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taiwan

Taiwan's President Chats with U. S. Leaders During Pacific Tour

December 6, 2024

Taiwan's President Ching-te Lai made a few calls while on a tour of the Pacific region. He was in Guam, his second stop after Hawaii and a couple of other islands. The calls were with some big shots in the U. S. Congress, including the leaders from both sides of the aisle – House Speaker Mike Johnso

politics

Naval Concerns: Russia and China Team Up

November 25, 2024

Admiral Samuel Paparo, who heads the U. S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), recently warned about the potential for Russia to boost China's submarine technology, thereby challenging U. S. naval dominance in the region. During a security forum, Paparo expressed concerns about Russia sharing its adva

entertainment

Gyeonggi's IP Invasion: Korea's Creative Content Hub Heads to Taiwan

November 6, 2024

Taipei, Taiwan is about to get a big dose of Korean creativity as Gyeonggi Province sets up shop at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) from November 5 to 8. The province, known for its massive gaming industry, is bringing its A-game through the Gyeonggi Content Agency. They're not just showing

entertainment

Singapore and Taiwan Join Forces for Content Magic

November 6, 2024

On a bustling Tuesday, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and Singapore's MediaCorp shook hands during the kickoff of the Taiwan Creative Content Fest. Leading the exchange were TAICCA's chair, Homme Tsai, and MediaCorp's chief content officer, Virginia Lim. Their agreement aims to boost fi

weather

Storm Kong-rey's Giant Eye: What Does It Mean?

November 3, 2024

Typhoon Kong-rey is heading towards Taiwan, and it's got something unusual—a massive eye. This isn't just any storm; it's been packing winds up to 150 mph, making it a super typhoon. But what's the deal with this huge eye? Meteorologist Noah Bergren from Florida noticed it and called it one of the l

weather

Taiwan Faces Massive Typhoon Kong-rey

November 2, 2024

Imagine a storm so huge it hasn't been seen in almost three decades. That's what Taiwan is facing with Typhoon Kong-rey. This isn't just any typhoon; it's a super typhoon with winds already reaching a frightening 161 mph, according to the US Joint Typhoon Warning Center. The storm is expected to hit

business

TSMC's 40% Discount Disappears After Intel CEO's Comments

October 31, 2024

Intel's CEO, Patrick Gelsinger, ruffled some feathers with his comments about TSMC's Taiwan base, leading to a lost deal. TSMC, a major chip maker, had offered Intel a huge 40% discount on their latest 3 nanometer chip tech. But after Gelsinger's remarks, TSMC pulled the offer, leaving Intel to pay

politics

Taiwan's Future: A Pawn or an Outcast?

October 31, 2024

Former President Donald Trump recently stirred up a debate by suggesting that Taiwan should pay the U. S. for protection against China. China, which sees Taiwan as its territory, warned that the U. S. could abandon Taiwan at any time. Taiwan is a key player in the semiconductor industry, a sector vi

politics

Trump's Chip Industry Accusations: A Closer Look

October 30, 2024

Former U. S. President Donald Trump stirred up controversy on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast, accusing Taiwan of stealing the U. S. chip industry. He criticized the U. S. CHIPS Act and proposed tariffs on Taiwanese chips if he were to be re-elected. This would directly impact Taiwan Semiconducto

politics

US-Taiwan Arms Sale: China's Reaction

October 29, 2024

Tensions are heating up between China and the United States over a recent arms deal. The US decided to send $2 billion worth of advanced weaponry to Taiwan, which has not gone down well with China. Among the items are top-of-the-line missile systems meant to strengthen Taiwan’s air defense capabilit