Taiwan adds China's Huawei and SMIC
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Taiwan's central bank is likely to maintain its policy interest rate this week and keep it steady through the first quarter of next year, given the strong performance of the tech-focused economy, according to economists in a Reuters poll.
Taiwan has added Chinese tech giants Huawei Technologies and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) to its trade blacklist, in a move that further aligns the island’s chip policy with US-led export controls targeting Beijing’s semiconductor ambitions.
The historic Alishan Forest Railway, once crippled by typhoons and earthquakes, is running again – and is redefining slow travel in Taiwan.
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has barred Chinese officials from attending the Taipei International Summer Travel Expo due to security concerns for Taiwanese in China. Despite past resolutions to challenges,
Taiwan develops new sea drones including kamikaze types amid Chinese gray zone warfare, with President Lai seeking bipartisan support for a $13.6 billion special defense budget.
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Taiwan is tightening export rules on Huawei and SMIC, which could make it even harder for China to push forward with its semiconductor goals.
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) defended its choice to prohibit Chinese officials and tourism representatives from participating in a tourism event in Taipei next month, citing unsafe conditions for Taiwanese individuals in China,
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines Co. is nearing an order for almost a dozen Airbus SE widebody jets in a deal worth around $4 billion as it seeks to cement its push into long haul services, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Ambassador Alexander Yui calls for faster delivery of military equipment and a double taxation agreement to boost Taiwan-U.S. investment amid China’s increasing military provocations.
Anthony Albanese says Australia will “continue to play an important role in the Pacific” but has stopped short of committing to Taiwan’s defence.
Taiwan has added China's Huawei and SMIC to an export control list that also includes the Taliban and al-Qaeda.