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Last update: 6 hours agoUS-China Diplomacy, Taiwan at the Center: After Trump’s Beijing trip, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te hit back hard: Taiwan “will never be traded away,” insisting US arms sales are key to regional peace. Arms-Sales Uncertainty: Trump and US trade officials framed Taiwan weapons as part of broader negotiations with China, while Xi warned mishandling Taiwan could trigger “clashes and even conflicts,” leaving Taipei bracing for a possible pause or delay. Market Mood: Global markets wrestled with sticky inflation and Iran-linked energy risk, even as investors found small relief in signals of tariff easing. Semiconductor Supply-Chain Push: Taiwan-linked industry momentum echoed beyond the island as ASML and Tata Electronics signed to equip India’s first commercial 300mm fab in Dholera, targeting 50,000 wafers/month—another reminder that chip capacity is becoming a geopolitical project. Local Tech Infrastructure: Taipei’s Beitou-Shilin Tech Park is still stuck on power-substation design disputes that could slow Nvidia-linked construction. Culture & Soft Power: Taiwan is promoting films and immersive works at Cannes, including a Taiwan Pavilion at the Marche du Film.
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