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Military

Taiwan Seeks Record $35.3 Billion Defense Budget

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Taiwan has proposed a record 1.123 trillion New Taiwan dollar defense budget for 2027.
The plan represents an 18 percent increase and would equal 3.01 percent of projected GDP.
The proposal still requires approval from an opposition-controlled legislature.

DT Editorial Team·Aug 24, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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New M1A2T Abrams Tanks Guard Taiwan’s Main Airport During Invasion Drill

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Taiwan deploys new Abrams tanks to airport defense drill

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Taiwan deployed M1A2T Abrams tanks to Taoyuan International Airport for the first time during Han Kuang 42.
The drill simulated an enemy airborne attempt to seize the airport as a logistics airbridge.
Engineers and armored vehicles used barriers, containers and airport vehicles to rehearse denial of critical infrastructure.

DT Editorial Team·Aug 10, 2026·via twz.com

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AI & Robotics

Taiwan broadens probe into alleged AI server smuggling to China

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Taiwanese prosecutors detained a suspect linked to alleged illegal AI server exports to China.
Investigators searched Nvidia’s Taipei office during the latest round of raids.
The case highlights how export-control enforcement is moving deeper into AI hardware supply chains.

DT Editorial Team·Jul 28, 2026·via the-decoder.com

Taiwan Raids Super Micro Offices in Nvidia Chip Smuggling Probe

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Taiwanese authorities raided Super Micro offices and affiliated companies in an export probe.
Investigators are examining alleged smuggling of Nvidia AI chips to China through server shipments.
Earlier arrests reportedly involved forged export documents and at least one shipment routed through Japan.
Taiwan is considering changing its rules to align more closely with US AI chip export controls.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 30, 2026·via the-decoder.com

Taiwan's HIMARS Live-Fire Drills Signal New Deterrent to China's Amphibious Assault Plans

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Taiwan conducted its first live-fire exercise with U.S.-made HIMARS.
The drills signal a new deterrent against China's amphibious assault plans.
HIMARS offers mobility, precision, and range to target invasion forces.
China condemned the exercise, while the U.S. and allies supported Taiwan.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 11, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

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The AI boom drove Nvidia's yearly Taiwan spending from $15 billion to $150 billion

AI & Robotics

Nvidia’s Taiwan Spend Surges as AI Supply Demands Intensify

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Nvidia says its annual Taiwan supplier spending has surged to as much as $150 billion.
The company plans to quadruple its Taiwan workforce to 4,000 employees.
A new Taipei campus is planned, with construction slated to start in late 2026.

DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via the-decoder.com

Taiwan Opens Danjiang Bridge, a Landmark Built for Speed and Seismic Risk

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Taiwan opened the Danjiang Bridge near the Tamsui River.
The structure is described as the world’s longest single-tower asymmetric cable-stayed bridge.
The project is designed to cut travel times and resist severe earthquakes.

DT Editorial Team·May 27, 2026·via newatlas.com

Offshore Floating Solar Beats Land-Based PV on Output in Taiwan Study

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Taiwan researchers compared offshore floating PV with a ground-mounted solar plant.
The offshore system produced about 12% more electricity over its lifetime.
Researchers linked the gain to cooling and intertidal effects.
The offshore option remains about 30% more expensive and faces marine engineering challenges.

DT Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

Xi warns Trump that Taiwan missteps could push the US and China toward conflict

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Xi told Trump that mishandling Taiwan could lead to clashes or conflict.
The warning came during a Beijing summit delayed earlier by the war in Iran.
The report also notes uncertainty around a proposed $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan.

DT Editorial Team·May 15, 2026·via defensenews.com

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House Foreign Affairs greenlights trio of arms sale bills, including Taiwan support - Breaking Defense

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House Panel Advances Arms-Sale Bills While Rejecting Broader FMF Expansion

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The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved three bills to speed arms transfers.
A broader FMF proposal failed in a 23-23 vote.
Supporters said the change could have helped partners such as Taiwan and Ukraine buy faster.
Opponents argued broader use of direct commercial sales would weaken oversight and raise corruption risks.

DT Editorial Team·May 14, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Northland inks 30-year CPPA with TSMC for Hai Long wind project

Energy

TSMC Expands Commitment to Taiwan’s Hai Long Offshore Wind Project

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Northland Power signed a 30-year CPPA with TSMC for additional Hai Long offshore wind output.
TSMC is expected to purchase the full output of the 1.02 GW project once administrative steps are completed.
The deal links long-term renewable generation with one of the world's most important semiconductor manufacturers.

DT Editorial Team·May 4, 2026·via energymonitor.ai

Taiwan Proposes a Shared Satellite Communications Constellation With Like-Minded Partners

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Taiwan proposed a multinational communications constellation with like-minded countries.
The idea is intended to share costs and technical contributions while improving resilience.
Taiwan’s space leadership tied the proposal to democratic survival and pressure from China.
Singapore and Australia also emphasized stronger international cooperation in their space strategies.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via spacenews.com