Taiwan
PulseAugur coverage of Taiwan — every cluster mentioning Taiwan across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- employed by Lai Ching-te 90%
- employs Lai Ching-te 90%
- instance of Lai Ching-te 90%
- used by M142 HIMARS 90%
- affiliated with Kuomintang 70%
- located in Taipei 70%
- affiliated with Democratic Progressive Party 70%
- affiliated with Cheng Li-wun 70%
- located in Taiwan Strait 70%
- instance of Chips 70%
- located in Hainan 70%
- located in Fujian 70%
- 2026-07-21 regulatory Taiwan amended its Telecommunications Management Act to allow foreign satellite internet operators like Starlink to operate on the island. source
- 2026-07-20 regulatory Taiwanese prosecutors indicted a former TSMC deputy manager for allegedly attempting to steal confidential chipmaking documents for China. source
- 2026-07-20 regulatory Taiwan is reviewing its LNG imports from Papua New Guinea following the closure of its economic office. source
- 2026-07-13 regulatory Taiwan's defense ministry announced a new program to outsource routine security duties at military academies to private contractors. source
- 2026-07-02 regulatory Taiwan detains Super Micro workers in an investigation into alleged smuggling of Nvidia AI chips. source
- 2026-06-09 regulatory Lawmakers are debating a significant budget increase for a joint defense program with the United States. source
- 2026-06-02 regulatory Taiwan's authorities are reportedly stalling entry permits for mainland Chinese exhibitors, effectively blocking their participation in Computex 2026. source
- 2026-06-02 regulatory Taiwanese authorities are reportedly stalling entry permits for mainland Chinese exhibitors at Computex 2026, leading to their exclusion from the event. source
- 2026-06-02 research_milestone A Taiwanese air force T-34C trainer aircraft crashed during a training mission, resulting in the deaths of two pilots and initiating an investigation into the incident and the aircraft's fleet. source
- 2026-05-29 regulatory Beijing reportedly pressured the Trump administration to limit arms sales to Taiwan. source
- 2026-05-25 regulatory US indicates a potential pause on a US$14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. source
- 2026-05-22 regulatory The US Navy signaled a pause on a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. source
- 2026-05-22 regulatory Taiwanese authorities arrested three individuals for allegedly smuggling Nvidia chips and Supermicro servers to China. source
- 2026-05-21 regulatory Taiwanese authorities raided 12 locations and are seeking three individuals in the island's first formal crackdown on illicit AI semiconductor exports. source
- 2026-05-21 regulatory Taiwan conducted its first formal crackdown on AI chip smuggling, raiding multiple locations and pursuing fugitives involved in illicit exports. source
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Hong Kong TDC expands to Africa with new Egypt office
Hong Kong's Trade Development Council (TDC) is expanding its international presence by opening a new office in Egypt within the next nine months. This move is part of a strategy to tap into the growing potential of Afri…
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Man helps tourist, discovers long-lost relative at Lugu Lake
A man in China named Chen Jie encountered a tourist at Lugu Lake and offered to take his photo. During their conversation, they discovered they shared the same ancestral hometown of Puyuan. Further discussion revealed t…
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Hongkongers boost cross-border spending in mainland China, UnionPay data shows
Hong Kong residents are significantly increasing their spending in mainland China, driven by lower prices and the convenience of digital payments. UnionPay International reported a nearly 30% year-on-year rise in offlin…
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PLA fighter jet sorties near Taiwan hit 3-year low amid strategy shift
The number of People's Liberation Army (PLA) fighter jet sorties near Taiwan significantly decreased in the first half of 2026, falling by more than half compared to the previous year. This reduction brought the aerial …
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US imposes new tariffs on China and 50+ countries over forced labor concerns
The United States has imposed new tariffs on goods from China and over 50 other countries, citing concerns over forced labor. These tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, are part of a broader trade strategy that experts s…
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China vows to defend Brazil's sovereignty amid US tariffs
China has pledged to defend Brazil's sovereignty and development interests, according to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This commitment was made during a meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Manila…
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PLA showcases 'Steel Rain' munitions, hinting at Taiwan conflict strategy
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has showcased new "Steel Rain" airburst munitions, designed to scatter metal fragments over a wide area. Analysts suggest these weapons are intended for use against personnel and light…
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Hong Kong intensifies book shipment checks from Taiwan amid security law changes
Hong Kong customs has significantly increased its inspection of book shipments originating from Taiwan, with checks now reportedly occurring on nearly every shipment. This heightened scrutiny, which began in March and A…
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AI boom shifts emerging market capital to South Korea and Taiwan
Emerging market stock indices are seeing a significant shift, with South Korea and Taiwan now comprising over half of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, surpassing China and India. This change is driven by an AI-fueled su…
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Taiwan emerges as AI hub, fostering next-gen tech founders
Taiwan is positioning itself as a crucial hub for the AI revolution, leveraging its strengths in hardware, advanced chip manufacturing, and a culture of innovation. The region is fostering a new generation of tech found…
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Taiwan removes legal barriers for Starlink satellite internet
Taiwan's legislature has amended its Telecommunications Management Act, removing foreign ownership caps and the requirement for a Taiwanese chair for satellite internet operators. This change is expected to pave the way…
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US Intelligence Debunks 2027 Taiwan Invasion Myth
US intelligence assessments indicate that China does not have a concrete plan to invade Taiwan by 2027. This date, often cited in discussions about potential conflict, appears to be a misinterpretation or fabrication ra…
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Taiwan indicts ex-TSMC manager for alleged chip secrets theft to China
Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted a former TSMC deputy manager for allegedly attempting to steal confidential chipmaking documents and use them for a new semiconductor materials analysis company in China. The indictme…
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Taiwan reviews LNG imports from Papua New Guinea after office closure
Taiwan is reviewing its liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Papua New Guinea following the forced closure of its economic office in the Pacific nation. This closure, which Taiwan states occurred without prior consu…
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Hong Kong waiter with intellectual disability jailed for subversion
A Hong Kong court has sentenced a 23-year-old waiter with an intellectual disability to 28 months in prison for inciting subversion. The waiter pleaded guilty to publishing 118 subversive messages on social media and at…
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AI drives PCB demand, boosting photosensitive dry film market to 13.6B RMB by 2030
A report from CITIC Securities indicates that the demand for printed circuit boards (PCBs) is experiencing a structural growth cycle, primarily driven by AI servers, data centers, and high-speed network equipment. This …
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Jensen Huang visits Japan to bolster AI and semiconductor ties
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang recently visited Japan, meeting with key figures in the country's tech and business sectors. His discussions likely focused on strengthening NVIDIA's presence and partnerships within Japan, poten…
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Taiwan food safety scandal hits ruling party ahead of elections
A food safety scandal involving excessive levels of benzo[a]pyrene in soybean salad oil has emerged in Taiwan. The contamination was discovered by Namchow Group during routine testing and affected products from Central …
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TSMC commits $100B more to Arizona for 2nm fabs, boosting US investment to $265B · 2 sources tracked
TSMC has announced an additional $100 billion investment in Arizona to build at least four new 2nm chipmaking fabs and advanced packaging facilities. This brings TSMC's total U.S. commitment to $265 billion, with the ne…
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Southeast Asia risks missing AI boom due to value chain gap, says economist
Southeast Asian economies risk falling behind in the AI revolution due to a lack of significant movement up the value chain in manufacturing and research, according to Standard Chartered's chief ASEAN economist Edward L…