Taiwan

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy in the U.S. Capitol on March 9: The reality is he had no good choices.
Opinion

Juggled plan for McCarthy-Tsai meeting does Taiwan no favors

Change of venue to California likely to encourage China's aggressive stance

24 March 2023
The Taiwanese government is cleaning silt from the Tsengwen Reservoir while the water level is extremely low. (Photo courtesy of Taiwan’s Water Resources Agency) 
Business Spotlight

Taiwan braces for drought in key chip hubs again

Water challenge comes as island pushes to maintain 'silicon shield' against China

24 March 2023
"Chip War" author Chris Miller says America's relationship with Taiwan is not based solely on semiconductors. (Photo courtesy of CommonWealth Magazine)
Semiconductors

China can sway chip markets without overtaking U.S.: Chris Miller

'Chip War' author says Beijing's policies can impact global semiconductor industry

23 March 2023
Laura Rosenberger, a former special assistant to President Joe Biden and the National Security Council's senior director for China and Taiwan, was named this week as chair of the American Institute in Taiwan. (File photo by AP) 
Taiwan tensions

Biden's China point-woman takes over top Taiwan agency of U.S.

Choice of Rosenberger as AIT chief shows Washington's commitment to island

23 March 2023
The government of Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has outlined key legislative proposals on how it will govern during a potential wartime emergency. (Source photos by Reuters and Kyodo/Xinhua) 
Taiwan tensions

Taiwan to strengthen wartime mobilization amid rising China threat

Opposition criticizes provisions related to media control, student labor

20 March 2023
Taiwan Vice President William Lai, left, TSMC founder Morris Chang, center, and author Chris Miller appear at an event in Taipei on March 16. 
Semiconductors

TSMC founder Morris Chang backs U.S. on China chip curbs

Ex-chair also says Washington does not see Taiwan as part of 'friendshoring' push

16 March 2023
A 700T bullet train prepares to depart from Taipei in January 2007, marking the overseas debut of Japan's shinkansen technology.
Transportation

Taiwan to buy bullet trains from Hitachi-Toshiba duo in $930m deal

Rail operator moves ahead with purchase of 12 trains to improve service

16 March 2023
Foxconn is betting on its EV component business to help offset a slowdown in the smartphone market, a key segment for the Taiwanese company. 
Supply Chain

Foxconn says it will build EV batteries in Wisconsin and Ohio

Key iPhone assembler aims to more than double its EV revenue this year

15 March 2023
Honduran President Xiomara Castro addresses the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 20, 2022. She previously proposed switching diplomatic ties from Taiwan to China.
International relations

Honduras to cut ties with Taiwan in turn toward China

Castro says decision is 'sign of my determination to fulfill the government plan'

15 March 2023
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will host a G-7 summit in May. (Photo courtesy of the Cabinet Secretariat of Japan) 
Supply Chain

With China in mind, G-7 to call for groupwide supply chains

Economic security to be major topic at Hiroshima summit in May

12 March 2023
A restored traditional Japanese house that was built in Taipei during the Japanese rule of Taiwan.
Arts

Preserving Japanese houses from colonial era in Taipei's Showacho

Japanese-style wooden houses embody Taiwan's checkered history

11 March 2023
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's second and final term ends in May 2024.
Taiwan elections

Taiwan sets next presidential election for January 2024

Successor to Tsai Ing-wen to be chosen with legislative races held at same time

11 March 2023
In addition to calling for Taiwanese independence, Koo Kwang-ming, pictured here in 2004, advocated strong ties with Japan, where he lived for over two decades.
Obituaries

Koo Kwang-ming, tireless advocate for Taiwanese independence, dies at 96

He criticized the DPP government for moderating its stance in recent years

9 March 2023
Japan's Shohei Ohtani hits a home run in a WBC warm-up game on March 6 in Osaka. 
Sports

Shohei Ohtani, other Asian stars chase World Baseball Classic glory

What to watch as the World Cup-style tournament begins in Taiwan, Japan, U.S.

8 March 2023
Police stand guard outside of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association after a name-changing ceremony in Taipei in January 2017.
Opinion

Japan must tread carefully in lining up with U.S. and Taiwan

Securitization of economic policy toward China will come with real costs

7 March 2023
Kevin McCarthy, left, a California Republican who became speaker in January, had said last summer that he intended to visit Taiwan and President Tsai Ing-wen, right, if elected to the leadership post.  (Source photos by Reuters)
Taiwan tensions

McCarthy to meet Taiwan's Tsai in U.S. to avoid China's ire

Meeting to be in California, with president also due to speak at Reagan Library

7 March 2023
Taiwan's Foxconn, a key assembler of Apple iPhones, is moving to boost production in India.
Electronics

Taiwan's Foxconn eyes new iPhone factories in India

Manufacturer's CEO visits 2 Indian states, looking to reduce dependence on China

4 March 2023
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, second from right, stands with Paraguay President Mario Abdo Benitez, second from left, during a forum in Taipei on Feb. 15. Paraguay is one of the few remaining countries to recognize Taiwan's government.
Taiwan tensions

Taiwan's unofficial diplomacy gains as democracies sour on China

Foreign minister Wu's recent visit to U.S. unimaginable just a few years ago

28 February 2023
Two F-15 jets from the Japanese Self-Defense Force fly in formation with four U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters during a bilateral exercise. (Joint Staff of the Japanese Self-Defense Force via AP)
Taiwan tensions

Japan could lose 144 fighter jets in Taiwan crisis: simulation

U.S.-Japanese alliance would prevent Chinese takeover but at a high cost

24 February 2023
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has served two terms and leaves office in around a year's time. Her successor will face tense relations with Taiwan's giant neighbor across the strait. (Source photo by AFP/Jiji) 
Taiwan elections

Taiwan girds for close presidential race amid China pressure

January 2024 election will take place in restive geopolitical landscape

23 February 2023
Consumers in Japan are paying more for eggs and foods that use them. (Photo by Nozomu Ogawa) 
Food & Beverage

Japan egg prices surge on bird flu, costs of feed and labor

Beef bowls, mayonnaise get more expensive; Taiwan, Philippines also affected

23 February 2023
Hsing Yun, the Taiwan-based founder of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist monastic order, supported calls for China and Taiwan to "peacefully unify" and encouraged a reconciliation between Beijing and the exiled Tibetan government. 
Obituaries

Buddhist leader Hsing Yun wooed Beijing to access China

Venerated monk's politics were increasingly anachronistic in modern Taiwan

23 February 2023
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu, left, waves ahead of talks with U.S. officials in Washington. (Central News Agency/Kyodo)
23 February 2023
Vietnam is one of the world's leading exporters of shoes.
Companies

Nike, Adidas shoe supplier to cut up to 3,000 jobs in Vietnam this month

Taiwan's Pou Chen slows output as inflation hits Western consumers

23 February 2023
Export traffic is expected to slow at Taiwan's Keelung Port in 2023.
Economy

Taiwan cuts GDP growth forecast for 2023 after exports slow down

Predicted export growth down over 5% in wake of rate rises and Ukraine

22 February 2023