Matthew Fulco

Fueled by the AI boom, advanced packaging, and overseas expansion, TSMC is strengthening its global lead while navigating labor constraints, geopolitical risk, and competition with China.

Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin poses with representatives of startups who joined the Taiwan delegation to the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit in May. (PHOTO: MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS)

Maritime drones could offer Taiwan a cost-effective way to strengthen surveillance and counter China’s growing naval power. But funding disputes and technological gaps may complicate efforts to build an operational fleet.

Taiwan’s Asian Asset Management Center initiative is gaining momentum as policymakers seek to keep more of the island’s growing private wealth onshore. But tax disadvantages, limited investment options, and talent shortages could constrain its international ambitions.

Ahead of a high-stakes US-China summit planned for September 24 at the White House, Beijing appears to be spotlighting its influence over Iran to gain leverage during negotiations with its chief geopolitical rival.

Historic trails, former mining towns, and fishing villages reveal northeastern Taiwan’s rich heritage amid striking coastal scenery. Explore how community-led tourism is helping preserve local traditions and revitalize rural life.

Taiwan’s push to build a low-Earth orbit satellite network for communications resilience faces technical bottlenecks, high costs, and geopolitical challenges. International partnerships could help bridge the gap as it develops domestic capabilities.

Taiwan’s expanding data center sector is placing new demands on water supplies, electricity, and local infrastructure. Can resource planning and regulatory safeguards keep pace with AI growth?

When U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met last month, they failed to make headway on one of the most contentious issues in the bilateral relationship: Beijing’s sweeping critical minerals export restrictions that have roiled Pentagon and commercial supply chains alike.

In 2022, Ukraine relied almost entirely on Chinese components for its military drones. While that dependency has now been drastically reduced, Ukraine still relies on Beijing for essential parts that remain difficult to replace at the necessary scale and cost.