Taiwan

Japan will deploy updated Type 12 surface-to-ship cruise missiles in fiscal 2026. (Photo courtesy of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force)
Taiwan tensions

Japan nears plan for ammo storage network closer to Taiwan

Exclusive: Defense officials seek to spread out firepower with dozens of new depots

7 January 2023
Taiwanese soldiers take a break on a ferry in Matsu after finishing their first month of training in March 2022: The current system engenders cynicism and a lack of confidence.
Opinion

Taiwan's military service extension is just a first step

Island's army is its ultimate shield against Chinese occupation

6 January 2023
"Emperor," the latest novel by former journalist and intelligence agent John Fullerton, is a gripping tale packed with details that could have been lifted from the international media's front pages. (All photos courtesy of John Fullerton) 
Books

Books: Doing laps with the Chinese 'emperor'

Espionage novel takes a close look at Beijing's ambitions in Taiwan

4 January 2023
From currencies to climate change, Nikkei Asia readers have predicted what 2023 has in store for Asia. 
The Big Story

Your predictions for Asia in 2023

Taiwan, Twitter and tanks: We asked our readers what's on the cards this year for geopolitics, business and more

4 January 2023
Taiwan's Materials Analysis Technology, better known as MA-tek, was founded by CEO Hsieh Yong-fen in 2002. (Photo by Lai Yung Hsiang)
Semiconductors

Taiwan chip troubleshooter MA-tek eyes Japan opportunities

TSMC supplier says cluster effect gives Taiwan 'economic, defensive' advantages

3 January 2023
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said in her New Year's address that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is the common responsibility of all parties in the region. 
Taiwan tensions

Taiwan's Tsai says war not an option, offers COVID help to Beijing

New Year's address extends olive branch day after Xi's mild speech

1 January 2023
Naval officers stand on a frigate at a base in Taiwan's Penghu Islands. Chinese President Xi Jinping has said he will never renounce the use of force to unify Taiwan with the mainland.
Interview

Taiwan's future hinges on 'who uses time better': Richard Haass

Ex-diplomat calls for island to consider drills with U.S. and Japan

29 December 2022
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The potential deal comes as China ramps up military, diplomatic and economic pressure on Taiwan to assert its sovereignty claims. 
Taiwan tensions

U.S. approves potential sale of anti-tank systems to Taiwan for $180m

Island's defense ministry says the sale would help boost its 'asymmetric warfare' capacity

29 December 2022
TSMC displays a chip wafer at a ceremony in Tainan, Taiwan, on Dec. 29 marking the start of production for 3-nanometer chips. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)
Semiconductors

TSMC reaffirms 'commitment to Taiwan' despite U.S. chip push

Chipmakers says its has spent $60bn at home to expand cutting-edge production

29 December 2022
Taiwan conducted evacuation drills using shelters in July. There are over 100,000 of these shelters across the island, many of which are normally used as parking. (Photo by Yu Nakamura)
Taiwan tensions

Japan companies eye Taiwan's 100,000 shelters in strait crisis

Hurdles to swift evacuations for 40,000 nationals spur local contingency plans

29 December 2022
Soldiers stand guard before a live-fire military exercise in Taiwan.
Taiwan tensions

U.S. welcomes Taiwan's military service extension

Congress more willing to help those who help themselves, expert says

29 December 2022
China's rubber-stamp National People's Congress convened for a session on Dec. 27.
Taiwan tensions

China to update espionage law with eye on Taiwan

Xi seeks to crack down on foreign involvement in unification issue

28 December 2022
The government of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is extending the mandatory period of military service for men aged 18 or older to one year. (Nikkei montage/Getty Images)
Taiwan tensions

Taiwan to lengthen military service as part of defense overhaul

Four-month training requirement will be extended to 1 year from Jan. 2024

27 December 2022
Taiwan's longer service requirement for the military will take effect as soon as 2024. (Photo by Yu Nakamura)
Taiwan tensions

Taiwan to extend military service to 1 year with eye on China

Four-month training requirement will lengthen as early as 2024

27 December 2022
A U.S.-made F-16 fighter jet is serviced at a Taiwan Air Force base. The legislation will provide up to $10 billion in security assistance to the island over the next five years. 
Taiwan tensions

Biden signs $858bn defense bill including funds for Taiwan, allies

U.S. legislation enables to help Taipei upgrade security capabilities to deter China

24 December 2022
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is exploring the possibility of building a chip plant in Dresden, Germany, to serve the needs of automakers in the region.
Semiconductors

TSMC in talks to build first Europe chip plant in Germany

World's biggest chipmaker looks to capitalize on demand from region's car industry

23 December 2022
German Minister of Education and Research Bettina Stark-Watzinger speaks in the Bundestag on Dec. 1. She is expected to visit Taiwan early next year.
International relations

Germany to send cabinet member to Taiwan for first time in decades

Education chief expected to tap digital know-how, seek Confucius Institute alternative

22 December 2022
TikTok faces mounting headwinds in markets like Taiwan and the U.S., mainly over concerns that the Chinese government can access data from users.
China tech

Taiwan probes TikTok, suspected of illegal operation

Policy body alleges Chinese efforts to shape opinion through video apps

20 December 2022
C.C. Wei spoke at a local forum hosted by the Monte Jade Science and Technology Association, a leading tech industry association, on Dec. 17. (Photo by Cheng Ting-Fang)
Semiconductors

Geopolitical rivalries distorting chip market: TSMC CEO

Taiwan chipmaker says productivity and efficiency are being 'destroyed'

17 December 2022
Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, will sell its equity stake in Tsinghua Unigroup held through a subisidary.
17 December 2022
Sony's image sensors are used in a wide range of applications, including smartphones, vehicles and industrial equipment.
Semiconductors

Sony plans sensor factory in Japan near new TSMC fab

Exclusive: Multibillion-dollar plant would tap locally produced chips

16 December 2022
The Biden administration seeks to encourage deeper security and economic cooperation with Taiwan.
International relations

U.S. to send officials to Taiwan for 2 years starting next fall

Fellowship program aims to lay groundwork to address China challenges

16 December 2022
Taiwan's per capita gross domestic product is projected to grow 6.2% a year on average this decade.
Economy

Taiwan to surpass Japan in GDP per capita this year: JCER

South Korea to pull ahead in 2023 as weak yen compounds low productivity

15 December 2022
One award-winning article highlighted the disruption Russia's invasion of Ukraine would cause to supplies of industrial gases used in chipmaking. (Source photos by Reuters and TSMC)
Announcements

Nikkei Asia captures international business reporting prize

Cheng Ting-Fang, Lauly Li and Kim Jaewon honored by U.S. National Press Foundation

14 December 2022
Rep. Michael McCaul is likely to chair the House Foreign Affairs Committee after Republicans take control of the House next session.
US-China tensions

Senior U.S. Republican urges strictest standards on China chip curbs

McCaul, likely to head House Foreign Affairs, warns against Chinese 'aggression'

10 December 2022