Taiwan
PulseAugur coverage of Taiwan — every cluster mentioning Taiwan across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- employs Lai Ching-te 90%
- employed by Wellington Koo Li-hsiung 90%
- affiliated with Cheng Li-wun 90%
- instance of Lai Ching-te 90%
- affiliated with Lai Ching-te 70%
- headquartered in Taipei 70%
- affiliated with Kuomintang 70%
- affiliated with Shangri-La Dialogue 60%
- affiliated with Pete Hegseth 60%
- affiliated with Washington 60%
- affiliated with Supermicro 60%
- competes with Ukraine 50%
- 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
- 2026-05-21 regulatory Taiwan conducted its first formal crackdown on AI chip smuggling, raiding multiple locations and pursuing fugitives involved in illicit exports. 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
- 2026-05-17 regulatory Taiwan's president stated that US arms sales are the most important deterrent to regional conflict, in response to comments by Donald Trump suggesting these sales could be a bargaining chip with China.
- 2026-05-16 regulatory Taiwan declared itself a sovereign and independent nation.
- 2026-05-16 regulatory Former President Trump described a pending arms sale to Taiwan as a negotiating chip with China.
- 2026-05-16 controversy Former U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on arms sales and chip production have heightened tensions regarding Taiwan's status.
- 2026-05-16 regulatory Former U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a willingness to use arms sales to Taiwan as a negotiating point with China.
- 2026-05-13 research_milestone Taiwan stages a live-fire military exercise simulating defense against a mainland Chinese assault. source
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Beijing slams Taiwan's Lai for honoring Japanese colonial-era engineer
Beijing has expressed strong disapproval of Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te's decision to honor Yoichi Hatta, a Japanese engineer from the colonial era. A commentary in the People's Daily criticized Lai for 'forge…
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Tsinghua academic: Taiwan issue resolution trend to persist post-Xi-Trump summit
Wu Yongping, a leading specialist on Taiwan affairs and dean at Tsinghua University, shared his perspectives on the implications of the Xi-Trump summit for Taiwan. He believes that regardless of the summit's outcome, th…
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China's PLA objects to Japan's drone deployment near Taiwan
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) has criticized Japan's plan to deploy satellite-aided drones to its southwestern islands, near Taiwan. The PLA Daily, a Chinese military publication, stated that despite Japan's claims…
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Scholar: Trump presidency limits Taiwan independence space
A leading Chinese scholar on Taiwan affairs, Wu Yongping, believes that Donald Trump's presidency has reduced the room for Taiwan's independence. Wu, who is also the dean of the Institute for Taiwan Studies at Tsinghua …
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Jardine Matheson sells KFC, Pizza Hut assets for $400M
Jardine Matheson is divesting its KFC and Pizza Hut franchise assets across Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Myanmar, and Vietnam, with an estimated 1,000 stores and 25,000 employees. The sale, valued at approximately $400 mil…
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Taiwan sends top negotiator to China for Apec meeting amid tensions
Taiwan will send its top trade negotiator to an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) meeting in mainland China, marking a rare instance of participation since official communication ceased in 2016. This move suggest…
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Taiwan's Digital Minister Tang to discuss civic AI at Oxford
Taiwan's Digital Minister Audrey Tang will speak on May 22nd about "Good Enough Ancestor: Software Freedom as Civic Care across Generations." The talk, organized with a local FOSS group, will explore how software freedo…
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Taiwan Focuses on Responsible AI Innovation and Ethics
Taiwan is emphasizing the development and deployment of responsible AI technologies. The nation is focusing on ethical considerations and safety measures to ensure AI benefits society. This initiative aims to foster inn…
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Middle East conflict disrupts AI infrastructure, energy, and chip supplies
Geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, are disrupting the global high-tech industry by impacting critical supply chains for energy, materials, and logistics. This has led to increased operational and fi…
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JSR builds Taiwan photoresist plant to support TSMC's advanced chip production
JSR, a major Japanese chemical supplier, is establishing its first photoresist production facility in Taiwan, aiming to be operational by 2028. This move is a strategic response to the increasing demand for advanced mat…
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US Defense Secretary joins Trump in China to boost military talks
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth accompanied Donald Trump on a state visit to China, marking a significant step in strengthening military communications between the two nations. The visit aims to de-escalate tensions and avo…
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Taiwan stages live-fire drill simulating Chinese assault amid Trump-Beijing talks
Taiwan conducted a live-fire military exercise on the island of Kinmen, simulating a defense against a mainland Chinese amphibious assault. The drill involved deploying artillery, tanks, and anti-tank missiles, includin…
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Student disrupts Taiwan trains with radio tech, old keys
A student in Taiwan disrupted high-speed train services using radio technology and outdated security keys. This incident highlights the reliance on digital infrastructure for everyday operations and underscores the impo…
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Xi and Trump discuss AI safety, trade, and Taiwan in Beijing summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and former US President Donald Trump met in Beijing to discuss trade and AI safety, with both leaders emphasizing the need for best practices to prevent non-state actors from accessing advan…
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Trump's Beijing visit sparks Taiwan arms sale fears
Former US President Donald Trump's potential visit to Beijing has raised concerns in Taiwan regarding future arms sales. Taiwan fears that Trump's transactional diplomacy could lead to the island being used as a bargain…
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Taiwanese kitchen rail supplier King Slide Works powers AI infrastructure
SemiAnalysis highlights the unexpected role of King Slide Works, a Taiwanese supplier of mechanical rails for kitchen drawers and cabinets, in the AI industry. The company's robust patent portfolio and strong mechanical…
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KMT official tells Beijing cross-strait ties aren't state-to-state
A vice-chair of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), met with a senior Beijing official to discuss cross-strait relations. The KMT official stated that relations are not state-to-state and emphasized sh…
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Taiwan train cyber-attack reveals global IT system flaws amid AI hardware crunch
Taiwan's recent train cyber-trauma highlights systemic vulnerabilities in global IT infrastructure, exacerbated by the AI hardware crunch. The incident underscores the growing risks associated with agentic AI developmen…
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US and China urged to choose constructive global power over destruction
The author argues that both the US and China must prioritize constructive global engagement over destructive actions. While the US has a history of failed interventions, China's rise has been largely peaceful and econom…
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Taiwan ranks in top 20 for AI diffusion globally
Taiwan has been recognized for its progress in AI diffusion, ranking among the top 20 countries globally in a recent report. This achievement highlights the nation's advancements and integration of artificial intelligen…