The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

The Biden administration is weighing tighter export controls to stymie China as Donald Trump sparked doubt about America’s commitment to Taiwan.

Nvidia and other big chip stocks fell on worries of heightened conflict with China and uncertain ties with Taiwan.

TSMC is now recognized as the largest and most advanced chipmaker in the world. It manufactures essential chips for Apple and Nvidia.

In a Bloomberg interview, former President Donald Trump said that the US should be paid to protect Taiwan from China, and highlighted the island's dominance in chipmaking.

Political risks hit markets hard Wednesday, sending chips stocks to their worst single-day decline in more than two years.

Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai asserts readiness to enhance defense capabilities and maintain stability in Taiwan Strait amid US pressure.

Trump’s interview with Bloomberg will call into question Washington’s support for the island democracy should he win back the White House

Former President Trump questions US defense of Taiwan, sparking debate on financial contributions and strategic considerations in global security.

Abbott’s critics say he could have postponed the trip until the storm had passed, or at least cut it short once he saw the scale of the disaster.

The semiconductor sector is expanding rapidly, driven by increasing demand and advanced technology adoption, powering continuous growth in the booming tech industry. Hence, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong semiconductor stocks NXP Semiconductors (NXPI), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM), and Applied Materials (AMAT). Read more.

JD Vance called China the "biggest threat" in an interview with Fox News shortly after his nomination.