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From ”Bicycles Kingdom” to ”Cycling Kingdom”

6 Must-Experience Bikeway Outings in 2024

Taiwan, once celebrated as the "Kingdom of Bicycles" for its prolific bike manufacturing, has evolved into a "Cycling Kingdom." And here are six must-experience bikeways in 2024.

How the Sunflower Movement changed Taiwan

A decade after the Sunflower Movement, Taiwan continues to drift apart from China. However, the new political landscape and third-party forces once highly anticipated have now taken divergent paths.

Taiwan ETF growth tops the world, highlighting three major risks

High-dividend ETFs, once considered regular investment targets, have transformed into a speculative tool in Taiwan. With Taiwanese retail investors rushing to buy ETFs, boasting the world's highest five-year compound growth rate, what impact will this have on Taiwan's stock market?

What is learnt on summer camps

In this op-ed, author Federico Davicino shares a heartfelt reflection on the transformative power of summer camps, drawing from his extensive experience as both a participant and a leader. Could a summer camp be the key to unlocking a child's potential for growth and self-discovery?

Taiwan’s AI Future depends on nuclear power

As Taiwan confronts escalating energy demands driven by AI and clean tech, this op-ed argues for the pivotal role of nuclear energy in securing the island's technological future and autonomy. Given the global race for technological supremacy, can Taiwan afford to overlook the potential of nuclear power in powering its AI aspirations?

How AI Stock Socionext Became Japan’s Largest IPO

Socionext, a joint venture between time-honored Japanese electronics giants Fujitsu and Panasonic, is the largest designer of custom-designed integrated circuits in Japan. Banking on the advanced manufacturing technology of chip foundry Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the company has evolved into a new leader in the AI chip war. What’s the story behind this success?

How can China maintain 5% GDP growth with 'new productive forces'?

Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced in his report at the National People's Congress that the goal set for China's GDP growth in 2024 will be an ambitious 5%. In the face of China's homegrown housing crisis and its tensions with the U.S., how will China achieve its target?

Are imports bad? America’s Turn to Mercantilism

The U.S. political circles are not only hostile to China, but are essentially hostile to imports. Both parties embrace the mercantilist thinking of "exporting is good and importing is bad." How will this harm global economy and trade?

Regulating social media: Free Speech and social media in the U.S. and Taiwan

In the op-ed, the author delves into the intricate balance between free speech and the regulation of social media platforms, which is examined within the contrasting contexts of Taiwan and the United States. Highlighting Taiwan's approach, she underscores how Taiwan's democratic infrastructure, bolstered by collaboration between civil society and the technology sector, safeguards against misinformation while maintaining one of Asia's freest online environments.

The Japan-Taiwan semiconductor island chain

TSMC recently opened a new wafer fab in Japan, igniting a new era of semiconductor cooperation between Japan and Taiwan. What motivated TSMC to expand into Japan, and how could this new “island chain” affect the global semiconductor market?

Following Kinmen patrol fatalities, will China keep challenging the Taiwan Strait median line?

The Chinese Marine Police's vow to 'normalize enforcement' follows a recent incident of a Chinese fishing boat trespassing into Taiwan's territorial waters. Despite escalating tensions, the Taiwan Affairs Office has convened in Taiwan for the first time since the epidemic, indicating significant engagement. Nevertheless, signs point to China downplaying the incident's significance. Why the lack of urgency?

Behind AMAX, one of NVIDIA’s earliest partners

Taiwanese AI company AMAX, which just joined the Taiwan stock market last year, was established in Silicon Valley over 40 years ago. With half of its revenue from AI, it stands as one of NVIDIA's first GPU server partners. How did they achieve this?