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Taiwan To Buy Six Million Metric Tons of Alaskan LNG Annually
Published 10/14/2026 18:36 By Scott Huang/Ai Chi Taiwan has confirmed plans to purchase six million metric tons of liquefied natural gas annually from a proposed Alaska pipeline project, following an announcement by US President Donald Trump. Taiwan’s economy ministry said the estimated investment of up to US$4.4 billion could help diversify energy supplies from 2032. The deal comes as Taiwan seeks to strengthen energy security amid global supply chain disruptions. Middle East LNG Energy
President Lai Reaffirms Defense Buildup as Taiwan Marks National Day
Here in front of the Presidential Office, Taiwan is celebrating its National Day. In his address, President Lai Ching-te reaffirmed his commitment to boosting the country’s defense amid growing threats from China. But Lai stressed that building up Taiwan’s defenses is about deterring conflict, not provoking it. LAI CHING-TE, TAIWAN PRESIDENT: "Our aim by increasing investment in national defense is not to provoke. Rather, it is to deter war.
Taipei Mayoral Race Spotlights Candidates' Drug Policies
The two main candidates running for Taipei mayor are going toe-to-toe over their drug policies. Both have expressed an interest in taking the issue to a debate.
FM Lin Expands Economic Cooperation in Guatemala With US Business Reps
Taiwan's foreign minister Lin Chia-lung shakes hands with his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martinez as they announce deeper cooperation in trade and investment. And it's not just the two countries involved – Taiwan wants to help its diplomatic ally reach American investors and markets, too.
Analysis: 'Chipflation’ Reshaping the Smartphone Market
The Smartphone Price Squeeze NEIL SHAH, CO-FOUNDER COUNTERPOINT RESEARCH: “Yeah. So, uh, because of the rising memory prices, we are seeing the overall cost of the devices going up, especially what is happening in the lower end of the devices where they are getting so costly that you cannot launch new devices. And that is resulting in almost 14% drop this year. And next year it will be 3 to 4% drop.
Analysis: AI Safety in Focus as Trump-Xi Meeting Looms
Growing concerns over runaway AI are mounting, and the technology is reportedly on the agenda for the Trump-Xi meeting. TaiwanPlus spoke with Ethan Tu, founder of Taiwan AI Labs, a research organization focused on trustworthy and responsible AI, to learn more about the debate.
Analysis: VP Bi-khim Hsiao's Visit to Europe
Taiwan Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao has returned from an unannounced visit to Italy. For more on what her trip means for the future of Taiwan-EU ties, TaiwanPlus speaks to Marcin Jerzewski, the head of the European Values Center for Security Policy's Taiwan office.
Japanese Lawmakers Visit Taiwan as Regional Tensions Rise
Published 09/08/2026 15:58 By Scott Huang/Leslie Liao A delegation of seven Japanese lawmakers has arrived in Taiwan to discuss regional security, joining two other Japanese groups currently visiting the country as ties between Japan and China remain strained. Led by Conservative Party of Japan's Kitamura Haruo, the delegation says peace and stability are important for Japan and the broader region, and that it supports efforts to advance more pro-Taiwan legislation.
Burlap Highways Give New Taipei's Migrating Mitten Crabs a Leg Up
Published 09/07/2026 14:22 Updated 09/07/2026 15:51 By Scott Huang/Ted Chen/Bryn Thomas At the Bitan waterfront in New Taipei, volunteers are laying out burlap sacks to help juvenile mitten crabs climb past concrete weirs to migrate upstream. Water resources expert Yu Chin-yu says the crabs climb the material five to ten times faster than plain concrete, with algae on the sacks providing an added food source along the way.
Defense Ministry Orders Investigation Into Hack at CSIST
Taiwan’s defense minister has ordered an investigation after the Chung-Shan Institute, the country’s main military-affiliated research hub, was hacked. The institute initially attributed hundreds of expired procurement notices being sent to suppliers to an AI cybersecurity tool, but later said an external contractor’s software had been breached.
Analysis: Canceled US-South Korea Drills Raise Questions Over Regional Deterrence
Published 08/25/2026 19:22 Updated 08/25/2026 19:37 By Scott Huang/Lery Hiciano Defense analyst Bryce Barros of the Institute for National Defense and Security Research gives TaiwanPlus his take on the canceled US-South Korea joint military exercises, saying the decision could raise questions about US commitment to the Indo-Pacific and weaken the credibility of regional deterrence.
Taipei Metro Layout Change Sparks Online Backlash
The Taipei Metro has made some changes to the layout of its cars, saying they're for accessibility. But, some online have taken issue with the change, saying there's a deeper political motive at play.
Etihad Airways Apologizes Over ‘Taiwan, China’ In-Flight Announcement
An announcement referring to Taiwan as part of China on an Etihad flight to Taipei has sparked outrage online and drawn a protest from Taiwan’s foreign ministry. Taiwan's civil aviation authorities said Etihad Airways later apologized for the announcement and revised the wording.
University Open House, Airsoft Competition Boost Military Awareness
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/John Van Trieste Publish Date - 07/26/2026 National Defense University's Taipei campus has held an open house featuring military displays and an airsoft shooting contest aimed at building military awareness and training practical skills amid China's threats to take Taiwan by force.
Think Tank Founder Speaks Out After Attack by Chinese National - TaiwanPlus
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Lery Hiciano Publish Date - 07/09/2026 Taiwan's government has condemned the assault on think tank founder Yaita Akio, describing the incident as part of a broader pattern of transnational repression linked to Beijing. Speaking after the incident, Yaita said repeated acts of violence can gradually undermine freedom of expression and warned that anyone who publicly voices their views could become a target.
Canoe Voyage Revives Taiwan-Philippines Indigenous Ties - TaiwanPlus
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Fuhua Hung/Pichi Chuang/Sandy Chi Publish Date - 07/06/2026
AIT, Taichung Forum Spotlights Taiwan’s Ambitions To Grow Drone Industry - TaiwanPlus
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Lery Hiciano Publish Date - 07/02/2026
Taipei Metro Kicks Off New Multi-Payment Initiative
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Sandy Chi Publish Date - 07/01/2026
Taiwan Gifts Traditional Tao Canoe to the Philippines
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Pichi Chuang/Sandy Chi Publish Date - 06/27/2026
Climate and Natural Disasters
A timely seasonal rain spell has delivered roughly 390 million tons of water to Taiwan's reservoirs, effectively resolving low water levels across the southern region. While the intense downpours have quieted down, weather authorities say precipitation will persist for another week. The Water Resources Agency is now expediting cross-regional pipeline networks to secure intercity water sustainability ahead of summer.
Tiananmen Crackdown Remembered in Taiwan Amid Pressure From China
A snapshot taken at the June 4th Tiananmen Crackdown in Beijing... 37 years later, the shoe’s owner and the source of the blood remain unknown, as does the death toll, which some scholars put in the thousands. This was just one of many photos left over after the 1989 crackdown. On its anniversary, they’re on display at this photography exhibition in Taipei. The curator, Silver Wong, is the first Hong Konger to dedicate such exhibition to the Tiananmen Square crackdown and its impact on the region.
Analysis: What Nvidia's Vision Means for AI and Taiwan
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Ryan Wu/Lily LaMattina Publish Date - 06/01/2026 To break down Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote speech at GTC Taipei, and what his announcements mean for the future of AI and Taiwan, reporter Lily LaMattina speaks to Rolf Bulk, head of semiconductors and infrastructure at the Futurum Group. Semiconductors AI Nvidia Computex Jensen Huang Technology Tech artificial intelligence REPORTER: Huang’s GTC speech was over 2 hours long. He made a lot of big announcements.
High-Risk Chinese Apps Raise Security Concerns in Taiwan
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Lery Hiciano Publish Date - 05/27/2026 High-Risk Chinese Apps in Taiwan REPORTER: How popular are these apps, or similar ones, in Taiwan? Are they widespread enough to pose a threat? Crystal Tu (ASSISTANT RESEARCH FELLOW, INDSR): There are various status for popularity.
Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, Dubbed 'Steroid Olympics,' Ignite Debate
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Sandy Chi Publish Date - 05/25/2026
Yanping College: The Taiwanese University Shut Down After the 228 Incident
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Tiffany Wong Publish Date - 05/19/2026 A special exhibition at Taipei’s National 228 Museum is shedding light on the forgotten history of Yanping College, a short-lived university founded in 1946. The school opened after World War II with classes taught in Taiwanese Taigi and Japanese, reflecting the languages familiar to many local students at the time.
Taiwan Watches Closely for Shifts in US Policy After Trump-Xi Talks
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Cadence Quaranta Publish Date - 05/18/2026
Taiwan Launches Final Anping-Class Coast Guard Vessel
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/John Su/Lery Hiciano Publish Date - 05/15/2026 Taiwan has launched the Dong Gang, the 12th and final Anping-class patrol vessel built for the coast guard. The 600-ton ship can be used for law enforcement missions during peacetime, including tackling illegal fishing and smuggling, but can also be equipped with missiles and machine guns during wartime.
Taiwan Coast Guard Expels Chinese Research Vessel Near Southern Waters
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Tiffany Wong Publish Date - 05/12/2026
Deputy FM: Taiwan and Europe Face China's Threats Together
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Leslie Liao Publish Date - 05/07/2026
US: Taiwan Likely a Topic in Upcoming Trump-Xi Summit
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Leslie Liao Publish Date - 05/06/2026
Trash Pile-Up in Bali Poses Problems for Locals and Tourists
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/John Van Trieste Publish Date - 05/05/2026 The Indonesian island of Bali is struggling with a tide of garbage amid a new policy that's closed the biggest local dump to organic waste. Though the government has reasons for the policy, including safety, the resulting flood of waste is trying locals and visitors alike. Bali’s Trash Crisis REPORTER: On Bali, trash piles up with nowhere to go.
Foreign Ministry Condemns Cancellation of RightsCon Summit in Zambia
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Lery Hiciano Publish Date - 05/04/2026 RightsCon 2026, a major summit for human and digital rights, has been canceled in Zambia following reported pressure from Beijing. Organizers say Zambian officials were pressured by Chinese diplomats to exclude Taiwanese participants and alter event topics. Organizers opted to cancel the event entirely.
Analysis: Are the US and China Racing Toward Different AI Goals?
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Lily LaMattina Publish Date - 05/01/2026
Czech PM Snubs Delegation to Taiwan, Says Visits Harm China Business Ties
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Cadence Quaranta Publish Date - 04/21/2026
Taiwanese Government Wary of China’s Incentives After KMT Chair's Visit
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Cadence Quaranta Publish Date - 04/13/2026 Following Kuomintang Chair Cheng Li-wun’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, China has announced ten new measures that it says will deepen ties with Taiwan. These include plans to resume direct flights, relax travel restrictions for some Chinese tourists, and ease market access for Taiwanese agricultural products.
Two Years on From Hualien Earthquake, Locals Show Resilience and Strength
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Alec MacDonald/Tiffany Wong Publish Date - 04/03/2026
Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je Sentenced 17 Years in Corruption, Bribery Trial
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Luffy Li/Tiffany Wong Publish Date - 03/26/2026 A Taipei district judge handed former city mayor Ko Wen-je a 17-year sentence for corruption and bribery on Thursday. Ko was found guilty of accepting bribes for a real estate project while in office, and for embezzling political funds during his run for president in 2024 under the Taiwan People's Party. Ko may appeal the verdict, or else the sentence could mark the end of his political career.
Taiwan's Clothing and Drug Manufacturers Feel the Pinch From Iran War
Reporter/Provider - Scott Huang/Leslie Liao Publish Date - 03/25/2026
Topic 8: Integrating LLM Security into Your Existing Cybersecurity Framework: A Strategic Roadmap
Press enter or click to view image in full size The drama of the boardroom had ended. The frantic sprint to identify an invisible bias, the quiet dread of a silent data poisoning attack — they had all led to one conclusion: the five-pillar strategic blueprint, forged by Ava, Ben, and Emily. But a blueprint is only a promise. Now, in the humming reality of the security operations center, the real work begins.
Topic 7: Building an LLM Security Strategy: Key Pillars for Business Leaders to Focus On
Press enter or click to view image in full size Innovate Solutions’ journey into AI security moved from one crisis to the next, a rapid and urgent education. The initial attack on David Miller’s “Hijacked Bot” was a sharp reminder of the new threats lurking at the point of interaction. Soon after, the discovery of data poisoning exposed a more insidious vulnerability that could corrupt an AI’s core intelligence.
Topic 4: The Sneaky Threat: Understanding Prompt Injection and Its Strategic Business
The rhythmic hum of servers provided a constant, low backdrop to the Marketing Department’s open-plan office. The late afternoon light, a soft glow filtering through the large windows, illuminated various workstations where screens flickered with data. David Miller, Marketing Manager, took a sip of his lukewarm coffee, a small, satisfied smile playing on his lips. He watched his team engaging with customers, a quiet sense of accomplishment settling over him.
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