The likeliest scenario for 2026 is not a full-fledged conflict, but an increase in China’s political, economic and military pressure against Taiwan

The U.S. Treasury and Taiwan's central bank on Friday said they agreed to continue close consultations on macroeconomic and foreign exchange rate matters and both pledged to avoid manipulating the value of their currencies to gain a competitive advantage.

More heavy rain was falling in parts of Taiwan from a tropical depression that caused flooding and brought a continued risk of landslides.

Taiwan’s vast surpluses have been years in the making. For decades its central bank, known as the cbc, has kept the currency undervalued, giving manufacturing exporters a competitive boost. According to the GDP -adjusted Big Mac index,

Taiwan supports TSMC's first European chip plant in Germany. The fab is expected to create 5,000 jobs and boost the city's semiconductor hub.

Taiwan has evacuated 8,300 people and closed schools before a tropical storm brushes the southern part of the island later Wednesday

WASHINGTON: The United States approved the possible sale to Taiwan of fighter jet spare and repair parts for US$330 million, the Pentagon said late on Thursday (Nov 13), marking the first such potential transaction since President Donald Trump took office in January.