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China Eases Limits on Nvidia H200 Chips as AI Race Escalates
August 21, 2026 -- Today’s top stories: China Eases Limits on Nvidia H200 Chips as AI Race Escalates, Samsung Eyes Massive $72 Billion Shareholder Return Program, and Young US Adults Increasingly Wary of AI Job Losses, Pew Finds.
How Taiwan’s Semicon Became the World’s Semiconductor Beauty Pageant
Semicon Taiwan has become more than a trade show—it is a global stage for the AI semiconductor race. With a record 18 national pavilions, countries are competing to partner with Taiwan's chip industry. Here's why the world is turning to Taiwan, what China's absence signals, and whether the AI chip boom can continue.
India’s Growing Engagement in the Indo-Pacific and What it Means for Taiwan
As India expands its role across the Indo-Pacific through stronger regional partnerships and strategic cooperation, its relationship with Taiwan is also entering a new phase. What does India’s growing regional engagement mean for Taiwan?
Luye's Organic Farmer Behind Taiwan's Native Shan Yun Tea
Shan Yun (山蘊) is Taiwan's rare native tea species — scientifically classified as Camellia formosensis — traced to a wild population discovered in the Taiping mountain area of Yanping Township, Taitung, near Luye's Yongkang tribal settlement. After nearly two decades of survey and breeding work by the Tea Research and Extension Station's Taitung branch, the cultivar was officially named in 2019 and released to growers in 2020. One of the first farmers to bring it into production was Zhang Huan-jui, known locally as "A-Shan," an award-winning organic red oolong grower from Luye.
Unitree Robotics Surges More Than 600% in Shanghai Debut
August 20, 2026 -- Today’s top stories: Unitree Robotics Surges More Than 600% in Shanghai Debut, US–South Korea Scale Back Joint Military Drills, and Apple Overhauls EU App Store Fees.
US 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High
August 19, 2026 -- Today’s top stories: US 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High, Anthropic’s Annualized Revenue Run Rate Hits $65 Billion, and India’s Protected Market May Be Holding Back R&D.
COUPE: TSMC's Game Changer After CoWoS
TSMC's new COUPE platform could become the next major breakthrough after CoWoS. By combining advanced packaging with silicon photonics, it helps overcome the limits of copper connections in AI data centers, while strengthening TSMC's technology leadership and Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain.
Taiwanese American-Founded AOI Closes in on U.S. Laser Trio
As AI drives demand for faster data transmission, high-performance lasers have become a critical technology for next-generation data centers. This article explores how Taiwanese American-founded Applied Optoelectronics (AOI) overcame repeated crises to become one of the few companies capable of mass-producing advanced lasers, positioning itself alongside industry leaders in the silicon photonics era.
Why W. John Kao Went to Hawaii for a Job Interview
Why would the president of one of Taiwan's top universities consider leaving for the University of Hawaii? The controversy surrounding W. John Kao highlights deeper problems in Taiwan's higher education system, including low pay, limited reform powers, and a hiring process that discourages top international talent.
South Korea Proposes Talks with North Korea to Formally End War
August 18, 2026 -- Today’s top stories: South Korea Proposes Talks with North Korea to Formally End War, Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yield Hits Three-Decade High, and Alibaba AI Downloads Pass Three Billion.
Cristiano Ronaldo Hints at Retirement
August 17, 2026 -- Today’s top stories: Cristiano Ronaldo Hints at Retirement, Indonesia Earthquake Kills 53, and Chinese Companies Report AI-Driven Gains.
The Star Ingredient
A camping trip and a lifetime of watching cooking shows taught the author something about why companies, and cooks, struggle to leave anything out.