Stories from Taipei · Taiwan

Foxconn has confirmed a cyberattack following claims that data belonging to Apple and NVIDIA was stolen. The company's confirmation suggests potential supply chain security vulnerabilities. The company is investigating the extent of the breach. Hackers are reportedly behind the attack.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake has struck Taiwan. The earthquake was centered near Taipei.

Five individuals have been indicted in Taiwan for performing unlicensed surgeries. Authorities stated the surgeries posed health risks. The exact nature of the surgeries and the number of victims remain unclear.

China's Taiwan Affairs Office stated that Beijing is resolved to oppose Taiwan's independence. This statement was made in response to Washington's weapons sales to Taiwan. China has reiterated its opposition to Taiwan's independence amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Cheng Wen-fa, a former obstetrician and gynecologist at National Taiwan University Hospital, has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for sex crimes. The Taipei District Court delivered the sentence yesterday.

Approximately 90% of the world's most advanced microchips are still manufactured in Taiwan. The DPP's approach to income inequality was criticized by a Taiwan broadcaster.

The Nitrogen ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a hack targeting Foxconn. The extent of the breach and the data compromised are still under investigation.

German security agencies are seeking expanded cybercrime powers. This comes amid warnings of a ransomware threat facing the country.

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake has struck Taiwan. The earthquake occurred at 14:53 local time. A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred 79 km south of Hualien City, Taiwan. The tremor was recorded at a depth of 26.329 km. The earthquake had a depth of 40 km.

Taiwan has deployed HIMARS missile systems to islands facing China's coast. The deployment is part of Taiwan's defense strategy against potential Chinese aggression. The deployment aims to bolster defensive capabilities. The deployment was announced from Taipei.