Taiwan

Taiwan's economy is experiencing a historic boom driven by insatiable global AI chip demand. TSMC reported record profits and surging revenue, with the company's bullish outlook propelling the Taiwan market cap past $4 trillion. The AI-driven rally extends to major exporters like Foxconn, while firms like CPC and Glencore secure energy shipments following a Middle East ceasefire.

• 12TSMC reports record profits and raises forecasts due to AI chip demand
• 5Ex-Tokyo Electron worker gets 10 years for TSMC trade secrets leak
• 4TSMC shows smaller, faster chips without a pricey new tool from ASML
• 3TSMC Shares Surge as Taiwan Lifts Single-Stock Limit for Funds
• 3China unveils economic incentives for Taiwan after KMT leader's visit | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

Cross-strait politics is dominated by the opposition leader's landmark visit to China for direct talks with Xi Jinping. The KMT leader's trip, framed as a reconciliation mission, prompted Beijing to announce a package of new policies and economic incentives aimed at improving relations with Taiwan. This high-profile engagement has sharply defined the political divide between the KMT's outreach and the ruling DPP's stance.

• 51Taiwan opposition leader meets with Xi Jinping in Beijing
• 12Taiwan president cancels Africa trip blaming Chinese pressure
• 9China announces new measures to improve relations with Taiwan
• 5China Protests Japan Warship in Taiwan Strait
• 3Wang Yi: Taiwan question constitutes the biggest risk in China-US ties - news.cgtn.com

Security tensions remain high as China continues coercive military activities around Taiwan despite diplomatic outreach. Chinese warplanes were tracked approaching Taiwan during the opposition leader's meeting with Xi Jinping, highlighting a strategy of simultaneous pressure. Taiwan is planning drills to counter a potential energy blockade and public debate centers on a major defense spending push versus engagement.

• 14China protests Japanese warship passage through Taiwan Strait
• 3US commander warns Taiwan not to ‘starve the chicken’ on defense
• 2New footage just released: Japanese destroyer transits Taiwan Straits; PLA monitors entire process, effectively controlling its passage
• 2Young Taiwanese tracks China's military
• 1Taiwanese held after 30 tortoises found concealed on body at Suvarnabhumi

Society is polarized over cross-strait identity, with increased civilian travel and cultural exchanges to mainland China contrasting with sharp political criticism. Thousands of Taiwan residents used ferry routes to visit ancestral homes, and China welcomed more Taiwan artists, while the visiting KMT leader criticized Japan's colonial rule aligning with Beijing's narrative. This activity underscores the societal split between connectivity and political alignment.

• 1When a Taiwan youth met Tajik locals in Xinjiang - news.cgtn.com
• 1Taiwan bus driver meltdown sparks conversation online
• 1China criticizes Taiwan while ignoring its own faults
• 1Taiwan forum hears calls for protection of resistance war history
• 1Mainland welcomes more Taiwan artists to join TV programs, performances: spokesman

Who covers Taiwan most

Outlets by number of headlines in April 2026, with their stance toward the country. Stance as of March 2026; it is measured after each month ends.

• Reuters49 titles

  From United States
• Bloomberg32 titles

  From United States
• Global Times25 titles

  From China
• Nikkei Asia23 titles

  0ReportorialFrom Japan

  neutral, business-focused reporting

• CGTN20 titles

  From China
• China Daily17 titles

  From China
• Straits Times15 titles

  From Singapore
• Japan Times14 titles

  From Japan