Taiwan Rejects US '50-50' Chip Plan Amid Tariff Negotiations

Taiwan has firmly rejected a proposal floated by a senior US official to split global semiconductor production equally between the two nations. The idea, intended to reduce America’s reliance on the island nation for critical chip supplies, met...

Taiwan Resists US Chip Capacity Shift

Taiwan signaled it will not move half of its semiconductor production to the United States, pushing back on pressure from Washington as both sides discuss tariffs and supply chain security. The stance, delivered as trade talks continue, adds new...

Taiwan rejects US '50-50' proposal on chip manufacturing

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claims he submitted the proposal in Taipei negotiations, but Taiwan remains focused on lowering tariffs. As Trump’s administration attempts to increase scale of manufacturing inside the United States, Taiwan’s...

Taiwan enforcing digital IDs at border for all incoming visitors — and travelers must apply in advance

A new procedure for all incoming visitors has been launched in a popular tourist spot in an effort to streamline the travel process, plus security. Travelers to Taiwan are now required to apply for a “digital arrival” card (TWAC) three days in...

Taiwan absent from latest Trump-Xi phone call

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) spoke on the phone on Sept. 19 for the third time this year. There are two important points to note: First, the call took place after trade talks between US and Chinese officials in...

Taiwan Pledges To Buy $6B Of US Soybeans, Corn

InkFreeNews.com Posted Oct 02, 2025 Updated: Oct 1, 2025 @ 3:13 PM From left, Director Don Lamb, ICMC President Tim Gauck, ISA Chair Denise Scarborough, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, Gov. Mike Braun, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Wen-Jane Tu, Chairman...

Where Will Taiwan Get Energy After Its Failed Nuclear Referendum?

Taiwan failed to pass an August referendum on whether or not a nuclear plant should be restarted, if it were deemed safe to operate. While the more than 4 million votes for “yes” outnumbered the more than 1.5 million “no” votes, the number of...

Taiwan Accuses China of Twisting UN Resolution to Justify Aggression

Taiwan has accused China of misinterpreting UN Resolution to justify future military aggression, stressing that the resolution never mentioned Taiwan. Taipei warned China's claim of sovereignty is a deliberate attempt to mislead and alter status...

PM Drew bats for Taiwan, calls for ...

MANHATTAN, New York — AS world leaders gathered for the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Drew, used the platform to advocate for Taiwan’s inclusion in international bodies, the lifting of...

OFWs in Taiwan getting pay hike

October 3, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan will get an increase in their monthly minimum wage, the Department of Migrant Workers announced yesterday. DMW Secretary Hans Cacdac said thousands of OFWs...

Closing Arguments: Taiwan Uncertainty, Moldova's High-Stakes Vote

Cases of Taiwanese missing in China rise

Reports of Taiwanese going missing, being detained or interrogated, or having their personal liberties restricted in China have surged this year, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Minister Chiu Chui-cheng (邱垂正) said in an interview yesterday. A total...

New restaurant brings a taste of Taiwan to Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, MI -- Tucked inside Western Michigan University’s new student center is a bustling new restaurant offering noodles, dumplings and much more. Hou Jia, 1070 Arcadia Loop, opened in early September for a soft-launch, introducing the campus...

Taiwan becomes largest buyer of Russian naphtha

Taiwan has become the world’s biggest importer of Russian naphtha, a petroleum derivative used to make chemicals needed for the semiconductor industry, despite the fact that it has joined other sanctions against Russia and considers itself an ally...

Taiwan companies line-up new high-tech products for India

New high-tech products in ICT, smart healthcare and lifestyle, industrial solutions, advanced gadgets and future mobility sectors will be launched | Photo Credit: REUTERS Eight Taiwanese companies have come together to launch new high-tech...

Ukraine’s defeat would embolden China to invade Taiwan, says senior intelligence officer

A senior Taiwanese intelligence officer has warned that Ukraine’s defeat in the war with Russia would embolden China to invade the self-ruling island of Taiwan. If Russia defeats Ukraine it will embolden China’s moves towards Taiwan and Taipei...

Taiwan at the heart of Sino-American bargaining

While Donald Trump is seeking a trade agreement with China, Xi Jinping wants to take advantage of the situation to change his position regarding Taiwan. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Chinese president wants Washington to abandon the...

Taiwan rejects Trump administration’s '50-50′ chip production proposal, says talks focussed on…

Taiwan has rejected a suggestion from the US to split global semiconductor production 50-50, a proposal reportedly raised by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, a report has said, adding that the country’s vice premier Cheng Li-chiun has stated...

Taiwan ‘won’t agree’ to 50-50 chip split with US

Taiwanese Vice-Premier Cheng Li-chun said on Thursday that Taiwan’s negotiating team had never promised Washington to evenly split chip production. “Taiwan has never made any commitment on a ‘50-50’ division, and we will not agree to such terms in...

Taiwan in Japan’s Strategic Perspective: Gateway to Tokyo’s Backyard

US and Chinese war planners pore over the map of a small and mostly mountainous island, gaming out every possible contingency to gain an edge in a hypothetical conflict. The tactics and outcomes vary across scenarios, but the costs remain...