Taipei

Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE:TSM) took a hit, dropping over 2% following comments made by Presidential candidate Donald Trump. As per a Reuters report, Trump suggested that Taiwan should compensate the United States for its defense. What Happened: Trump’s remarks...

In a recent statement, Taiwan’s foreign ministry has expressed confidence in the continuity of U.S. support, regardless of the outcome of the next presidential election. What Happened: Taiwan’s foreign ministry assured that the U.S. support for the country will remain steadfast,...

On Thursday, 37 Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's air defense zone, with some subsequently flying into the western Pacific, prompting the island nation to activate its air defense systems. What Happened: As per the Taiwanese defense ministry, about 37 of Xi Jinping's military planes,...

Defense experts believe that Taiwan's call to join U.S. nuclear umbrella could be helpful for Taipei to deter Xi Jinping, but it’s unlikely for Beijing to use nuclear weapons against the island nation if a war breaks out.  What Happened: Amid U.S.-China tensions over Taipei, Taiwan has...

A senior official from Ma Ying Jeou's office said the former Taiwan president would be on a historic trip to China later this month.  What Happened: Ma's trip to China is aimed at student exchanges and to pay respects to the graves of his ancestors in the country. However, the former leader doesn't...

China says it's closer to achieving “complete reunification” with Taiwan after it handed out another five-year term to President Xi Jinping. What Happened: “We’re closer than ever in history — and we’re more confident and capable than ever...

The Biden administration is reportedly considering imposing sanctions against China to deter Chinese President Xi Jinping's government from invading Taiwan, according to a Reuters report. Taipei, too, is chasing the European Union to do the same, the report further stated....

U.S. Senator, Marsha Blackburn, landed in Taiwan on Thursday despite mounting pressure from Xi Jinping-led Chinese government that claims sovereignty over the island. What Happened:  Blackburn, a Tennessee Republican, became the latest member of Congress to visit Taiwan and marks the...

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that she came to Taiwan to make it "unequivocally clear" that the U.S. would not "abandon" the island as her visit irked the Chinese government. "Forty-three years ago, America made a promise to always stand with Taiwan... today our...

Nippon Cargo Airlines will start twice weekly freighter service from Taipei later this quarter in response to customers requests, said Shawn McWhorter, president for the Americas, on Friday.  Flexport, the San Francisco-based freight forwarder whose special sauce is technology and artificial...