Semiconductors
TSMC-led push for Japan chip hub faces land shortage
Local governments in Kumamoto farming region race to create industrial zones
US-China tensions
China can't prevent Taiwan Strait transits: U.S. lawmaker
Rep. Krishnamoorthi vows freedom of navigation exercises will continue
Taiwan tensions
Xi's rule in China won't last forever: Taiwan presidential candidate
Ko Wen-je says Japan is the island's 'most important ally in Asia'
Politics
Taiwan carries the torch of Tiananmen as Hong Kong is silenced
Hundreds in Taipei mark the bloody incident 33 years ago
Your Week in Asia
India-U.S. defense chiefs meeting, TSMC AGM, Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Defense
Ties with Japan are not all about islands: China's defense minister
In 1st meeting with Hamada, Li Shangfu expresses hope for frank communication
Opinion
TSMC's fate will indeed be at stake if China attacks Taiwan
U.S. shouldn't threaten to bomb foundries, but self-destruction can be deterrent
The Big Story
How Taiwan became the indispensable economy
Tech companies fear war but struggle to leave the island
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Opinion
Taiwan's island internet cutoff highlights infrastructure risks
Region has to improve security and resiliency of critical undersea cable networks
Opinion
China looms behind KMT's choice of Hou as presidential nominee
Trips by Ma and Tsai spotlight island's dilemmas on mainland policy
Interview
China is world's biggest threat, ex-U.K. leader says in Taiwan
Era of chummy pub drinks with Xi is over, says Liz Truss
Taiwan elections
Taiwan opposition picks cop-turned-mayor as presidential candidate
Hou Yu-ih's lack of foreign policy experience questioned as China tensions soar
G-7 in Japan
G-7 set for a show of resolve in Hiroshima: 5 things to know
Wealthy economies aim to defend rules-based order, woo 'Global South'
Semiconductors
Kishida to meet South Korea, Taiwan, U.S. chip company execs
Japan looks to revive domestic semiconductor industry on supply concerns
Opinion
'Strategic chip reserves' can insulate against Taiwan war risk
Potential economic and social impact of supply cutoff too great to ignore
Gender
Taiwan allows same-sex couples to adopt children
Move toward full marriage equality in sharp contrast to China and region
Opinion
Asians can think for themselves on Taiwan
Outspoken Western leaders are putting region's peace at risk
Politics
Micronesia's new president takes over from Taiwan-leaning predecessor
Wesley Simina faces diplomatic balancing act between China and U.S.
Interview
Top U.S. Republican wants war game with Japan on China nuclear threat
House Foreign Affairs chair warns Beijing 'puppet' could win Taiwan presidency
Interview
World needs to divest from China: ex-U.S. congressman
Ted Yoho argues financial pain will compel better behavior from Beijing
International relations
China detains Taiwan-based publisher on national security grounds
Confirmation follows formal arrest of Taiwanese independence activist
Interview
Ron DeSantis says deterrence key to preventing Taiwan conflict
Florida governor, possible presidential candidate, says status quo is goal
Comment
World faces risk of a drawn-out war if Taiwan conflict breaks out
Long-term plans sorely needed, as China may never renounce island claim
Taiwan elections
Taiwan opposition frames election as choice of 'war or peace'
Beijing-leaning Kuomintang says only it can tamp down rising tensions with China
Politics
Foxconn's Terry Gou makes his case to be Taiwan's next president
Tech tycoon stresses 40 years of experience, business ties with China and U.S.