culture/202404200008
A defunct two-story factory and a residential building that both had been marked as structurally unsafe each partially collapsed after a string of earthquakes ... Show more focustaiwan.tw/society/202404230016
The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain advisory Wednesday evening that is effective through the night, warning of short-duration intense ... Show more focustaiwan.tw/society/202404240019
Hualien's Shoufeng Township hit by magnitude 5.9 earthquake - Focus Taiwan: Central Hualien County continued to be rattled by successive earthquakes Monday night ...
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Taiwan airport bus takes passengers for Tokyo, Osaka to same plane | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 20:34
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Heavy rain forecast in west and northeast Taiwan for 5 days | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 15:04
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TSMC plans to charge customers more for chips made outside Taiwan: World’s largest chipmaker says ‘incremental cost’ of setting up plants abroad should be shared
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Quick Glance: TSMC Forecasts Q2 Growth Due to 'Insatiable' AI Demand
- TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker, forecasts a potential up to 30% increase in sales in the second quarter, driven by strong demand for semiconductors used in artificial intelligence (AI).
- The CEO of TSMC emphasized the insatiable demand for energy-efficient computing power for AI applications, stating that almost all AI innovators are collaborating with the company.
- Benefiting from the AI wave, TSMC expects revenue from AI servers to surpass 20% by 2028. The company anticipates that strong demand for its 3nm and 5nm technologies will support business in the second quarter of 2024.
- Forecasts for 2024 indicate TSMC's positive outlook, with expectations of revenue rising in the low- to mid-20% range. Despite sluggish smartphone demand, the company remains optimistic about the future due to the ongoing demand for advanced chip technologies.
Orsted says Taiwan wind project to power TSMC on track for 2025 finish: Denmark's Orsted , the world's biggest offshore wind farm developer, said on Wednesday a ...
reuters.com/business/energy/orsted-says-taiwan-wind-project-power-tsmc-track-2025-finish-2024-04-24/
Blinken eyes US-China ties on visit, but trade, Taiwan, Tiktok mark challenges: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Shanghai on Wednesday with U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Deep Disagreements Despite Improved US-China Relations
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Shanghai to engage with his Chinese counterparts.
- Although US-China ties are on a steadier footing, numerous unresolved issues persist.
- Topics such as trade, military communication, and tensions in Taiwan strain relations.
- The US threatens sanctions against Chinese firms supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict.
Chip stocks face correction as TSMC cuts industry outlook: TOKYO -- Semiconductor stocks worldwide are retreating from their recent surge as investors ...
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Paid articlePaid Heat advisories were in effect for nine cities and counties on Sunday afternoon as warm southwesterly winds pushed temperatures above 38 degrees Celsius in ... Show more focustaiwan.tw/society/202404210008
AI luminaries to attend Computex 2024: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday: US president says new weapons shipment could be on its way to Ukraine as soon as this ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/24/us-senate-passes-ukraine-israel-taiwan-bill-biden-to-sign-on-wednesday
[PHOTO] Gymnast Chou Mei (周美) performs a split jump during her routine in the final of the female junior high school students' balance beam in Taipei on ... Show more focustaiwan.tw/photos/20240424ENP0002m
[PHOTO] Taiwanese athletes sport the suits designed for Taiwan's #Olympic delegation at the Paris Summer Games' opening ceremony during a Taipei Fashion Week ... Show more #Paris2024 focustaiwan.tw/photos/20240419ENP0005m
'We are showing Putin...,' US Senate clears $95bn aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
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TSMC says 'A16' chipmaking tech to arrive in 2026, setting up showdown with Intel
reuters.com/technology/tsmc-says-a16-chipmaking-technology-will-start-production-late-2026-2024-04-24/
20,000 sea urchins released near Taiwan's Penghu Islands | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 11:37
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[PHOTO] A woman and a boy engage in a water gun fight during a celebration of #Songkran , the traditional Buddhist new year observed in Southeast Asia ... Show more focustaiwan.tw/photos/20240421ENP0004m
NTU awards honorary degree to Japanese Nobel laureate - Focus Taiwan: A ceremony was held at Kyoto University on Tuesday to celebrate the awarding of an honorary ...
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Taiwan has been hit by a cluster of aftershocks from the huge earthquake that hit the island weeks ago. Tremors were felt across the island ... Show more
Taiwan to discuss new arms funding with US as Chinese warplanes again near island
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China opens new air routes near Taiwanese islands: China's aviation regulator said on Friday it had opened new air routes to the Chinese cities of Xiamen and ...
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Taiwan doubles award haul at annual U.K. marmalade competition - Focus Taiwan: A number of Taiwanese artisanal marmalade producers made a splash at the latest ...
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Provincial Highway 8 section closed due to rockfalls after quakes - Focus Taiwan: The section of Provincial Highway 8 connecting Taroko to Tianxiang was ...
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"Jaguar," a 9-month-old canine, could soon become Taiwan's first police dog of an indigenous breed.focustaiwan.tw/society/202404200004
Rain does little to fill reservoir in Taoyuan: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Weather front to bring rain across Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: All parts of Taiwan will see intermittent showers or thunderstorms on Wednesday ...
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[PHOTO ESSAY] The demolition of the Uranus building in Hualien County, which tilted and partially collapsed after a magnitude 7.2 #earthquake on April 3 ... Show more focustaiwan.tw/society/202404175001
US House approves military aid to Ukraine, Zionist entity, Taiwan | kuwaittimes: US House approves military aid to Ukraine, Zionist entity, Taiwan - Top Stories ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
Heavy rain causes floods in Greater Taipeifocustaiwan.tw/society/202404180002 Several incidents of flooding caused by heavy rain have been reported across the Greater Taipei area Thursday ... Show more
TSMC's shares slide nearly 7% in Taipei on global chip outlook concerns: TSMC's Taipei-listed shares tumbled 6.7% on Friday following the company's first-quarter ...
reuters.com/technology/tsmcs-taipei-listed-shares-drop-4-after-q1-results-2024-04-19/
Burmese community celebrates Buddha's birthday, New Year in New Taipei | Taiwan News | Apr. 21, 2024 20:06
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TSMC Will Charge Its Customers More for US-Made Chips: US-made chips will be more expensive than those made in Taiwan, and customers will have to pay extra for ...
extremetech.com/computing/tsmc-will-charge-its-customers-more-for-us-made-chips
A good catch - Focus Taiwan: Fishermen in Yilan County's Su'ao Township show off their "First Tuna Catch of the Year," a 2.53-meter-long bluefin tuna weighing ...
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21 Chinese aircraft detected by Taiwans defence ministry: 21 Chinese aircraft detected by Taiwans defence ministry
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Good watermelon harvest - Focus Taiwan: Growers pick watermelons from a field in Yunlin County Thursday. One of the growers said a lack of rainfall ...
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[PHOTO] A restored building among the Wangan Huazhai Ancient Residences in Penghu County is pictured at a press event on Sunday ... Show more focustaiwan.tw/photos/20240421ENP0002m
[PHOTO] There are zongzi, average weight of which is around 200 grams, and there is 750-gram Cantonese-style parcel-like zongzi from Grand Hotel in Taipei ... Show more #DragonBoatFestival focustaiwan.tw/photos/20240421ENP0003m
Taiwan makes strides in world university rankings: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Morning Bid: Tech becalmed, April PMIs start rolling in: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
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Taiwan to remove all statues of Chinese dictator Chiang Kai-Shek who stood for 'One China' policy
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China's military spending concerning given 'failing economy', US admiral says: The increase in China's defence spending is concerning given its economy is
reuters.com/world/chinas-military-spending-concerning-given-failing-economy-us-admiral-says-2024-04-23/
Taipei Fubon Bank launches Earth Day activities | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 09:33
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Taiwan submarine project chief quits, ministry says plans to proceed
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TSMC stock drop: Options traders bet on more losses amid 13% sell-off: The world's biggest chipmaker, which is a bellwether for the global semi producers ...
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New Taipei MRT Circular Line quake recovery period estimated to be 1 year | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 19:42
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TSMC operations unaffected by magnitude 6, 6.3 quakes | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 17:17
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US navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after US-China defense chiefs hold rare talks
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Injured eastern grass owl released back to the wild: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/15/2003816448
TSMC says global tech recovery 'not fast enough' despite AI boom: TAIPEI -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. on Thursday said the recovery in the ...
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Paid articlePaid The Solomon Islands election has delivered no clear winner leaving pro-China PM Manasseh Sogavare in a race with rival opposition politicians to form a ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/24/solomon-islands-pro-china-pm-manasseh-sogavare-fails-to-secure-majority
Lukang Old Street - Focus Taiwan: Lukang Old Street (pictured), featuring stores with traditional architecture, dates back to the Qing Dynasty and was the most ...
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Landslide blocks Suhua Highway, passenger trains in east Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 22, 2024 18:06
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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes off eastern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 5:17 p ...
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Taiwan's Hualien announces work, office closures amid quakes | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 09:33
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2 back-to-back weather fronts to hit Taiwan this week - Focus Taiwan: Back-to-back weather fronts are forecast to hit Taiwan this week, resulting in rain across ...
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TSMC first-quarter profit expected to rise 5% on strong AI chip demand: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co , , the dominant producer of advanced chips used in ...
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Will Taiwan abolish the death penalty this year?: A Taiwanese court ruling could lead to the island's abolition of capital punishment ...
dw.com/en/will-taiwan-abolish-the-death-penalty-this-year/a-68909105
Hon Hai introduces rotating CEO system: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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China wants to respond “firmly” to major US maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific: The USA is increasing military and economic pressure before Foreign Minister Blinken's ...
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FBI says Chinese hackers preparing to attack US infrastructure: Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into U.S. critical infrastructure and are waiting ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/fbi-says-chinese-hackers-preparing-attack-us-infrastructure-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Impending Chinese Hacker Attack on US Infrastructure
- FBI Director Christopher Wray warns of an upcoming devastating attack on critical US infrastructure by Chinese hackers.
- The Chinese hacking group Volt Typhoon has penetrated companies in the US in energy-rich and water-related sectors.
- The intent behind the preparation is unclear, but appears linked to China's goal of thwarting US defense of Taiwan.
- Active since mid-2021, Volt Typhoon aims to spy on organizations and gain unnoticed access to their networks, as reported by Microsoft.
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattles east Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 17:31
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