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The Second Ma-Xi Meeting: Paving the Way for Beijing to Focus on the Economy
The wining and dining of Taiwan's former president Ma Ying-jeou was a chance for Beijing to flex its diplomatic muscles and relieve some cross-strait tension. At the end of the day, Xi Jinping knows he has a more pressing task: the rejuvenation of China's flagging economy.
Will Customers Buy Costlier US-made TSMC Chips?
Strong demand for AI chips has boosted revenue for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TMSC), while also being the most important argument for expanding the capacity of TSMC fabs in the U.S. Who will pay for the extra costs borne by supply chain diversification?
18-year-old high school student develops Taiwan's most popular earthquake app
An app called Taiwan Earthquake Alert accumulated over 300,000 downloads within a week following a major earthquake. The app is the product of one high school student’s self-taught efforts. How did he do it?
How Taiwan's Stringent Localization Policy is Choking Offshore Wind
Taiwan requires the nationalization of the offshore wind power supply chain, the construction cost of wind farms is 2.5 times higher than that of Europe, and the price of electricity will be 50% higher than in the past. How can offshore wind farms, which are so expensive that they cannot be built, continue in the future?
‘China First’: Beijing’s Incoming Semiconductor Explosion
China’s wafer foundries are said to be ramping up capacity, and Taiwan’s Powerchip and Vanguard International are already feeling the heat. As China eyes producing all the semiconductors it uses domestically, how will Taiwan’s IC sector respond?
As China exports deflation, can steel, solar, and EVs hold up?
Global supply chains may be eager to shift away from China, but they find themselves unable to resist the allure of low-priced steel and solar panels. With the U.S. engaging in chip wars and imposing tariffs, safeguarding the EV industry becomes paramount.
The Taiwan of Hou Hsiao-Hsien and Edward Yang
Taiwan's cinema is not merely entertainment; it is an evocative portal to the island's poignant past, sculpted by the virtuosic hands of directors Hou Hsiao-Hsien and Edward Yang. In the heart of Taiwan's bustling modernity lie the cinematic masterpieces like "A City of Sadness" and "A Brighter Summer Day," which delve deep into historical wounds and cultural shifts post-Chinese Civil War.
What could bilingual education mean for Taiwan?
Taiwan stands at a pivotal crossroads, envisioning becoming a bilingual nation by 2030. This shift is not merely a response to external pressures but a proactive strategy to cultivate a workforce adept in English, poised for international discourse and business. What could this future mean for Taiwan how might it transform the lives of its citizens?
Ma-Xi Meeting 9 Years Later: Xi's Final Goodwill?
In their second meeting, China President Xi Jinping and former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou not only emphasized the "1992 Consensus", but also stressed the identity of the "Chinese nation". Beijing expressed goodwill by reiterating its bottom line to the Lai Ching-te government before inauguration: cross-strait affairs are not to be interfered with by external forces.
How Long Can Nvidia’s Lead Last?
The just-concluded Nvidia GTC conference outstripped even Apple's product launches. The surge in demand for hardware driven by generative AI has put Nvidia in the winner's seat. But as computing power shifts from the cloud to the edge, will the landscape change?
Taiwan’s Largest Steelmaker Faces Green Transition Challenge
Taiwan’s leading steelmaker China Steel Corporation (CSC) cannot finance the shift away from conventional coal-based blast furnace production to sustainable steelmaking by itself. While other countries invest huge amounts in the decarbonization of steelmaking, China Steel lacks the financial resources to go green. What can be done?
Taiwanese Music Scene Set to Inspire Indonesia’s Policy
In this op-ed, the author delves into the transformative potential of the Taiwanese music landscape to influence Indonesian policy-making. He highlights Taiwan's facilitation of music events through accessible venues, governmental support, and an emphasis on public convenience and safety, presenting it as a model for Indonesia.