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China Treats AI as Comprehensive Strategy and That Makes a Big Difference
Europe sees it only as a risky but needed lever on competitiveness, and this is not enough.
Fed Raises Rates to Curb Inflation, Despite Trump’s Preference for Lower Rates
September 17, 2026 -- Today’s top stories: Fed Raises Rates to Curb Inflation, Despite Trump’s Preference for Lower Rates, Huawei to Unveil Next-Gen AI Chip Today, Commercialization Scheduled for 2027, and SK Hynix in Talks with Intel about Deal to Make Memory Chips in the US.
How France and Taiwan Can Make AI Investment Strengthen Energy Security
Taiwan’s AI boom is increasing pressure on its power grid and energy security. Romain Blachier argues that closer cooperation with France could help Taiwan expand computing capacity while strengthening grid resilience, low-carbon power and energy independence.
The Real Engine of Taiwan's Tech Success Was Never Just the Science Park
Taiwan’s tech success was built on more than science parks. Chang-tai Hsieh argues that dense urban networks linking talent, universities, firms, and suppliers may be the real foundation of innovation, and the key to Taiwan’s next phase of growth.
New Taipei Rises, Taichung Falls: Voters Demand Local Leaders "Show They Care"
Taiwan’s latest local leadership survey shows voters rewarding mayors who focus on governance and local needs. As New Taipei rises and Taichung falls, four key trends reveal what is shaping public support ahead of the November local elections.
Taiwan's "K-Shaped" Economy Leaves Young Workers Behind the AI Boom
Taiwan's AI boom has fueled economic growth but also widened the gap between high-income tech workers and everyone else. As many young people face stagnant wages, rising debt, and growing financial pressure, experts are asking how Taiwan can ensure the AI era creates opportunities for all, not just a privileged few.
Gates Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Narrow the AI Divide
September 16, 2026 -- Today’s top stories: Gates Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Narrow the AI Divide, Pentagon Says Iran War Has Drained U.S. Ammunition Stocks, and Canada’s Carney Turns to Europe as U.S. Ties Fray.
What Is Taiwan’s “Silicon Shield”—and Does It Still Protect Taiwan in 2026?
Taiwan’s dominance in advanced semiconductor manufacturing has long been described as a “silicon shield”—the idea that the world’s dependence on Taiwanese chips raises the cost of conflict in the Taiwan Strait. But as TSMC expands overseas and Taiwan faces new energy and security vulnerabilities, how much protection does that shield really provide?
Chip Stocks Tumble After AI Leaders Call for Slowdown
September 15, 2026 -- Today’s top stories: Chip Stocks Tumble After AI Leaders Call for Slowdown, Z.AI Plans $5 Billion Fundraising to Fuel AI Expansion, and Surging Inflation Puts Interest Rates Back in Focus.
How MediaTek Built a New Team With Intel and Apple Veterans
MediaTek is transforming its supply chain for the AI era by hiring industry veterans, investing billions to secure critical components, and adopting closer supplier collaboration to meet the industry's demand for faster production ramps.
Anthropic CEO Calls for Slower AI Development
September 14, 2026 -- Today’s top stories: Anthropic CEO Calls for Slower AI Development, Fujitsu Takes Fugaku-Derived AI Chips Global, and BRICS Calls for ‘Maximum Restraint’ in Middle East War.