Category: China

TSMC Founder: Chip Globalization Is Dead

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) founder Morris Chang declared that the globalization of the chip industry is over, and Taiwan is indispensable in the global chip industry for its unique work ethic. Speaking of the future of the chip sector, many countries strive to reshore manufacturers back to their territory to ensure supply chain resilience for…


China’s Quantitative Easing Will Help Little in Economic Recovery: Expert

Several Chinese state media recently said that the central bank’s extensive liquidity injection this year would inevitably result in significant inflation and a surge in home prices. They encourage people to consider buying a house, as real estate ownership can serve as an effective hedge against inflation. These outlets also stated that the property market…


New Zealand Bans TikTok From Parliamentary Devices, Citing ‘Unacceptable’ Risks

New Zealand has moved to ban the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from all parliamentary devices, citing the “unacceptable” level of risks posed by the popular video app. Parliamentary Service Chief Executive Rafael Gonzalez-Montero said on Friday that TikTok—owned by Beijing-based firm ByteDance—would be removed from “all devices with access to the parliamentary network.” However,…


LIVE 10 AM ET: Taiwan and Its Partners Beyond the Silicon Shield: A Wilson Center Event

With the world relying on advanced semiconductors from Taiwan, and when facing geopolitical challenges from the Chinese communist regime, the allies and partners of Taiwan may help to forge not only a “silicon shield” in defense, but a prosperous future for the island nation. Professor Shelley Rigger of Davidson College and Dan Blumenthal, senior fellow…


LIVE NOW: Taiwan and Its Partners Beyond the Silicon Shield: A Wilson Center Event

With the world relying on advanced semiconductors from Taiwan, and when facing geopolitical challenges from the Chinese communist regime, the allies and partners of Taiwan may help to forge not only a “silicon shield” in defense, but a prosperous future for the island nation. Professor Shelley Rigger of Davidson College and Dan Blumenthal, senior fellow…


Taiwan and Its Partners Beyond the Silicon Shield: A Wilson Center Event

With the world relying on advanced semiconductors from Taiwan, and when facing geopolitical challenges from the Chinese communist regime, the allies and partners of Taiwan may help to forge not only a “silicon shield” in defense, but a prosperous future for the island nation. Professor Shelley Rigger of Davidson College and Dan Blumenthal, senior fellow…


Hong Kong Police Arrested Two People in Possession of Banned Children’s Picture Books

On March 13, the officers of the National Security Department arrested two men for allegedly possessing the “Sheep Village” picture book, which was described as an “incitement publication.” The current Senior Superintendent, Steve Li Kwai-wah of the National Security Department, said in July 2021 that possessing a single publication would not lead to criminal liability….


Fiji Backs AUKUS Deal as Albanese Takes ‘Family First’ Approach With Island Nation

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni ­Rabuka has assured Australia that the AUKUS deal has his country’s backing following efforts by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to ease regional concerns over the security pact. The meeting, which occurred on March 15 during a diplomatic visit in Fiji’s capital Nadi, comes a day after Indonesia and Malaysia issued statements…


Yellen Confirms Chinese, Other Foreign SVB Depositors Will Be Protected

As part of the U.S. government’s extraordinary measures to shield insured and uninsured depositors at Silicon Valley Bank from losses, foreign clients will also be protected, confirmed Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The rescue package will be partly funded through special assessments levied on U.S. banks to recoup these losses and make customers whole. Since the…


Human Rights Group Urges Canada to Launch Foreign Agent Report Hotline as CCP Sends Life Threats to Hongkongers

On March 10, the federal government of Canada announced a public consultation on establishing a foreign influence transparency registry. Hong Kong Watch Canada welcomed the idea. However, since consulting the public would take a few years to form legislation, the human rights group urged the Canadian government to set up an independent reporting hotline first….