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Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Taiwan Diplomatic Break: President Donald Trump said he will speak directly with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te about a stalled $14 billion arms deal—an unprecedented move since Washington switched recognition to Beijing in 1979, with Taiwan saying Lai would be “happy” to talk and reiterating that China is the disruptor of peace. Cross-Strait Tensions: China’s Xi warned Trump that mishandling Taiwan could trigger “clashes” and “conflicts,” while Lai insists Taiwan’s future can’t be decided by “external forces.” AI & Chips Boost: Markets cheered Nvidia’s record results and a Samsung strike being put on hold, while AMD pledged to invest over $10 billion across Taiwan’s AI ecosystem. Tech & Industry Push: Taiwan targets 100,000 drones per month by 2030, with exports projected to exceed 50%. Culture Spotlight: “Taiwan Travelogue” won the International Booker Prize, putting Taiwan’s layered identity and history on the global stage.
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