Beijing’s pilot zone for economic integration with Taiwan running out of steam

Beijing’s pilot zone for economic integration with Taiwan running out of steam

Fujian province has become a test bed for mainland China’s push for economic, social and political integration with Taiwan. In this story – third in a four-part on-the-ground series – Amber Wang examines the rise and fall of the Pingtan economic pilot zone that was once a major draw for Taiwanese businesses, workers and investment. … Read more

Semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC pushes development of second chip plant in Japan with new investor Toyota

Semiconductor manufacturing giant TSMC pushes development of second chip plant in Japan with new investor Toyota

TSMC, the world’s largest contract chip maker, said that Toyota Motor Corp will be joining as a new investor of Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), the Taiwanese firm’s majority-owned manufacturing subsidiary in Kumamoto Prefecture on the southwestern island of Kyushu. The TSMC board on Tuesday approved an injection of no more than US$5.26 billion in … Read more