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China reiterates its One China principle on Taiwan over UN resolution

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TSMC posts record profit and pledges $100bn to expand US manufacturing

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday with a record second-quarter net profit, up 77% from a year earlier, while pledging a further $100bn (€87.4bn) to expand its chipmaking capacity in the US.

Business

TSMC's June sales drive revenue surge of 68% ahead of earnings report

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported a 35.6% increase in revenue during the first-half of 2026, and of 68% in June, highlighting continued strong demand for AI chips ahead of the firm's full second-quarter earnings report later this week.

Tech News

‘If China attacks Taiwan, you will be affected too,’ Taiwan warns EU

Euronews Next sat down with Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister Wu Chih-chung in an exclusive interview to talk about the silicon shield and why the world cannot afford to ignore the political tensions.

Tech News

From AI baristas to drones: Best and weirdest tech at Computex 2026

Euronews Next spotlights the most innovative and intriguing tech at the conference in Taiwan.

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How Taiwan's Asus plans to export its AI blueprint to the world

Euronews Next spoke to Asus' co-CEO about Nvidia-powered AI laptops and the company's plan to export its 'AI City' model.

Tech News

Nvidia unveils 'new era of PC' for AI age: Five key takeaways from GTC

The headline announcement was a new PC developed in partnership with Microsoft, which Huang called "the biggest reinvention in 40 years.

Taiwan

No notification from US on pause to €12bn arms sale, Taiwan says

Like other countries that maintain formal diplomatic ties with Beijing, the US doesn't recognise Taiwan as a country, but Washington remains the island’s strongest backer and arms supplier.

World News

Trump sets tone on Taiwan after Xi summit, signals talks

Trump last week issued a warning to Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China.

Culture news

Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and Lin King win the International Booker Prize

The 2026 International Booker Prize has been won by Taiwanese writer Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King for "Taiwan Travelogue", a historical romance judges praised for succeeding as "both a romance and an incisive postcolonial novel."

Europe News

Washington or Moscow: China’s Xi Jinping hosts Putin after Trump visit

Less than a week after the US president’s visit to China, it is now Vladimir Putin who is heading to Beijing. The question is which leader will prove the more persuasive partner for China — Washington or Moscow?

Taiwan

Taiwan defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'

Trump’s calling of arms sales to Taiwan a “bargaining chip” has raised concerns on the self-governing island of a potential change in US foreign policy towards the territory after the US president’s latest visit to China.

World News

Taiwan responds to Trump's independence warning

Taiwan's foreign ministry said in a statement following Trump's comments that "Beijing has no right to claim jurisdiction over Taiwan."

China

Underwhelming summit outcome in China brings Trump back to reality

After raising high expectations ahead of his trip to Beijing, the U.S president leaves with little to show for it, disappointing investors. On key flashpoints such as Iran and Taiwan, China didn't give any ground.

China

Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi

This week's trip, the first since Trump visited Beijing in 2017, will involve highly anticipated talks with Xi on Thursday and Friday.

China

Taiwan opposition leader makes rare China visit in 'journey for peace'

Taiwan’s opposition leader makes historic six-day trip to Beijing to “boost dialogue and promote peace” ahead of a heavily anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

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More than 1,000 athletes compete in World Indoor Tug-of-War Championships in Taiwan

More than 1,000 athletes compete in the World Indoor Tug-of-War Championships at Taipei Arena, marking the first time Taiwan has hosted the international competition.