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Taiwan VP new ruling party boss, setting stage for presidential run

Taiwan Vice President William Lai was elected as the new chairman of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Sunday, setting the stage for him to run in presidential elections early next year.

Reuters

Econometer: Should the US subsidize chip making?

U.S. lawmakers approved about $76 billion in government subsidies this summer for American semiconductor production.

Tribune News Service

US and Japan's new defense strategy sends stark warning to China

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will welcome Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Friday, a meeting intended to signal a more confrontational approach to China as Tokyo's defense turns south toward the Taiwan Strait.

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Bringing manufacturing back to the US requires political will, but success hinges on training American workers

Supply chain disruptions during COVID-19 brought to light how interdependent nations are when it comes to manufacturing. The inability of the U.S. to produce such needed goods as test kits and personal protective equipment during the pandemic revealed our vulnerabilities as a nation. China’s rise as a global production superpower…

The Conversation

Taiwan ready to assist Ukraine with digital reconstruction

Taiwan is ready to help Ukraine upgrade its digital infrastructure in fields such as remote learning as part of rebuilding efforts after the war, the island's Digital Minister Audrey Tang told Reuters.

Reuters

Japan, U.S. shift focus to defense of Nansei Islands

WASHINGTON -- A clear takeaway from the latest 2-plus-2 talks of the Japanese and U.S. foreign and defense ministers was the shift toward reinforcing the defense of the Nansei Islands.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan doubles down on defense and U.S. alliance with an eye on China

Japan plans to double defense spending and deepen cooperation with the U.S.

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It's the tenth business in the city dedicated to the Taiwanese drink, with fruit teas and 'dirty milk' on the menu

Wales Online

The Cheapest Chip Stock to Buy in 2023

Taiwan-based chipmaker United Microelectronics is trading at a discount to its peers. Although the current uncertain macroeconomic environment means that the company will continue to face soft consumer demand, the demand for chips is expected to remain strong in the long run due to their increasing applicability. Therefore, it could…

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At 2+2 meeting, allies agree to bolster defense of Nansei Islands

WASHINGTON -- The Japanese and U.S. governments clearly showed Wednesday a resolve to boost defense capabilities in the Nansei Islands, which span Kyushu and Okinawa Prefecture, amid lingering concerns that a contingency could occur regarding Taiwan.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Taiwan chipmaker TSMC says quarterly profit up 78%

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the biggest contract manufacturer of processor chips for smartphones and other products, says its quarterly profit rose 78% over a year earlier but forecast weak demand this year

The Independent UK

'Seriously doubt' imminent invasion of Taiwan by China -Pentagon chief

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday he seriously doubted that ramped up Chinese military activities near the Taiwan Strait were a sign of an imminent invasion of the island by Beijing.

Reuters

Trump accused of having ‘racist obsession’ with Elaine Chao after repeatedly posting offensive nickname

Ms Chao, who was born in Taiwan, served as former president’s transportation secretary

The Independent UK

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Travelers stand in the departures hall of Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Wednesday. A computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration brought flights to a standstill across the US, with thousands of delays quickly cascading through the system at airports nationwide.

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Germany's ties with China could change fundamentally - SPD leader

Germany would be forced to cut ties with China in the way it has with Russia should China attack Taiwan, the leader of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) told the weekly Die Zeit in comments published on Wednesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Taiwan airline also received bomb threat at Narita Airport

The bomb threat targeting a Jetstar Japan passenger plane last week was not the only one received for a flight leaving Narita Airport, according to investigators.

Al Jazeera

China renews threat, warns Taiwan independence will be ‘punished’

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said anti-China elements in foreign countries were ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan issue.

Reuters

Explainer: Why the U.S. is overhauling its marines on Japan's Okinawa

The United States plans to shake up its marine force on Japan's Okinawa islands as Tokyo undertakes its biggest military build up since World War Two that will double defence spending over five years to deter China from attacking Taiwan or nearby Japanese islands.

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Germany will not arm Taiwan, senior lawmaker says

Germany will not provide Taiwan with weapons and has not been asked to do so, as the situation is different from Ukraine's, a senior German lawmaker said on Wednesday while on a trip to Taipei.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Renews Threat Against Taiwan Amid Drills

China renewed its threats Wednesday to attack Taiwan and warned that foreign politicians who interact with the self-governing island are “playing with fire.” A spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office said the country was recommitted in the new year to “safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity” and “smashing plots for Taiwan…

Reuters

Taiwan officer reveals details of rare interaction with NATO

A Taiwan air force officer revealed details on Wednesday of a rare interaction between the island's military and NATO, describing how he had attended a six-month academic programme with senior officials in Italy.

The Independent UK

China renews threat against Taiwan as island holds drills

China has renewed its threat to attack Taiwan, warning foreign politicians who interact with the self-governing island that they are “playing with fire."

Reuters

U.S. and Japan agree to step up security cooperation amid China worries

The United States and Japan on Wednesday announced stepped-up security cooperation in the face of shared worries about China, and Washington strongly endorsed a major military buildup Tokyo announced last month.

StockNews.com

4 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist for 2023

Despite being marred by the macroeconomic headwinds and regulatory actions last year, the semiconductor industry’s growth prospect looks promising with significant government support. Hence, quality semiconductor stocks Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), Broadcom (AVGO), STMicroelectronics (STM), and Photronics (PLAB) might be solid buys for 2023. Read on….

Al Jazeera

War game shows Taiwan stops China invasion but at ‘enormous’ cost

US military support critical for Taiwan to fend off Chinese invasion, but the victory may be ‘pyrrhic’, think tank says.

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