Taiwan's Lai urges 'non-red' supply chain to counter 'unfair' China trade

Taiwan's Lai urges 'non-red' supply chain to counter 'unfair' China trade

TAIPEI -- U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy has turned up the heat on governments around the world, and Taiwan is no exception. Yet for Taiw

DPP authorities' attempt to build 'non-red' supply chain serves its decoupling agenda

A spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday that the attempt aims to decouple from the Chinese mainland and sever cross-Straits economic ties.

The Impact of Trump’s Recent Tariffs on Taiwan’s Trade, Investment, and Economic Prospects

Written by Alexander C. Tan. This article argues that Taiwan finds itself in a uniquely vulnerable position in the shifting landscape of international trade. The Taiwanese economy is heavily reliant on international trade. Taiwan is also excluded from major regional trade agreements such as the RCEP and CPTPP, limiting its options for diversifying trade relationships and mitigating the impact of tariffs.Continue reading

Taiwan's MPI sees solid start to 2025 despite currency and tariff headwinds

Semiconductor testing interface and equipment provider MPI Corporation delivered a stronger-than-expected first quarter in 2025, driven by robust demand from AI and high-performance computing (HPC) clients. Despite the typical seasonal slowdown, the company reported near-full capacity utilization and double-digit year-over-year growth across key metrics.