Tag: Taiwan

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence identified 19 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels within its vicinity in the past 24 hours. Responding to the intrusion, Taiwan deployed air defense systems and monitored the activities closely. This marks the 253rd instance of Chinese military aircraft and 150 naval ship detections by Taiwan since September 2020.

After a 30-year absence, the United States is rebuilding its military presence in the Philippines, gaining access to additional military camps. This move is part of a broader strategy to create a strong defensive arc against China's increasing regional aggression, leveraging a long-standing alliance with strategic geographical significance.

The semiconductor equipment industry is set to achieve a record-breaking US$108.5 billion in sales for 2022, surpassing the previous year's US$102.5 billion. SEMI predicts continued growth in front-end and back-end manufacturing categories, despite an anticipated market decline to US$91.2 billion in 2023.

Taiwanese economic officials are expressing concerns about recent US semiconductor restrictions potentially harming the island's critical technology export sector. The new Chips and Science Act could significantly disrupt Taiwan's advanced chip manufacturing ecosystem, introducing uncertainty into global supply chains.

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, highlighting a major semiconductor investment that strengthens economic ties between Taiwan and the United States.

Japan approves a strategic semiconductor development project with TSMC, aiming to enhance technological capabilities and address global chip supply challenges in key industries like automotive manufacturing.