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GIGABYTE Celebrates 40 Years of Trusted Innovation and the Future of Computing

TAIPEI, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026. Since 1986, GIGABYTE has evolved alongside the technology industry, from the rise of personal computing to the AI era, continuously redefining performance, stability, and user experience. Backed by its comprehensive cloud-to-edge AI…

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ASUS to Showcase Next-Generation AI Experiences and Consumer Innovation at Computex 2026

TAIPEI, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ASUS announced its upcoming showcase at Computex 2026, where the company will present its latest vision for AI-powered computing and next-generation consumer experiences under the theme of Ubiquitous AI. Incredible Possibilities. At the ASUS booth, visitors will experience a broad spectrum of AI innovation…

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Computex 2026 preview: Intel Arc G3 handhelds and cheap laptops to fight MacBook Neo confirmed, and I'm hoping for Nvidia N1X

Computex 2026 is almost here, and Tom's Guide will be in Taipei for the event! Here's what to expect, from Nvidia N1X, to the big Windows fightback against MacBook Neo.

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PROMISE Technology Brings Sustainability Focus to AI Storage at COMPUTEX 2026

TAIPEI, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PROMISE Technology, a global innovator in enterprise storage solutions, announced it will showcase its latest AI-optimized storage portfolio at COMPUTEX 2026, highlighting a strategic focus on performance, storage expansion, and energy efficiency.Taking place June 2–5 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, COMPUTEX 2026 is…

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Nvidia says its forecast for $200 billion CPU market includes China

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes China remains a crucial market for central processing units. He forecasts a 200 billion dollar market for these chips, including China. Despite US-China technology challenges, Nvidia aims to serve this large and important region. Huang is in Taipei ahead of the Computex trade show and…

The Economic Times

No talks currently planned between Trump and Taiwan's Lai, sources say

Donald Trump has repeatedly said he plans to speak with Lai Ching-te, but U.S. and Taiwanese officials have yet to make concrete arrangements for a call, according to sources familiar with the matter. A direct conversation between sitting U.S. and Taiwanese presidents would be unprecedented since Washington switched diplomatic recognition…

The Economic Times

Taiwanese react to uncertainty over US arms sales

TAIPEI - President Donald Trump’s suggestion that US arms sales to Taiwan could be a bargaining chip with China has set off alarms across the world, but in Taipei, people say the situation was beyond their control.

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Taiwan not told by US of any changes to military sales

Taiwan hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $20 billion US arms sale to the self-governing island, Taipei says.

AAP

US arms sales to Taiwan on ‘pause’ due to Iran war, says acting navy chief

Hung Cao’s comments are latest blow to Taipei after Donald Trump recently cast doubt over US’s enduring support

The Guardian - UK

U.S. pauses $14bn Taiwan arms sale just days after Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping in China

Taipei says it’s yet to receive formal notice as concerns grow over Washington’s commitment to island’s security

The Independent UK

Gene Solutions Showcases AI-Powered Multi-Omics Liquid Biopsy Innovations at TJCC 2026: Advancing Precision Oncology in Taiwan

TAIPEI, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gene Solutions, an innovative global biotechnology company advancing AI-powered multi-omics solutions for cancer detection and precision oncology, participated in the 30th Taiwan Joint Cancer Conference (TJCC 2026), marking its first major oncology conference presence in Taiwan.

AAP

Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan's president

Former U.S. President Donald Trump intends to speak with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te. This unprecedented move risks angering China, which views Taiwan as its own territory. Beijing has previously responded to U.S. engagement with Taiwan by conducting military drills. The U.S. officially acknowledges China's "One China" policy but provides Taiwan…

The Economic Times

Trump looks to upend decades of US policy by speaking with Taiwan’s leader about arms sale

US president says he will work on ‘Taiwan problem’ during proposed call with Lai Ching-te

The Independent UK

GIGABYTE's Cutting-edge Innovations Recognized with COMPUTEX 2026 Best Choice Award

TAIPEI, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, announces that its innovations have been honored at the COMPUTEX 2026 Best Choice Award, recognizing innovative AI technologies in the motherboard, graphics card, and laptop categories. The award-winning lineup reflects GIGABYTE's focus on enabling scalable AI deployment through…

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The Guardian - AU

Trump claims he will speak to Taiwan’s president, departing from decades-long diplomatic norms

US and Taiwanese presidents have not spoken directly since Washington shifted diplomatic recognition to Beijing from Taipei in 1979

AAP

Innodisk Launches High-Speed 10GbE LAN Series to Power Next-Generation Edge AI Networking

TAIPEI, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Innodisk, a leading global AI solution provider, today launched its High-Speed 10GbE LAN Series, a portfolio of LAN modules built to address the growing networking demands of edge AI applications. As edge AI applications increasingly rely on real-time data exchange between sensors, edge servers,…

Bangkok Post

Taiwan leader says 'foreign forces' cannot decide island's future

TAIPEI - Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that "foreign forces" cannot decide the future of the democratic island, which relies heavily on US security backing to deter a potential Chinese attack.

AAP

Compal and Exascale Collaborate to Showcase Integrated AI Infrastructure Solution at COMPUTEX 2026

TAIPEI, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Compal Electronics, Inc. (Compal; TWSE: 2324) will showcase its next-generation integrated AI infrastructure solutions at COMPUTEX 2026, highlighting the company's expanding capabilities across AI servers, liquid cooling, and data center infrastructure integration. As AI workloads continue driving rapid growth in power density and thermal…

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The Guardian - UK

Trump’s shifting remarks on Taiwan are perfect for China to exploit

President’s remarks about Taiwan arms deals being a ‘negotiating chip’ with Beijing have been seized on by Chinese state media

The Economic Times

"Taiwan no pushover": Chinese Studies Expert Srikanth Kondapalli warns Beijing faces catastrophic casualties in event of invasion

Chinese Studies expert at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, broke down the long-term regional stability implications of US President Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing on May 13-15, emphasising that Taipei maintains high-tech operational military hardware capable of striking deep inside the mainland.

The Times of India

Taiwan's message to China after Trump-Xi meet: US arms sales safe, Washington ties to deepen

Taiwan asserted that U.S. arms sales are protected by American law, aiming to reassure its citizens after the Trump-Xi summit. Taipei emphasized its commitment to deepening strategic ties with the United States, stressing that military assistance is not a negotiable concession with China.

The Guardian - UK

For anxious Taiwan, Trump’s silence after Xi talks is best possible outcome

Island breathes sigh of relief as fears recede that US could jettison longstanding support

The Independent UK

CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil failed to get a Chinese visa and will be covering Trump’s trip from over 1,000 miles away

Dokoupil will instead broadcast the CBS Evening News from Taipei, the capital of Taiwan

International Business Times

Taiwan Officials On Edge as Trump Prepares to Discuss Arms Sales With China: Report

President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week is being watched with anxiety in Taipei, where officials fear Taiwan's security could become part of a broader negotiation involving trade and U.S.-China relations.

The Guardian - AU

Bitter aftertaste: Taiwan’s leading baristas forced to compete at global coffee championship as ‘Chinese Taipei’

Decision by the World Coffee Championships has enraged members of Taiwan’s coffee community, including previous winners of the competition

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