Trump Plans to Talk with Taiwan’s President, Causing Alarm in China
President Donald Trump announced that he will meet with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-de on Wednesday, mentioning that he’s open to discussions, implying the meeting isn’t a major deal. These remarks come shortly after his visit to China, where he expressed a favorable personal rapport with Xi Jinping. While Beijing seeks to emphasize Taiwan’s significance in […]
China criticizes Trump for suggesting discussions with Taiwan’s leader shortly after the Xi summit.
China Warns U.S. Over Taiwan Relations WASHINGTON — On Thursday, China firmly expressed its opposition to U.S. engagement with Taiwan, following President Trump’s suggestion of potential talks with the Taiwanese leader. During a discussion on Wednesday, Trump signaled the possibility of meeting with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-de while reflecting on a proposed $14 billion arms […]
Enes Kanter Freedom cautions that Taiwan’s lead in semiconductors is at risk.
President Donald Trump recently returned from a visit to Beijing, emphasizing improved trade relations with Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, the trip did little to resolve tensions over Taiwan, which is a significant point of contention in U.S.-China relations. Enes Kanter Freedom, a former NBA player and vocal human rights advocate, spoke in a Zoom […]
Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te states the island “will never be compromised or exchanged.”
General Jack Keene Warns of China’s Ambitions on Taiwan General Jack Keene, a prominent strategic analyst, raised alarms regarding China’s intentions towards Taiwan, hinting they could escalate within the next five years. He expressed concerns over the U.S. military being stretched too thin due to commitments in Europe and the Middle East. In his assessment, […]
China Prevents Taiwan’s Participation in World Health Assembly Due to Hantavirus Worries
On Monday, China’s foreign affairs office expressed satisfaction over its success in blocking Taiwan from attending the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA). The WHA, which is the annual meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) member states, is set to begin on May 18 and will cover various global public health topics. These include funding […]
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister discusses tensions with China and relationships with the US in an exclusive interview
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Criticizes China’s Actions Taiwan’s foreign minister has voiced concerns about China’s escalating disruptions in the Taiwan Strait, claiming China is acting as a provocateur against peaceful nations. Lin Chia-lung emphasized that China’s growing authoritarian tendencies pose risks not only to Taiwan but also threaten stability across the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. Lin […]
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez seemed to have difficulty answering a question about Taiwan’s defense.
Ocasio-Cortez Faces Criticism After Munich Conference Remarks Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York is under scrutiny after her response to a journalist’s question regarding U.S. military intervention in Taiwan during a town hall at the Munich Security Conference. She was asked whether the U.S. should send troops to defend Taiwan from a potential Chinese invasion. […]
Nvidia Partners with Taiwan’s TSMC to Address Growing Chinese Need for Advanced AI Chips
Nvidia Seeks Increased Chip Production Amid Rising Demand in China Nvidia has reportedly contacted Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) to ramp up production of its H200 chips. This is largely driven by a notable interest from Chinese tech companies, who view the H200 as a considerable upgrade over existing chip options. While specific numbers regarding […]
Taiwan’s large ETF sector is facing foreign exchange challenges.
Taiwan’s Economic Landscape and US Bond ETFs There’s an interesting situation brewing in Taiwan, especially when you look at the Big Mac index, often seen as a quirky gauge of economic health. Earlier this year, economists found that the Taiwanese dollar was the cheapest among 58 currencies, undervalued by about 58.8% against the US dollar. […]
Indispensable or expendable? Taiwan’s fight for US commitment under Trump
For decades, Taiwan has been operating under the assumption that the US would intervene if China invaded it. But that confidence is now declining. Under President Trump, Washington’s commitment to Taiwan has become increasingly unpredictable. Questions that were previously unthinkable are now openly debated in Taipei. Is Taiwan still essential to the US strategy or […]