Taiwan bans government agencies from using DeepSeek, citing security concerns
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs said on Friday that public sector workers and critical infrastructure facilities should not use the technology.
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Trump's threat of Taiwan chip tariffs could give Nvidia a fresh headache after DeepSeek
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Taiwan-made chips, which could hit Nvidia, one of TSMC's biggest customers.
China's military corruption purges are 'just the tip of the iceberg,' the Pentagon says, and could put Beijing's ambitions in danger
US officials believe corruption issues could throw China off track for its modernization goals and plans for Taiwan in the coming years.
NATO allies worry the US can't defend Europe and counter China, but there's a way
China's growing threat may leave the US military less focused on defending its NATO allies in Europe. But a new study argues how the US can do both.
Taiwan believes China is behind damage to one of its crucial undersea cables
Taiwan suspects China of being behind damage to a crucial subsea communications cable just off its northern coast, which occurred last week.
Inside China's paramilitary force that could be key in an invasion of Taiwan
China is preparing paramilitary forces with amphibious and urban warfare training, possibly for a future invasion of Taiwan, military experts told BI.
Taiwan is preparing more than just the military for a China invasion
Taiwan aims to involve a range of people, including taxi drivers and security guards, to respond to emergencies.
Trump's defense policy pick once said TSMC can't end up in Chinese hands if China takes Taiwan
"Disabling or destroying TSMC is table stakes if China is taking over Taiwan," former senior Pentagon official Elbridge Colby said in February.
A key answer to China's growing surface navy is America's submarine force
China's surface navy is growing at a rapid pace as busy shipyards turn out new warships, but the US maintains an edge underwater with its submarines.
Taiwan gets its first US Abrams tanks as it prepares for a possible invasion by China
Taiwan has received 38 Abrams tanks from the US, boosting its aged tank force at a time when China is stepping up its military aggression against it.
Biden launched a US chipmaking boom. The jobs boost will come under Trump.
The Biden administration worked to boost chipmaking in the US. Much of the hiring for manufacturing jobs could come under Trump.
China's special forces are untested. Success in a Taiwan invasion could depend on them.
Chinese special operations forces would play key roles in any Taiwan assault, but serious issues like lack of combat experience limit their efficacy.
The 10 best cities in Asia for expats
Mercer ranked the best cities for expats. Twelve Asian cities, including Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo, ranked among the top 100.
China is studying sanctions on Russia to figure out how to handle them if it invades Taiwan, report says
China is closely monitoring the effects of Western sanctions on Russia to prepare for a possible invasion of Taiwan, The Wall Street Journal reported.
A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would depend on seizing its ports. That won't be easy.
A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would turn on seizing a major port facility. Taiwan has the tactics and weapons to make that a lot harder.
TSMC's Phoenix chip factories likely won't erase the US's reliance on Taiwan
TSMC's US factories likely won't produce the company's most advanced chips, but the Taiwan factories will.
Taiwan plans to spend $1B a year pivoting its economy from semiconductors to AI
Taiwan's technology minister said that "AI sovereignty" is a critical issue and benefits Taiwan's security, as the country announces major spending.
What Marco Rubio's nomination as Trump's secretary of state means for China and Taiwan
The nomination of Rubio, a China hawk who's been sanctioned by Beijing, comes at a tense moment in the Indo-Pacific region.
Taiwan wants to buy F-35 fighter jets and Patriot missiles to show Trump it's serious: report
The $15 billion package could include 60 F-35 fighter jets and 400 Patriot missiles, according to the Financial Times.
Trump said Taiwan should pay for US protection. Here's what a second Trump term could mean for the island.
In 2025, Taiwan will have to contend with uncertainty on whether the US will protect it, or play it.