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China steps up pressure on European nations over engagement with Taiwan

An address by Taiwan’s vice-president at the European parliament late last year appears to have triggered a flurry of activity from Beijing, Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK

Micron signs a deal to acquire a chip foundry in Taiwan for $1.8 billion, though it won't make a dent in the memory supply crisis until 2027 at the earliest

Stepping up.

PC Gamer

Taiwan detains journalist over alleged military leaks to China

A TV reporter and current and former army officers are accused of exchanging military information for payments

The Independent UK

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Tech News Wrap: Apple snags Gemini, massive Verizon outage, OnePlus' CEO in trouble, and more

This week, Apple is teaming up with Google for Gemini, Verizon's widespread outage, OnePlus's CEO Pete Lau is facing an arrest warrant in Taiwan, we got an Android 17 leak, and the Pixel 10a could arrive sooner than expected.

Android Central

Taiwan detects Chinese surveillance drone near Pratas Islands in South China Sea

Taiwan calls out China for ‘provocative and irresponsible’ move over strategically important island

The Independent UK

Taiwan signs deal to invest $250 ‌billion into US tech industry and slash tariffs on its exports

Signing with silicon.

PC Gamer

U.S. slashes Taiwan tariffs in new semiconductor trade deal — Washington to reduce tariffs to 15% in exchange for $500 billion stateside manufacturing investment

The U.S. and Taiwan trade deal will reduce tariffs to 15% from 20%. It will also pour $250 billion in direct investments in U.S. chip manufacturing, as well as another $250 billion in credit guarantees to Taiwanese tech companies

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Trump's Taiwan Trade Deal: How a Tiny Island Is Teaching the US How to Build World-Class Industrial Parks Again

Trump signs a $250 billion Taiwan trade deal, boosting US industrial parks, semiconductors, and AI investment.

International Business Times UK

Nasdaq Futures Climb on AI Optimism

March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are trending up +0.59% this morning, signaling that a tech rally fueled by strong earnings from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which revived optimism around AI, looks set to continue.

Barchart

Taiwan touts 'best tariff deal' with US amid Beijing's objections

Taiwan had secured 15% tariffs with no additional fees for the automotive and wood furniture industries, and no tariffs for some components used in the aerospace industry.

Euronews

Taiwan says it has secured the ‘best tariff deal’ of any country with a US trade surplus

China slammed the agreement for carrying ‘sovereign connotations’

The Independent UK

Taiwan Semi Stock Just Hit a New All-Time High But AI Fears Remain

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) shares are trading at new all-time highs. Shares are up nearly 70% over the past 52 weeks. TSM maintains a 100% technical “Buy” opinion from Barchart. The stock hit new highs Thursday after Taiwan Semi reported record profit in its fourth-quarter earnings. Today’s Featured Stock Valued at...

Barchart

Taiwan computer chip maker TSMC's to expand investment as profit jumps 35%

Taiwan-based TSMC, the world's largest computer chip maker, says it plans to increase its capital spending by about 40% this year after it reported a 35% jump in its net profit for the latest quarter

The Independent UK

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau Wanted in Taiwan, Accused of Poaching Engineers Since 2014

Taiwan issued an arrest warrant for OnePlus CEO Pete Lau amid allegations of illegal employment. Two Taiwanese nationals are also wanted.

International Business Times UK

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Here's why OnePlus CEO Pete Lau is facing an arrest warrant in Taiwan

Taiwanese prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant against OnePlus CEO Pete Lau over alleged illegal recruitment.

Barchart

Revenue Keeps Growing at Taiwan Semi. Should You Load Up on TSM Stock for 2026?

TSMC sits at the center of the AI chip boom, though its current valuation suggests gains may come more gradually.

The Conversation

Will Japan build nuclear weapons? Why China’s concerns are unfounded, for now

Tensions are growing in east Asia. The threat of a Chinese attack on Taiwan persists and, in recent weeks, North Korea has been testing its long-range missile capabilities. Russia’s reorientation of ties from Europe towards Asia is also accelerating and the America First rhetoric of Donald Trump is raising questions…

The Guardian - AU

China pressing European countries to bar Taiwan politicians or face crossing a ‘red line’

Exclusive: Chinese officials are using a ‘highly specific’ interpretation of EU rules to suggest Taiwanese figures should not be granted visas, officials say

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The Independent UK

USS Abraham Lincoln engages in live-fire exercises in South China Sea

Drills come after China stages war games near Taiwain late last year and President Donald Trump says he would be ‘very unhappy’ if Beijing invaded the island

The Independent UK

Trump ‘hopes’ Xi doesn’t attack Taiwan after US raid on Venezuela

President dismisses suggestion his attack on South American adversary could set precedent for Beijing to move against Taiwan

The Guardian - AU

Morality, military might and a sense of mischief: key takeaways from Trump’s New York Times interview

Trump sounds off on Venezuela’s future, Taiwan’s security and his aims for Greenland, days after operation to seize Nicolás Maduro

Barchart

Dear Taiwan Semi Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for January 15

With TSMC gearing up to release Q4 earnings this month, now is the perfect time to take a deeper dive into this chipmaking giant.

MarketBeat

Taiwan Semiconductor: The $1.65 Trillion Gatekeeper of the AI Boom

Taiwan Semiconductor solidifies its trillion-dollar status as the essential partner for every major technology company building artificial intelligence.

The Independent UK

China threatens to deal ‘head-on blow’ to Taiwan amid fears Trump’s Venezuela raid will embolden Beijing

Beijing insists its claims on Taiwan are nothing like Donald Trump’s move to seize power and oil in Caracas, even as experts note the two superpowers use remarkably similar language

The Independent UK

A familiar refrain as China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, begin 2026 at odds again

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