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US arms sales to Taiwan on ‘pause’ due to Iran war, says acting navy chief

Hung Cao’s comments are latest blow to Taipei after Donald Trump recently cast doubt over US’s enduring support

The Guardian - UK

U.S. pauses $14bn Taiwan arms sale just days after Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping in China

Taipei says it’s yet to receive formal notice as concerns grow over Washington’s commitment to island’s security

The Independent UK

Gene Solutions Showcases AI-Powered Multi-Omics Liquid Biopsy Innovations at TJCC 2026: Advancing Precision Oncology in Taiwan

TAIPEI, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gene Solutions, an innovative global biotechnology company advancing AI-powered multi-omics solutions for cancer detection and precision oncology, participated in the 30th Taiwan Joint Cancer Conference (TJCC 2026), marking its first major oncology conference presence in Taiwan.

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Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan's president

Former U.S. President Donald Trump intends to speak with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te. This unprecedented move risks angering China, which views Taiwan as its own territory. Beijing has previously responded to U.S. engagement with Taiwan by conducting military drills. The U.S. officially acknowledges China's "One China" policy but provides Taiwan…

The Economic Times

Trump looks to upend decades of US policy by speaking with Taiwan’s leader about arms sale

US president says he will work on ‘Taiwan problem’ during proposed call with Lai Ching-te

The Independent UK

GIGABYTE's Cutting-edge Innovations Recognized with COMPUTEX 2026 Best Choice Award

TAIPEI, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, announces that its innovations have been honored at the COMPUTEX 2026 Best Choice Award, recognizing innovative AI technologies in the motherboard, graphics card, and laptop categories. The award-winning lineup reflects GIGABYTE's focus on enabling scalable AI deployment through…

AAP

Trump claims he will speak to Taiwan’s president, departing from decades-long diplomatic norms

US and Taiwanese presidents have not spoken directly since Washington shifted diplomatic recognition to Beijing from Taipei in 1979

The Guardian - AU

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Innodisk Launches High-Speed 10GbE LAN Series to Power Next-Generation Edge AI Networking

TAIPEI, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Innodisk, a leading global AI solution provider, today launched its High-Speed 10GbE LAN Series, a portfolio of LAN modules built to address the growing networking demands of edge AI applications. As edge AI applications increasingly rely on real-time data exchange between sensors, edge servers,…

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Taiwan leader says 'foreign forces' cannot decide island's future

TAIPEI - Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that "foreign forces" cannot decide the future of the democratic island, which relies heavily on US security backing to deter a potential Chinese attack.

Bangkok Post

Compal and Exascale Collaborate to Showcase Integrated AI Infrastructure Solution at COMPUTEX 2026

TAIPEI, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Compal Electronics, Inc. (Compal; TWSE: 2324) will showcase its next-generation integrated AI infrastructure solutions at COMPUTEX 2026, highlighting the company's expanding capabilities across AI servers, liquid cooling, and data center infrastructure integration. As AI workloads continue driving rapid growth in power density and thermal…

AAP

Trump’s shifting remarks on Taiwan are perfect for China to exploit

President’s remarks about Taiwan arms deals being a ‘negotiating chip’ with Beijing have been seized on by Chinese state media

The Guardian - UK

"Taiwan no pushover": Chinese Studies Expert Srikanth Kondapalli warns Beijing faces catastrophic casualties in event of invasion

Chinese Studies expert at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, broke down the long-term regional stability implications of US President Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing on May 13-15, emphasising that Taipei maintains high-tech operational military hardware capable of striking deep inside the mainland.

The Economic Times

Taiwan's message to China after Trump-Xi meet: US arms sales safe, Washington ties to deepen

Taiwan asserted that U.S. arms sales are protected by American law, aiming to reassure its citizens after the Trump-Xi summit. Taipei emphasized its commitment to deepening strategic ties with the United States, stressing that military assistance is not a negotiable concession with China.

The Times of India

For anxious Taiwan, Trump’s silence after Xi talks is best possible outcome

Island breathes sigh of relief as fears recede that US could jettison longstanding support

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil failed to get a Chinese visa and will be covering Trump’s trip from over 1,000 miles away

Dokoupil will instead broadcast the CBS Evening News from Taipei, the capital of Taiwan

International Business Times

Taiwan Officials On Edge as Trump Prepares to Discuss Arms Sales With China: Report

President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week is being watched with anxiety in Taipei, where officials fear Taiwan's security could become part of a broader negotiation involving trade and U.S.-China relations.

The Guardian - AU

Bitter aftertaste: Taiwan’s leading baristas forced to compete at global coffee championship as ‘Chinese Taipei’

Decision by the World Coffee Championships has enraged members of Taiwan’s coffee community, including previous winners of the competition

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan accuses China of vegetable laundering via Vietnam

Taiwanese officials have accused firms in China of attempting to evade import restrictions by rerouting vegetables through neighbouring Vietnam

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The Independent UK

Taiwan’s foreign minister arrives in Eswatini after president’s trip blocked amid China pressure claims

Taiwan’s top diplomat says Taipei would not be held back by ‘authoritarian forces’

The Independent UK

Taiwanese minister makes rare visit to contested island in South China Sea

Kuan Bi-ling’s visit to Taiwan-controlled Itu Aba, also known as Taipei Island, comes after seven years

The Guardian - AU

‘I will not yield’: Taiwan convulsed by 17-year prison sentence for populist opposition figure

The opposition Taiwan People’s party stands by founder Ko Wen-je despite sentence, alleging prosecutors were pressured by ruling DPP party

The Guardian - AU

Former Taiwan men’s coach kicked out of Women’s Asian Cup match for ‘political chants’

Former player and national coach Chen Kuei-jen was escorted out of stadium by police for referring to Taiwan instead of Chinese Taipei

Sports Illustrated

Taiwan Train Station Erupted in Joy As Chinese Taipei Upset Korea for the First Time in WBC

Chinese Taipei is still alive after defeating Korea 5–4 in extra innings.

International Business Times

(VIDEO) Shohei Ohtani Crushes Grand Slam in Japan's Dominant WBC Opener Against Chinese Taipei

Shohei Ohtani wasted no time asserting his dominance on the international stage, blasting a grand slam in the second inning to ignite Japan's explosive offense in a commanding 13-0 victory over Chinese Taipei on Friday, March 6, 2026

Sports Illustrated

World Baseball Classic 2026: Complete List of MLB Players Participating

Major League Baseball is sending 190 players to the event.

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