Reading Time : 2 minutesThe United States asked Taiwan to move half its chip production to America, citing security and supply chain concerns. Taiwan firmly rejected the request, defending its semiconductor dominance as both an economic asset and strategic shield. The standoff exposes growing tension between US self-sufficiency goals and Taiwan’s vital role in global technology.
Reading Time : 2 minutesGold’s total global value has exceeded $30 trillion for the first time, reflecting growing investor caution amid geopolitical tension and economic uncertainty. The milestone underscores a shift from risk to safety, as the world’s oldest store of value outpaces even the biggest tech firms in total worth.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s open-source AI ecosystem has overtaken the United States in developer numbers, innovation speed, and model performance. Companies like DeepSeek and Alibaba now rival top U.S. projects, driven by state support and efficiency breakthroughs. Though the U.S. still dominates frontier AI, the balance of innovation is increasingly tilting toward China.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina has tightened export controls on rare earth elements, defending the move as a matter of national security. The decision, which affects key materials for semiconductors and defense industries, has sparked international concern. Beijing insists the new rules are about responsible management, not trade war tactics, but many see strategic motives behind them.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s new K visa program is reshaping the global science landscape by drawing top US researchers at a time when America tightens its visa rules. With generous support and fewer barriers, China positions itself as a magnet for talent, sparking a potential reverse migration that could alter the future of global innovation.
Reading Time : 2 minutesGlobal stocks are wavering as Wall Street’s rally loses steam. Inflation data offered relief but did not dispel concerns about valuations or policy caution. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s warning on stretched markets added to the hesitation, leaving investors looking to upcoming inflation and jobs data for clarity on future momentum.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAsian stocks stalled after recent gains, with Chinese tech shares leading declines ahead of Jerome Powell’s speech. Investors paused as inflation worries and uncertainty over U.S. rate cuts weighed on sentiment. With valuations under pressure and regulatory risks looming, the coming days may set the tone for regional markets.
Reading Time : 2 minutesThe new $100,000 H-1B visa fee has pushed US tech companies to act fast to keep key talent. Indian workers face serious challenges, and experts warn the policy could hurt US innovation. This policy shift is reshaping the tech industry’s talent landscape globally.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina has entered the UN’s Global Innovation Index top 10 for the first time, pushing Germany out of the ranking. While Switzerland, Sweden, and the US hold the lead, China’s surge in patents and R&D spending signals a major shift in global innovation power. Meanwhile, global research growth has slowed to its weakest pace in years.
Reading Time : 2 minutesTaiwanese companies demonstrated robust growth in August 2025, with significant revenue gains driven by AI and technology demand. Tong Yang, IoT Smart, and Inventec led the surge, benefiting from rising orders, cloud service adoption, and AI server needs. This momentum highlights Taiwan’s vital role in the global tech ecosystem, underscoring its resilience and innovation strength.
Reading Time : 2 minutesNvidia is preparing a new AI chip, the B30A, tailored for China with enhanced performance and features. Despite regulatory hurdles and domestic competition, Chinese firms eagerly anticipate the chip’s arrival as Nvidia aims to maintain its significant market presence amid geopolitical challenges.
Reading Time : 2 minutesApple faces a major shake-up as India and China impose 100% tariffs on iPhones. With rising competition from local brands and shrinking market share, the tech giant is under pressure to rethink its strategies to maintain relevance and investor confidence in two of its most important markets.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina commits $1.4 billion and fast-tracks a development bank to expand the SCO’s economic influence amid global tensions. The summit also saw progress on China-India relations, signaling growing diplomatic and economic cooperation in Eurasia’s powerful new bloc. This marks a shift toward multilateralism and a challenge to Western-led global orders.
Reading Time : 2 minutesFrench markets fell sharply as Prime Minister Bayrou’s government faces collapse over controversial austerity measures. Banks lost billions, bonds came under pressure, and European markets also declined, highlighting the economic and political uncertainty in France.
Reading Time : 3 minutes The United States has quietly embedded location-tracking devices in certain AI chip and server shipments to detect diversions to China. This covert strategy is part of a wider crackdown on export violations, combining stealth technology, inter-agency coordination, and new legislation that could permanently change the global flow of advanced computing hardware.
