On Saturday in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined TSMC for its annual sports day, themed around “unity, vitality and innovation.” Seated
How Long Taiwan Can Keep Its Lights On
As Taiwan prepares for China to impose a maritime blockade, the island’s chief concern should be its reliance on imported fuel. Taiwan imports 97%
Bessent Listens With ‘Great Interest and Patience’ to Taiwan’s Semiconductor Story
When U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Taiwan’s envoy to APEC, Lin Hsin-i (林信義), met on Friday, they discussed chips. Bessent wanted to know
Taiwan Tech Update: October 31, 2025
Semiconductors Taiwan’s vice premier, Cheng Li-chiun (鄭麗君), denied earlier this month that Taiwan agreed to shift half of its U.S.-bound chip
China Mobilizes Mazu Worship to Promote Unification
In March, two statues of the sea goddess Mazu boarded Xiamen Airlines Flight 881 for a six-day trip to Taiwan. The statues were given boarding passes
Beijing Steps Up Persecution of China’s Underground Christians
Nearly 30 pastors, preachers and members of an underground, Protestant church called Zion were arrested in China this month. “We believe
China’s Fourth Plenum: What to Watch For
China is convening the fourth plenum of the 20th Communist Party congress in Beijing from Monday to Thursday this week. The top order of business will
What Is the 48 Group Club and Why Is It Connected With So Many U.K. Elite?
Chairman Mao stares down from his portrait, but not only at Tiananmen. He also serves as the banner on the LinkedIn page for a British company which
Taiwan’s Posturing Over Non-Red Supply Chains
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) is reviving the Cold War color code to distinguish between the good and bad sides of the global economy.
Chinese Women Hold Up Half the Sky?
“On the new journey of Chinese modernization, every woman is a star,” Chinese president Xi Jinping (習近平) said during his keynote address at the Global
Starmer Is Driving the U.K.’s China Policy Into a Quagmire
From mega-embassies to alleged spies, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is struggling to recast the U.K.’s relationship with China to create a best
Make Sure the Mirror Is Glass
When the U.S. State Department criticized Beijing for subverting the rule of law in Hong Kong in 2020, China’s foreign ministry spokesperson gave a