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Monday, 12 April, 2021

News in-depthTech start-ups
Covid-19 brings wave of US tech entrepreneurs to Taiwan
Influx of Silicon Valley talent seeking refuge from pandemic boosts start-up community
Tuesday, 6 April, 2021

FT News Briefing podcast10 min listen
Yellen global corporate tax proposal, TSMC’s chip dominance
Janet Yellen calls on other countries to join the US in setting a corporate global minimum tax
Friday, 2 April, 2021

Taiwan
Taiwan train derailment kills 51 and injures scores more
Rail disaster on east coast comes at start of holiday weekend
Thursday, 1 April, 2021

News in-depthTaiwan
China manoeuvres near Taiwan fuel concerns of potential attack
Beijing has stepped up military posturing in recent days, raising worries it could invade
Wednesday, 31 March, 2021

News
Huawei reports halving of operating cash flow as US sanctions bite
Chinese tech company experiences a reduction of 61.5% in 2020 from the previous year
Tuesday, 30 March, 2021

Foxconn Technology Group
Foxconn warns components shortage to last until 2022
Apple supplier’s admission suggests leading tech brands are feeling the squeeze
Monday, 29 March, 2021

Taiwan
US to make it easier for diplomats to meet Taiwanese officials
Plan to loosen restrictions on contacts with Taipei threatens to provoke China
Saturday, 27 March, 2021

Chinese politics & policy
US fears China is flirting with seizing control of Taiwan
Chinese warplanes fly through island’s air defence zone in latest show of strength by Beijing
Wednesday, 24 March, 2021

The Big Read
TSMC: how a Taiwanese chipmaker became a linchpin of the global economy
At a time of shortages and superpower competition over new technology, the company is dominant in chip production
Promoted Content
Friday, 19 March, 2021

Asia manufacturing
Taiwanese Apple and Tesla contractor cuts China headcount by almost half
Delta Electronics to open more factories in south-east Asia and India
Wednesday, 17 March, 2021

Semiconductors
Samsung warns of deepening semiconductor shortage
Carmakers’ race to recover risks widening disruption to consumer and industrial chip supplies
Tuesday, 16 March, 2021

Foxconn Technology Group
Foxconn weighs up making electric vehicles in Wisconsin from 2023
World’s largest contract electronics manufacturer looks to reduce dependence on Apple
Wednesday, 10 March, 2021

Semiconductors
Taiwan accuses Bitmain of poaching its top chip engineers
Taipei investigates new front in Chinese efforts to snare semiconductor R&D expertise
Friday, 19 February, 2021

Asia maritime tensions
US concerned at Chinese law allowing coast guard use of arms
State department says move allowing patrols to fire on vessels in disputed waters could be used to intimidate
Friday, 19 February, 2021

Taiwan
Taiwan strengthens its security team
Reshuffle signals president’s resolve to tackle long-delayed defence reforms
Thursday, 18 February, 2021

Coronavirus pandemic
Taiwan accuses China of blocking efforts to buy Covid vaccines
Health minister says German group BioNTech was put under ‘political pressure’
Tuesday, 16 February, 2021

Inside BusinessSemiconductors
Semiconductor cycle out of balance after customers stock up
Inventory levels rise as companies brace for supply disruptions
Wednesday, 10 February, 2021

US-China relations
US admiral says Chinese military activity is rising in S China Sea
Naval exercises have increased over recent months, says commander of USS Theodore Roosevelt
Tuesday, 9 February, 2021

Trade Secrets
Taiwan in drive to sign trade deal with US Premium
Taipei hopes to emerge from isolation by restarting bilateral talks with Biden administration
Tuesday, 9 February, 2021

Taiwan
Taiwan looks for signs of US watering down bilateral relations
National security team on alert after subtle shifts in tone from Biden administration
Monday, 8 February, 2021

InterviewTaiwan
Taiwan senses opportunity to bolster relations with west after chip shortages
Trade representative John Deng says scarcity means governments can no longer ignore Taipei
Tuesday, 2 February, 2021

News in-depthChinese military
Beijing lays down a marker in South China Sea
PLA’s simulated attack on US carrier underscores determination to challenge American dominance
Saturday, 30 January, 2021

US-China relations
Chinese warplanes simulated attacking US carrier near Taiwan
Revelation underscores Joe Biden’s difficulties in easing tensions with Beijing
Friday, 29 January, 2021

Taiwan
Taiwan’s growth outpaces China for first time in three decades
Strong demand for technology exports and domestic consumption boost output
Thursday, 28 January, 2021

Semiconductors
Samsung says auto chip shortage could hit smartphones
Warning from world’s biggest memory chipmaker comes as car companies lobby governments for help