Bullish on Humanoid Robots: Taiwan’s Bet on a Market Ten Times Larger than EVs
Global attention is shifting to humanoid robots, a market projected to be ten times larger than EVs. Taiwan is making a significant play in this emerging field, with companies like Touché Solutions and its innovative "T-skin" technology poised to be key players in the global supply chain.
Taiwan’s Struggle Against China’s Oversupply Wave: Beer, Steel, and Cement Under Siege
China's excess production capacity is being dumped overseas, with Taiwan bearing the brunt. Low-priced, Chinese goods are flooding the market, threatening the survival of industries like cement, steel, and beer. With a brief five-year anti-dumping protection period, what new solutions are there for local companies?
Hiwin Technologies Builds Joints for Futuristic Humanoid Robots
Precision machinery leader Hiwin Technologies is making its mark in the humanoid robot market, earning a spot on Morgan Stanley's list of top global companies. How has Hiwin been leveraging its expertise in core components to compete with China and become a key player in this emerging field?
Foxconn Veteran Carries On Friend’s Robotics Legacy
After taking over Aurotek from his late friend, Foxconn veteran Terry Cheng shifted the small firm’s focus from selling parts to making robots truly useful — from elevator-calling delivery bots to cloud-connected cleaners — offering solutions to Taiwan’s growing labor shortage.
Xi Jinping’s ‘Second-Line’ Strategy Tightens His Grip on Power
Chinese Premier Li Qiang (李強), Secretary of the Secretariat of the Chinese Communist Party Cai Qi (蔡奇), and Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥) have recently figured prominently on the political stage, while some military leaders close to Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) are rumored to have been sidelined. Does this mean Xi’s grip on power is waning?