Stories from Taipei · Taiwan

Eight aesthetic clinics in Taipei and New Taipei have been suspended for six months due to alleged privacy violations. The affected clinics include five from Airlee and three from Saint Eir and Dr. Shine.

Taiwan has presented the last of its 12 new high-tech ships. These vessels are capable of launching missiles, marking a advancement in its naval capabilities.

Chinese leadership has warned that Taiwan could become a problem between the two superpowers if not handled properly. The United States maintains that its bipartisan approach is based on laws like the Taiwan Relations Act, compelling U.S.

An attack by the ransomware group Nitrogen has resulted in the theft of 8 terabytes of data from Foxconn. The full impact on the global supply chain is still being assessed. The breach affected North American factories.

The United States has approved a arms sale to Taiwan, valued at $11.1 billion. This development comes as the deal has been legislated, potentially impacting domestic political considerations.

A spokesperson for the Taiwan government stated that maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is a consensus for the region and the world. This statement was reported by Reuters.

Foxconn, a major electronics manufacturer, anticipates a slight year-over-year decline in revenue for its computing products in 2026.

Taiwan's government spokesperson stated that China's military threat is the sole source of instability in the region. Discussions between the US and China were expected to focus on trade, technology, and Taiwan. The island nation feels confident despite the ongoing pressure. Officials in Taiwan expressed concerns about Beijing's actions. Taiwan still has faith in the support it receives from the US. The island nation is counting on its leading role in the global semiconductor supply chain as its most leverage. This leverage is for maintaining contact points between Taiwan and Washington. Taiwan is relying on support from the United States amidst ongoing threats from China.

France Info reports that Taiwan is not recognized by the United States, the European Union, or France.

Taiwan may receive an additional $14 billion in military assistance.