U.S. Taiwan policy unchanged after Trump-Xi summit in Beijing: Rubio
Thursday, May 14,2026,14:04
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday in Beijing that U.S. policy on Taiwan has not changed, following the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平). .. read more..
Asia-Pacific stocks trade mixed as Trump lands in Beijing for high-stakes Xi ...
Thursday, May 14,2026,14:03
Asia markets traded mixed ahead of closely watched Trump-Xi summit on trade, tariffs and technology restrictions. .. read more..
Xi's Taiwan remarks at Trump-Xi summit seen as warning to U.S.: Experts
Thursday, May 14,2026,13:20
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) Chinese President Xi Jinping's (習近平) Taiwan-related remarks during his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing Thursday were seen by Taiwanese experts as a warning that Washington's handling of the Taiwan issue could risk major conflict with China. .. read more..
Taipei Zoo otter arrives in New Zealand for conservation program
Thursday, May 14,2026,12:50
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) The Taipei Zoo announced on Thursday that one of its Asian small-clawed otters has arrived at New Zealand's Auckland Zoo to participate in an international conservation program aimed at contributing to biodiversity. .. read more..
Boeing Stock Gains As Scott Bessent Hints At 'Large' Orders From China Amid T...
Thursday, May 14,2026,12:38
Shares of Boeing (NYSE: BA ) climbed 3% in Thursday’s pre-market session following Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ‘s indication of a significant increase in orders for the company’s aircraft from China amid President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping . "I think we're going to see the large Boeing orders," Bessent told CNBC on Thursday. Boeing did not immediately respond to Benzinga ‘s request for comments. Bessent also revealed that U.S. and Chinese officials have discussed the creation of a “Board of Trade” to oversee bilateral trade and a separate “Board of Investment” for non-sensitive area investments... .. read more..
Ex-basketball coach indicted for alleged sexual assault, filming of 53 minors
Thursday, May 14,2026,12:22
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) A former Taipei elementary school basketball coach surnamed Chi (戚) has been indicted for allegedly sexually assaulting minors and filming sexual images involving up to 53 victims, according to the Shilin District Prosecutors Office. .. read more..
Philippine senator wanted by ICC flees from Senate
Thursday, May 14,2026,12:09
A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity has fled from the Senate, where he sought refuge to evade arrest, officials said on Thursday. Senator Ronald dela Rosa’s exit from the heavily guarded Senate came after volleys of gunshots were fired on Wednesday night by the building’s security personnel during an argument with a government agent, sparking chaos that apparently helped the senator to slip out. President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr made... .. read more..
Premier orders crackdown on hidden-camera crimes after clinic scandal
Thursday, May 14,2026,12:09
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) on Thursday instructed government agencies to crack down on voyeurism crimes following alleged privacy violations involving several cosmetic clinic chains across Taiwan. .. read more..
After TACO And NACHO, Analyst Warns Of 'SALSA' Trade As Markets Rally Amid Tr...
Thursday, May 14,2026,11:20
President Donald Trump ‘s ongoing visit to China could potentially unsettle markets if it fails to bring about a breakthrough in the U.S.-Iran war, according to an analyst. Thierry Wizman , global FX and rates strategist at Macquarie Group , told Market Watch on Wednesday that the strong performance of the stock market might give Trump the “political cover” to reconsider military strikes on Iran next week. Analysts at Macquarie coined the term “SALSA,” which stands for “Stocks are lifting, so attack,” the opposite of the popular TACO trade , an acronym for “Trump always chickens out.” Wizman warned that a... .. read more..
Hon Hai expects capex to grow over 30% in 2026
Thursday, May 14,2026,11:13
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. said Thursday that it expects the company's capital expenditure to grow more than 30 percent in 2026. .. read more..
Peter Navarro Once Slammed Tesla Over China Reliance—Now Xi Jinping Says Beij...
Thursday, May 14,2026,10:54
President Donald Trump ‘s counselor and economist, Peter Navarro , had criticized Elon Musk -led Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA ) last year, calling the company a “car assembler ” reliant on overseas parts from China and other countries. Now, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the country could allow more U.S. investment in China. Open Criticism The comments were highlighted by Bloomberg presenter Joumanna Nasr Bercetche on X on Thursday. She shared that Navarro, as well as Trump, had “openly criticized US companies/ executives that were seen to be too close to China,” targeting the likes of Tesla, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL ) , as well as Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NV... .. read more..
U.S., EU support Taiwan after no WHA invite for 10th straight year
Thursday, May 14,2026,10:35
Washington/Brussels, May 13 (CNA) The United States and the European Union both expressed support for Taiwan's participation in international organizations after Taipei was not invited to the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA) for the 10th straight year. .. read more..
Indian Shares Rally On Firm Global Cues; Bharti Airtel Shares Surge Over 5%
Thursday, May 14,2026,10:30
Indian shares rose sharply on Thursday, with sentiment supported by positive global cues as oil prices steadied near $105 a barrel and American networking giant Cisco delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit. .. read more..
TSMC touts advanced packaging, 2nm progress at tech symposium
Thursday, May 14,2026,10:23
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) showcased advances in its next-generation chipmaking and packaging technologies Thursday at the 2026 Taiwan Technology Symposium in Hsinchu. .. read more..
Kaohsiung suspends 2 Airlee clinics over alleged privacy violations
Thursday, May 14,2026,10:05
Kaohsiung, May 14 (CNA) Two branches of the Airlee aesthetic clinic chain in Kaohsiung have been ordered to suspend medical services for six months over multiple violations, including the alleged unauthorized filming of patients, the city's Health Department said Thursday. .. read more..
Why US is backing Philippine airport at former Sangley Point naval base
Thursday, May 14,2026,10:00
A proposed airport on a former US naval base in the Philippines near the entrance to Manila Bay is drawing fresh strategic attention after Washington agreed to fund a feasibility study, a move analysts say fits into US efforts to strengthen logistics, access and interoperability with the country in the South China Sea. Experts said the proposed Sangley Point International Airport in Cavite could become more than a commercial aviation project because of its access to the South China Sea and the... .. read more..
Cabinet weighing options to fund weapons excluded from budget bill
Thursday, May 14,2026,09:36
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said Thursday that the Cabinet is considering ways to fund key weapons programs excluded from a supplementary budget bill passed by the Legislature last week. .. read more..
Poultry farmer, egg distributor indicted over fipronil-tainted eggs
Thursday, May 14,2026,09:15
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) A poultry farmer and an egg distributor have been indicted on charges related to the illegal use of fipronil and the sale of tainted eggs, according to the Changhua District Prosecutors' Office on Thursday. .. read more..
Hon Hai reports highest-ever Q1 net profit
Thursday, May 14,2026,09:01
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. on Thursday reported its highest-ever net profit for the first quarter, up almost 20 percent from a year earlier, with analysts attributing the growth to a global AI boom. .. read more..
Samsung union’s strike threat fuels fears of South Korea’s economic slowdown
Thursday, May 14,2026,09:00
Samsung Electronics’ biggest labour union is threatening to strike at the height of the global AI chip boom, turning a fight over bonuses into a test of how the industry’s windfall profits should be shared and sparking fears of an economic slowdown in South Korea. The union has warned it will stage an 18-day walkout from May 21 to June 7, raising concerns about production disruptions, customer defections and wider fallout across the global technology supply chain. The dispute comes as demand for... .. read more..
Nvidia's Jensen Huang on China trip: ‘President Trump asked me to come’
Thursday, May 14,2026,08:55
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday landed in Beijing for the high-stakes summit with China. .. read more..
Malaysia’s Mahathir ‘doesn’t care’ about ‘dictator’ label as he reflects on h...
Thursday, May 14,2026,08:54
Former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, known for his unyielding stance, has maintained that he was undaunted by public sentiment throughout his decades-long career, even if his pursuit of Malaysia’s welfare earned him the label of “dictator”. From his ascent to the country’s top political post to his tumultuous relationship with protege turned critic and now Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Mahathir recounted his political odyssey in a Malaysian documentary chronicling his professional life and... .. read more..
Iran war fallout forces Singapore Airlines-backed Air India to cancel 27% of ...
Thursday, May 14,2026,08:51
Air India, a carrier co-owned by Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, plans to scale back over a quarter of its international flights from June as rising costs bite. .. read more..
Tesla Rivals BYD And XPeng Turn Towards Europe Amid China EV Slowdown: Report
Thursday, May 14,2026,08:49
BYD Co. Ltd. (OTC: BYDDY ) (OTC: BYDDF ) and Xpeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV ) are reportedly in talks with manufacturers to incorporate their underutilized production facilities in Europe as it looks to bolster their overseas presence. BYD To Incorporate Underutilized Plants? BYD held talks with Stellantis NV (NYSE: STLA ) and other manufacturers to take over some of their plants in Europe, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. data-variant="card" data-news-mode="manual" > Read Also: China Is Investigating EV Makers As Owners Say Their Cars Lost Up To 125 Miles Of Range After Updates—And Tesla, BYD Are Being Dragged Into The Debate The Chinese automaker was “talking to not only Stellantis,”... .. read more..
Asian Shares Mixed As Markets Watch US-China Talks
Thursday, May 14,2026,08:42
Asian stocks ended mixed on Thursday, with the spotlight firmly on a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Donld Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. .. read more..
Opposition slams Lai ahead of May 19 impeachment vote
Thursday, May 14,2026,08:40
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) Opposition legislators on Thursday accused President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) of refusing to accept democratic checks and balances after he did not attend legislative review sessions on an impeachment motion against him ahead of a final vote scheduled for May 19. .. read more..
Will S&P 500 Open Up Or Down On May 14?
Thursday, May 14,2026,08:31
The S&P 500 climbed to another record high on Wednesday as investors piled back into semiconductor and artificial intelligence-linked stocks, brushing aside another hotter-than-expected inflation reading. The benchmark index rose 0.58% to close at 7,444.25, while the May 14 Polymarket contract implied a 77% probability of the S&P 500 opening higher on Thursday. Why That Number Matters Markets continued to digest April's producer price index report, which showed wholesale inflation rising 1.4% on the month — the largest monthly increase since March 2022 and well above economist expectations for a 0.5% gain. The inflation data added to concerns that elevated energy prices linke... .. read more..
2 Saint Eir Clinic staff released on bail in hidden camera probe
Thursday, May 14,2026,08:25
Taipei, May 14 (CNA)The Taipei District Prosecutors' Office on Wednesday released Saint Eir Clinic director Li I-chan (李宜展) and a manager surnamed Huang (黃) from the chain's Taipei Zhongxiao branch on bail amid an ongoing investigation into surveillance practices at cosmetic clinics. .. read more..
Trade wars to extended truce: Analysts expect ‘stabilization’ in U.S.-China t...
Thursday, May 14,2026,08:10
The world's two largest economies sought to stabilize fractured ties at their first high-level meeting in nearly a decade. .. read more..
U.S. dollar closes higher on Taipei forex market
Thursday, May 14,2026,08:09
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) The U.S. dollar rose against the Taiwan dollar Thursday, gaining NT$0.004 to close at NT$31.510. .. read more..
Taiwan shares end higher, but gains capped below 42,000 points
Thursday, May 14,2026,08:07
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan closed higher Thursday with the electronics sector in focus after a U.S. overnight rebound, but gains were capped by technical resistance ahead of the 42,000-point mark, dealers said. .. read more..
Tainan after-school teacher gets 10.5 years for sexual offenses against minors
Thursday, May 14,2026,08:01
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) The Tainan District Court on Thursday sentenced an after-school teacher to 10 years and six months in prison after finding him guilty of 37 sexual offenses involving minors. .. read more..
MOFA says China 'sole risk to peace' after Xi's Taiwan remarks to Trump
Thursday, May 14,2026,07:58
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Thursday said Beijing was "the sole risk to regional peace and stability," after Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) told U.S. President Donald Trump that Taiwan was "the most important issue" in China-U.S. relations. .. read more..
BTS to headline World Cup Final halftime show with Madonna, Shakira; Hybe sha...
Thursday, May 14,2026,07:47
The seven-member boy band will take the stage alongside Madonna and Shakira .. read more..
Trump-Xi summit revives China tech rally hopes as U.S. reportedly clears Nvid...
Thursday, May 14,2026,07:44
Market watchers are betting that the Trump-Xi summit could extend trade truce and lift Chinese equities. .. read more..
Xi Jinping Warns Taiwan Issue Could Push US-China Ties Into 'Extremely Danger...
Thursday, May 14,2026,07:10
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began a critical summit in Beijing on Thursday, addressing key issues such as trade, tariffs, Taiwan, and Iran. The crucial meeting between Trump and Xi is scheduled to continue until Friday. Xi Warns Trump On Taiwan Xi stressed the significance of the Taiwan issue, terming it as the “most critical matter” in bilateral relations, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported, citing state media. Xi stated that if the Taiwan issue is managed appropriately, bilateral relations can maintain stability. However, he warned that mishandling could lead to conflict, pushing the China-U.S. relationship into an “extremely da... .. read more..
High stakes, low odds: why 1MDB’s Jho Low unlikely to receive Trump pardon
Thursday, May 14,2026,07:05
Fugitive financier Jho Low’s request for a pardon from US President Donald Trump has reopened a central question left by Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal: whether the man alleged to have helped orchestrate one of the world’s biggest financial frauds will ever face trial. Analysts say the request appears unlikely to succeed because Low has never appeared in a US court, stood trial or accepted responsibility – and a pardon cannot erase charges he faces in Malaysia and Singapore. But the attempt has still... .. read more..
Chemistry teacher gets 7 years, 9 months for role in drug operation
Thursday, May 14,2026,06:55
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) The Supreme Court in early May rejected the appeal of a Taoyuan chemistry teacher convicted of helping manufacture narcotics, making his sentence of seven years and nine months final. .. read more..
AI to drive semiconductor growth to US$1.5 trillion by 2030: TSMC
Thursday, May 14,2026,06:21
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) AI is projected to drive global semiconductor output to US$1.5 trillion by 2030 as it is expected to replace smartphones as the chip industry's primary growth engine, a senior executive at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) said Thursday. .. read more..
EVA Air reports record high Q1 net profit
Thursday, May 14,2026,06:02
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) EVA Airways, one of the leading international carriers in Taiwan, on Wednesday reported its highest-ever net profit for the first quarter, citing strong demand during the Lunar New Year holiday and the winter vacation period. .. read more..
Malaysian minister rejects claims Chinese nationals ‘freely’ given citizenship
Thursday, May 14,2026,06:00
Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has dismissed allegations that citizenship was arbitrarily granted to Chinese nationals, calling the claims “malicious slander” and fake news intended to incite public sentiment. He said the accusations were irresponsible and should not be weaponised for political purposes, especially at a time when the government is focused on helping the people navigate the global supply crisis. He said he had repeatedly clarified the matter in parliament and... .. read more..
Taiwan shares close up 0.91%
Thursday, May 14,2026,05:50
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended up 377.25 points, or 0.91% percent, at 41,751.75 Thursday on turnover of NT$1.217 trillion (US$38.56 billion). .. read more..
Iran’s ‘anti-American’ rhetoric tests India’s balancing act at Brics meeting
Thursday, May 14,2026,05:20
Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, is expected to rally support for Tehran’s war against the US during the Brics foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, amid a fragile ceasefire with its adversary. India, which holds the Brics chair this year, is hosting the gathering from the expanded bloc that now includes Iran and the United Arab Emirates – countries at odds over the conflict launched by the United States and Israel on February 28. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is also... .. read more..
Guardians erupt for 13 runs in 1st inning to rout Brothers
Thursday, May 14,2026,05:10
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) CTBC Brothers starter Cheng Hao-chun (鄭浩均) endured another early meltdown Wednesday, exiting after recording just one out in a 17-2 home loss to the Fubon Guardians that echoed his rough outing against Japan at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March. .. read more..
Lotus CEO warns solid-state batteries still up to a decade from mass production
Thursday, May 14,2026,05:00
Sometimes billed as the "holy grail" of sustainable driving, solid-state batteries have long been stuck between theory and the promise of commercialization. .. read more..
Indian Shares Marginally Higher In Cautious Trade
Thursday, May 14,2026,04:42
Indian shares were slightly higher in early trade on Thursday as oil prices stabilized and investors pinned hopes on U.S.-China talks yielding positive results on the Iran war. .. read more..
Australian Market Trims Early Losses In Mid-market
Thursday, May 14,2026,03:26
The Australian market is trimming its early losses in mid-market moves on Thursday, but adding to the losses in the previous four sessions, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is staying well below the 8,650 level, with weakness in gold miners, financial and technology stocks. .. read more..
Asian Markets Trade Mixed
Thursday, May 14,2026,03:06
Asian markets are mixed on Thursday, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, with traders cautiously optimistic for an ease in global trade tensions after the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping could ease global trade tensions. The re-escalation in the Middle East conflict and surging crude oil prices renewed global inflationary pressures. .. read more..
Indian Shares Set To Follow Global Peers Higher
Thursday, May 14,2026,02:39
Indian shares look set to open a tad higher on Thursday, tracking firm cues from global markets as investors await the outcome of U.S. President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The three-day state visit focusses on trade, tariffs, artificial intelligence, Iran war, Taiwan, rare earths, and supply chains. .. read more..
Body of student who tried to rescue drowning man found in Tamsui River
Thursday, May 14,2026,02:38
Taipei, May 14 (CNA) The body of a university student who jumped into the Tamsui River to rescue an elderly man near Dadaocheng Wharf in Taipei on Tuesday was recovered early Thursday, local authorities said. .. read more..