Taiwan,[II][n] officially the Republic of China (ROC),[I][o] is a country[28] in East Asia, at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. The territories controlled by the ROC consist of 168 islands,[p] with a combined area of 36,193 square kilometres (13,974 sq mi).[17][39] The main island of Taiwan, also known as Formosa, has an area of 35,808 square kilometres (13,826 sq mi), with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two-thirds and plains in the western third, where its highly urbanised population is concentrated. The capital, Taipei, forms along with New Taipei City and Keelung the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Other major cities include Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. With around 23.9 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries in the world.
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Chip growth isn’t enough to protect TSMC
Financial Times
20 July 2024 - 07:12
Rising political risks for the contract chipmaker and other companies operating in Taiwan cannot be ignored.
How Taiwan’s earthquake might impact the entire global economy
Lorenzo Bagnato
3 April 2024 - 21:58
The 7.4 earthquake in Taiwan will have repercussions all around the globe. Here’s why.
Amid US-China tensions, Taiwan’s TSMC opens new plant in Japan
Lorenzo Bagnato
26 February 2024 - 17:30
In an effort to stay away from the US-China cold war, Taiwan’s top chip manufacturer TSMC started opening new plants abroad.
The success of this company might cool US-China tensions
Lorenzo Bagnato
20 January 2024 - 13:00
This company posted better-than-expected quarterly revenues, which may deter China and the United States from starting WWIII.
US-China chip war, 5 winning stocks and 1 loser (according to Citi)
Money.it
5 December 2023 - 13:00
With the semiconductor war between China and the US intensifying, the chip sector is being closely watched by investors. Citi cited 5 winners and 1 loser stocks in the sector.
US commerce secretary promises crackdown on NVIDIA chips, exports to China
Lorenzo Bagnato
4 December 2023 - 19:00
US commerce secretary Gina Raimondo delivered a speech warning chip-manufacturing companies to stay in line and avoid exports to China.
What happens if the US goes to war with China? 2 possible scenarios
Lorenzo Bagnato
31 October 2023 - 15:00
How would World War III start? In this article, we show 2 possible scenarios of how a direct conflict between the United States and China could start.
Foxconn, Apple’s manufacturer, is at the center of China-Taiwan tensions. Here’s why
Lorenzo Bagnato
23 October 2023 - 11:55
Foxconn might shape the next Taiwanese elections, possibly disrupting China-Taiwan relationships.
Insight: China needs a war with the US. It would be good for business
Lorenzo Bagnato
20 June 2023 - 16:11
An attack on Taiwan would solve China’s increasing economic problems. If successful...
Insight: as China’s exports fall, Beijing enters a new phase
Lorenzo Bagnato
7 June 2023 - 15:49
Chinese exports are not declining because of Covid or a global recession. The real reason is much more complex.