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The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

Why a Taiwanese town began racing snails after devastating earthquakes

Several dozen enthusiastic residents and tourists attended the event, which featured six snail races spaced out over two days

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - AU

The Guardian view on China’s carrots and sticks: Trump should not shift on Taiwan when he visits Beijing

Editorial: Xi Jinping hopes that the president may water down US support for a vibrant democracy. Defending the status quo would be better for America too

The Guardian - UK

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Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says he has arrived in Eswatini, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, despite flight challenges reportedly due to Chinese pressure

The Independent UK

China drops import tariffs for all African countries except one

New policy excludes continent’s sole country with formal diplomatic ties to Taiwan

The Independent UK

The week that was in international affairs: UAE to exit Opec; Ukraine makes Russia jittery

UAE exits Opec, impacting global oil dynamics amid regional tensions. Ukraine escalates attacks on Russia, forcing Moscow to scale back Victory Day parades. King Charles' US trip strengthens UK-US ties. Syria begins its first transitional justice trial. China pressures African nations, forcing Taiwan's President to cancel a trip.

The Times of India

Crucial Taiwan undersea cable severed by old shipwreck — backup microwave communications activated to keep population connected

Bad weather has caused a shipwreck to shift from its original position on the seafloor, severing a crucial undersea link between Dongyin and Beigan islands. These two islands are strategically located near the Chinese coast and the northern mouth of the Taiwan Strait and reportedly have a heavy military presence…

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Taiwan accuses China of vegetable laundering via Vietnam

Taiwanese officials have accused firms in China of attempting to evade import restrictions by rerouting vegetables through neighbouring Vietnam

The Guardian - AU

Is Trump getting the full picture? Vance raises concerns over Iran war, US arsenal: Report

US Vice President J D Vance is questioning the Pentagon's assessment of the Iran conflict, concerned about undisclosed missile stockpile depletion. He fears this could impact responses to global flashpoints like Taiwan, South Korea, and Europe. Despite official assurances, some believe the situation is being downplayed, potentially affecting future military…

The Times of India

The Taiwanese pop megastar spreading the hidden Chinese history of Australia’s gold rush to a global audience

Taiwanese pop music superstar Jay Chou, known in Mandarin as Zhou Jielun (周杰倫), has put country Victoria’s Sovereign Hill on the map.

The Conversation

Taiwan Semi’s Latest Breakthrough Isn’t Just Bad for ASML Stock, It Could Disrupt the Entire Chip Industry

Taiwan Semiconductor's A13 Process and N2U could sidestep ASML's $400 million High-NA machines, raising questions about the company's moat.

Barchart

Taiwan court sentences ex-Tokyo Electron staff to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets case

A court in Taiwan has sentenced a former employee of Japanese computer chip equipment maker Tokyo Electron to 10 years in prison in a landmark case over trade secrets of the island’s leading chipmaker TSMC

The Independent UK

Taiwan's stock market surpasses the UK's despite having less than a quarter of the UK's economy — AI boom propels Taiwan forward, TSMC alone accounts for more than 40% of Taiwan's total market value

Taiwan's stock market is now worth more than the United Kingdom's, in a shift driven almost entirely by the insatiable global appetite for AI chips.

Tom’s Hardware

Taiwan’s foreign minister visits Eswatini as president’s special envoy

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Taiwan’s foreign minister arrives in Eswatini after president’s trip blocked amid China pressure claims

Taiwan’s top diplomat says Taipei would not be held back by ‘authoritarian forces’

Sports Illustrated

Meet Kyle Ivan, the Viral Superfan the Senators ‘Banished’ to Taiwan to Reverse Postseason Jinx

Kyle Ivan's hype song for the Ottawa Senators garnered an extreme amount of attention for the wrong reasons, so much so that the team joined in on the fun. Here's how the new viral sensation is taking it.

The Independent UK

Taiwanese Indigenous artist stripped of national prize after sexual assault conviction

Artist also ordered to return accompanying £23,538 prize

International Business Times

Samsung, SK Hynix and TSMC Battle for AI Chip Supremacy in Asia as 2026 Race Intensifies

As artificial intelligence demand drives the global semiconductor industry toward a trillion-dollar scale in 2026, three Asian powerhouses — Taiwan's TSMC, South Korea's Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix — are locked in a high-stakes contest that will largely determine who controls the critical infrastructure powering the AI revolution.

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The Independent UK

Taiwanese minister makes rare visit to contested island in South China Sea

Kuan Bi-ling’s visit to Taiwan-controlled Itu Aba, also known as Taipei Island, comes after seven years

The Independent UK

Why Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te was forced to cancel visit to African ally

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The Independent UK

Taiwanese president forced to cancel visit to African ally after ‘pressure campaign’ from China

Lai Ching-te was set to fly through the airspace of Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar to visit Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa

Barchart

Tesla Is Ramping Up Hiring for Its Taiwan Terafab. Does That Make TSLA Stock a Buy Now?

Tesla’s Terafab hiring push reinforces that it is serious about building its own AI‑chip stack for FSD, robotaxis, Optimus, and space‑based compute, but most of the future upside is already embedded in TSLA stock at current levels.

The Independent UK

Taiwan president cancels trip to Eswatini and accuses China of pressuring African countries

Taiwan’s president has canceled a planned visit to Africa after three countries withdrew permission for his flight over their territories

Barchart

Profit Jumped 58% at Taiwan Semi. Does That Make TSM Stock a Buy Here?

TSM’s 58% profit surge underscores unstoppable AI demand, but with the stock slipping post-earnings, is the stock a buy here?

MarketBeat

TSMC: Despite Post-Earnings Fall, Signs of AI Weakness are Scant

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing continues to fire on all cylinders, with the company beating expectations across the board in its latest earnings report.

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