TSMC’s Biggest U.S. Investment: The Beginning of Taiwan’s Semiconductor Decline?
Taiwan's US$100 billion bet in the U.S. equals half of Foxconn’s annual revenue—will it secure TSMC’s future for four years or cost Taiwan its competitive edge?
Radiant Opto-Electronics: On a Mission to Shake Things Up
Taiwan’s LCD backlight module producer Radiant Opto-Electronics had a lucrative business going but still felt compelled to make acquisitions. What drove it to take this transformative leap—and what is it hoping to achieve?
Under Economic Pressure, China to Drive Up Debt
China’s economy is under pressure, but Beijing was still projecting 5 percent growth this year at the opening of its National People’s Congress while expecting a record fiscal deficit and continued investment in new technologies. Do the numbers really add up?
How Will Taiwan Defend a Disappearing Median Line in the Strait?
The Taiwan Strait, though only 160 kilometers wide, is a crucial passage for one-fifth of global maritime trade. Warships from the U.S., Japan, and Canada frequently traverse the strait to affirm its status as international waters—not a part of China’s territorial sea. The defense of freedom of navigation is not about ideology; it is a matter of necessity.
China’s Gray Zone Tactics: Can Taiwan Restore the Median Line?
Chinese vessels frequently damage Taiwan’s undersea cables, and PLA aircraft circle the island. The U.S. military warns that China’s coast guard crossing the median line is a rehearsal for unification by force. Yet, Taiwan’s lax defenses have allowed Chinese nationals to sail a boat straight to the island’s west coast undetected. Why is Taiwan so unprepared?
China Coast Guard’s Incursions into Kinmen’s Waters Reveal Two Long-term Goals
A year after a fatal maritime incident, China’s Coast Guard has made 60 incursions into Kinmen’s waters. Taiwan’s response is restrained, locals unfazed. Why? This is an example of China's gray zone strategy gradually taking over Taiwan's territorial waters.
Interview with AIT Director Raymond Greene: "We Expect Our Allies to Contribute"
In his first interview with CommonWealth since President Trump’s second term, AIT Director Raymond Greene discusses U.S.-Taiwan ties amid rising U.S.-China tensions. He shares insights on defense cooperation, economic ties, and Washington’s expectations for Taiwan. Will the U.S. step in if conflict erupts? What role should Taiwan play in the new global order? Greene breaks it down in this interview.