The Struggle for Taiwan: A History by Sulmaan Wasif Khan review dire strait
The Taiwan issue has the potential to trigger catastrophic conflict between China and the United States due to historical complexities and recent tensions. [ more ]
China announces punishment' drills around Taiwan after inauguration of new president
China announced military drills around Taiwan as a response to Taiwan's election and new president. Taiwan accuses China of provocation and disrupting peace. [ more ]
China sanctions Boeing, two U.S. defense contractors for Taiwan arms sales
China announced sanctions against Boeing and two other defense companies for arms sales to Taiwan, escalating tensions. Taiwan faces military harassment from China. [ more ]
China holds military drills around Taiwan as a 'punishment' DW 05/23/2024
China initiated military drills around Taiwan as a 'strong punishment' for 'separatist acts,' following the inauguration of Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te. [ more ]
Tsai Ing-wen, the leader who brought Taiwan closer to the US, bows out
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen welcomed famous drag queen Nymphia Wind for a performance before stepping down, reflecting on her groundbreaking tenure and achievements. [ more ]
School competition AI art winner sparks heated debate
School kids are utilizing AI technologies like Chat GPT and AI art generators for academic and creative purposes.
A school in Taiwan withdrew a top prize in a teacher-student art show due to the winning entry being created with text-to-image generative AI. [ more ]
Biden, Xi speak for first time since November summit
The phone call between President Biden and President Xi focused on maintaining communication for managing the U.S.-China relationship responsibly.
Discussion points of the call included topics like peace in the Taiwan Strait, trade issues, combating illegal narcotics trade, and risks of artificial intelligence. [ more ]
U.S. Science Agency Launches Program to Connect American and Taiwanese Startups
The National Science Foundation is connecting U.S. startups with Taiwanese counterparts in strategic sectors like semiconductors and AI.
The program aims to help U.S. startups collaborate with overseas partners, particularly in Taiwan, to access deep tech innovations like biotechnology and quantum computing. [ more ]
Taiwan earthquake briefly halts chip factories that power the global economy
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan temporarily disrupted chip production in semiconductor factories along the west coast.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) plays a crucial role in global chip manufacturing, supplying major tech companies like Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla. [ more ]
Mental health leave offered to Taiwanese students as youth suicides double
High schools in Taiwan are introducing mental health leave for students to address rising suicide rates and stress levels.
The mental health leave program allows high school students to take up to three days off each semester without proof of need but with parental permission. [ more ]
Taiwan president tells Pope Francis she supports his AI concerns
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has written to Pope Francis offering support for his concerns over the use of artificial intelligence (AI), and pledging deeper cooperation with the Vatican.
Tsai wrote that Taiwan has a deep recognition of the Holy See's calls for human rights not to be determined by algorithms, and that Taiwan will lead the development of AI with a 'human heart and a technological brain.' [ more ]
'Taiwan needs to find its own groove': what startups want from the next president | TechCrunch
Lai Ching-te will mark an unprecedented three terms of Democratic Progressive Party rule.
Taiwan's startup industry faces challenges like a lack of capital and regulatory hurdles, but entrepreneurs are hopeful for positive changes under Lai's administration. [ more ]
The upcoming iPhone 16 is expected to receive a significant AI boost with the inclusion of the A18 chip and the next-generation M4 chip for Mac.
Taiwanese sources are likely to break details on upcoming releases as the country produces over 90% of the world's most advanced semiconductors. [ more ]