Religious Networks Become a New Geopolitical Front Taiwan is increasingly scrutinizing the role of religious organizations amid concerns that China may be using faith-based networks to expand its political influence on the self-governed island. What was once viewed primarily as cultural exchange is now being reassessed through a national security lens. Officials and analysts warn…
Political Polarization Shapes the Impeachment Move Taiwan’s opposition parties have launched impeachment proceedings against William Lai Ching-te, marking a sharp escalation in political confrontation. The move reflects intensifying polarization between the executive branch and an opposition-led legislature rather than a realistic effort to remove the president. Political analysts widely describe the action as symbolic, intended…
Tourism Slowdown Intensifies After Diplomatic Tensions Deepen Regional Uncertainty Japan is experiencing a significant decline in Chinese tourist arrivals following recent political statements by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding China’s Taiwan. These remarks generated backlash across Chinese social media platforms, prompting travelers to postpone or cancel planned visits to major Japanese destinations. Tourism officials warn…
TOKYO — November 17, 2025 — Japan’s tourism and retail stocks fell sharply on Monday after China advised citizens to avoid travel to Japan, deepening a diplomatic rift sparked by remarks from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing claimed that Takaichi’s recent comments had increased risks to…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — November 15, 2025 — Taiwan’s Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) brought the island’s cutting-edge AI and smart-energy innovations to the Philippines through its “Economic and Trade Forum Tour,” held in partnership with the Taiwan Association Inc. Philippines (TAP). The three-day engagement, running from November 13 to 15, aimed to deepen industrial collaboration,…
AI Demand Drives Surge in Overtime Hours Taiwan’s electronics component industry reported its highest-ever overtime levels in July, fueled by the global boom in artificial intelligence applications. According to the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS), employees in the sector averaged 27.7 overtime hours—the highest for July since records began in 1980. The…
Nvidia Charts Ambitious AI Future with Robotics and Open Infrastructure at Computex 2025 Taipei, Taiwan—Nvidia made a significant splash at this year’s Computex Taipei tech expo on Monday, unveiling a raft of announcements that span from pioneering humanoid robot development to a strategic opening of its high-performance NVLink technology. These moves are set to empower…
Nvidia Broadens AI Horizons with New Tech and Strategic Partnerships In a series of significant announcements at Computex 2025 in Taiwan, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled new products and initiatives designed to keep the tech giant at the epicenter of the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape. The moves signal Nvidia’s strategy to not only maintain…
Taiwan’s Tech Prowess on Global Display Taiwanese startups have demonstrated strong performance on the international stage, securing one second prize and two third places at the recent SelectUSA Tech competition held in the U.S. state of Maryland. The Ministry of Economic Affairs announced the achievements on May 14, highlighting the innovative capabilities within Taiwan’s burgeoning…
A Currency No One Can Use Despite global momentum in the cryptocurrency space, Taiwan remains cautious, if not skeptical. Since 2013, both the Central Bank and the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) have maintained a firm stance: Bitcoin is not a currency but a “highly speculative digital virtual commodity.” The government doubled down a year later,…
