Politics
Japan plans 2-week shelters on islands near Taiwan
Central government to pay for facility construction for military emergency
Taiwan
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan builds up mobile defenses to fight off possible Chinese landing
New strategy emphasizes asymmetric warfare as force gap widens
Asia Insight
Japan sails close to offshore wind snags as fisheries, tech challenges lurk
Fishing co-ops must clear plan to connect turbines to central grid amid seabed doubts
Technology
Taiwan bets on Vietnam, Indonesia for future chip-industry talent
Government, employers and schools seek 320,000 international students by 2030
Economy
Taiwan central bank raises key interest rate in surprise move
Discount rate lifted to 2% from 1.875% to stave off lingering inflation
South China Sea
Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases in South China Sea
Foreign ministry says Beijing has foothold near Taipei-controlled islet
Japan immigration
Japan battles Taiwan and South Korea for foreign workers
Tokyo relaxes strict rules, but competitive pay remains a challenge
Opinion
Japan has role to play in bolstering Taiwan's defenses
Tokyo can help keep island's defenses well stocked and ready
Supply Chain
Foxconn lifts 2024 outlook on stronger AI server demand
Chairman Liu raises forecast from flattish to 'robust growth'
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan, China rescuers on mission near Taiwan-controlled islands
Taipei sends coast guard team after Chinese fishing boat capsizes
Technology
Taiwan chip powerhouses see February sales soar on AI demand
iPhone makers and other consumer-focused electronics producers struggled
International relations
Paraguay 'committed' to keeping Taiwan ties, foreign minister says
Taiwan's last ally in South America emphasizes shared principles, economic benefits
Travel & Leisure
Taiwan seeks more tourists from Indonesia
Regional competitors, decline in mainland visitors push more diverse approach
Semiconductors
Taiwan's PSMC says chip engineer shortage top challenge in Japan
Chipmaker's local head proposes joint school to train young people
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China People's Congress
China defense budget grows 7.2% despite other 'belt-tightening'
Military spending outpaces GDP growth; Beijing keeps firm stance on Hong Kong and Taiwan
Politics
Sunflower protests recast Taiwan's ties with the world, activist says
March is 10th anniversary of student movement that stopped a trade deal with China
Electronics
Tata, Powerchip to build India's first semiconductor fab
Taiwanese, Japanese, Thai firms join projects to fuel Modi's chip ambition
Opinion
Taiwan's post-bubble recovery holds lessons for China
Active monetary and industrial policy played key roles in island's turnaround
The Big Story
Japan's chip reboot: TSMC, Samsung, Micron pave way for silicon revival
After 20 'lost years,' subsidies help draw top-tier foreign chipmakers to invest
International relations
China flexes maritime muscle with bigger, tougher coast guard ships
Navy-style operations raise alarm in Taiwan, Japan and Philippines
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan minister says 5 China Coast Guard ships sailed near Kinmen
Move follows death of Chinese fishermen who died fleeing Taiwan boats
Indo-Pacific
Taiwan ally Tuvalu names former attorney general as prime minister
Feleti Teo's election shows ties with Taipei remain strong, envoy says
Technology
TSMC founder Morris Chang predicts Japan 'chip renaissance'
Industry veteran says AI chip execs are asking for huge capacity increases
Semiconductors
TSMC opens first chip plant in Japan for Sony and Renesas
Prime Minister Kishida announces support for company's second plant in Kumamoto
Ukraine war
Russia procures tank parts from Japan and Taiwan via China
Documents show company in Shenzhen used to evade U.S., U.K. sanctions