When Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC chose to settle out of court with China's SMIC for IP violations, it spared its rival from a potentially ruinous lawsuit, and in the process gained far more for itself.

The sparring between Google and China is a clash of opposing beliefs and interests on the issue of free speech. Which worldview will emerge the winner – "Don't Be Evil" or "Business the Chinese Way"?

In January 2010, the elite of the Asian economic establishment came together in Taipei to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, in an annual forum with Asia as its focus.

For Jack Ma, CEO of Internet company Alibaba, rebounding from the economic downturn is a challenge, and an opportunity, especially for the little guy.

With the rise of hot money and shrewd corporate financing, Taiwan's no-frills growth model has given way to a new expansionary game of acquisition. What capabilities will companies need in order to wage battle in this new environment?