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Nvidia plans cheaper AI chip for China amid US curbs

BEIJING/TAIPEI: Facing mounting U.S. export restrictions, Nvidia is preparing to launch a new, lower-cost artificial intelligence chip tailored for the Chinese market.

The move comes as the company seeks to maintain a foothold in China's US$50 billion data center industry, which accounted for 13 percent of its sales last year.

The upcoming GPU will be part of Nvidia's Blackwell architecture and is expecte

China 'Rehearsing' invasion of Taiwan, warns US; Washington vows to counter aggression in Indo-Pacific

Singapore, May 31 (ANI): The United States has issued a stern warning against China's growing military aggression in the Indo-Pacific, stating that Beijing is credibly preparing to use force to alter the regional balance of power, with Taiwan at the center of its ambitions.

According to a report by the Eurasian Times, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, said the

Taiwanese woman sentenced to four years for organising China-funded voter tours ahead of 2024 election

Taipei [Taiwan], May 31 (ANI): A Taiwanese woman has been sentenced to four years in prison by the Chiayi District Court for organising China-subsidised group tours aimed at influencing voter behaviour ahead of Taiwan's 2024 presidential election, reported Focus Taiwan.

The woman, identified as Lin Hsueh-feng, was also stripped of her civil rights for three years for violating the Anti-Infiltration Act and the Pr

"Expanding our security partnerships with India": US Defence Secy Hegseth; bats for enhancing QUAD cooperation

Singapore, May 31 (ANI): The United States on Saturday announced the expansion of its security partnerships with India through robust military exercises while emphasising the amplification of its cooperation within the QUAD and other multilateral frameworks.

During his address at the Shangri-La Dialogue here, US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth underscored the US's commitment to strengthening ties with Indo-Paci

Taiwan considers regulating Xiaohongshu over fears of CCP 'Unification' propaganda

Taipei [Taiwan], May 30 (ANI): The government is contemplating the regulation of the Chinese social media application Xiaohongshu, also known as Rednote, due to concerns that it could be utilized by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for 'united front' initiatives, as reported by the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), according to the Taipei Times.

During a meeting of the legislature's Internal Administration Committ

Foxconn projected sales to hit NTD 7 Trillion in 2025

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): Taiwan's Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry and the world's largest electronics manufacturer, forecast revenues to reach NTD 7 trillion (approximately USD 234.5 billion), marking a nearly 3 per cent increase compared to last year. Last year, Foxconn registered a total of sales of NTD 6.8 trillion.The group expects solid growth this year despite ongoing uncertainties, incl

China jacks up military incursions in Taiwan

Taipei [Taiwan], May 30 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected 16 sorties of Chinese aircraft, eight Chinese naval vessels and one official ship operating near its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Friday.

Out of 16, seven sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and eastern ADIZ.

In a post on X, Taiwan's MND stated, '16 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels

Thailand Open: India pugilists Naman, Anshul down Uzbek heavyweights to storm into finals

Bangkok [Thailand], May 29 (ANI): India's heavyweight boxers Naman Tanwar (90kg) and Anshul Gill (90+kg) delivered a strong statement on Thursday at the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament, securing hard-earned semifinal wins against opponents from Uzbekistan, considered to be one of the sport's most dominant nations in the heavier weight categories.

Naman overcame Juraboev Elyorbek 4:1, while Anshu

(SP)SINGAPORE-BADMINTON-SINGAPORE OPEN-WOMEN'S DOUBLES

(250529) -- SINGAPORE, May 29, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning (R) compete during the women's doubles round of 16 match between Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning of China and Teng Chun Hsun/Yang Chu Yun of Chinese Taipei at the Singapore Badminton Open 2025 in Singapore, May 29, 2025. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

Taiwan 'ejects' Chinese Coast Guard ships near Kinmen amid rising maritime incursions

Taipei [Taiwan] May 29 (ANI): Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) announced on Wednesday that it 'ejected' four vessels of the Chinese coast guard that had entered Taiwan-controlled waters near Kinmen County, as reported by the Central News Agency (CNA).

The China Coast Guard ships 14603, 14608, 14609, and 14513 approached 'restricted waters' off the Kinmen Islands from the southeast of Liaoluo Bay and the

China ramps up naval incursions around Taiwan

Taipei [Taiwan], May 29 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Thursday reported Chinese military presence around Taiwan, with eight vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), and one official ship detected operating in the region.

The MND did not detect any flight operations by the PLA during this timeframe.

In a post on X, the MND said, '8 PLAN ships and 1 official ship operatin

Stocks open higher as US court strikes down Trump Tariffs; IT, Auto stocks lead gains

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 29 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened on a strong note Thursday, tracking positive global cues after a major US court ruling and upbeat earnings from US tech giant Nvidia.

The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,825.10, gaining 72.65 points or 0.29 per cent, while the BSE Sensex rose by 278.71 points to start at 81,591.03, marking an increase of 0.34 per cent.

Market experts attrib

Update: Chinese mainland affirms commitment to cross-Strait exchanges, urges direct sea route resumption

BEIJING, May 28 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese mainland will continue to actively promote exchanges and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait to benefit compatriots on both sides, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, emphasized that the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan, which advocates for peace, development, enhanced exchanges and cooperat

Taiwan slams China's Cross-Strait summits as 'United Front Lectures,' shuns events in Beijing

Taipei [Taiwan], May 28 (ANI): Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) criticised China on Wednesday for organising two summits for Taiwanese participants later this week, claiming these gatherings aim to 'lecture' rather than promote authentic exchanges across the Taiwan Strait, as reported by Focus Taiwan.

The MAC stated that the upcoming summits are 'conducted under the guise of cultural and media exchanges ai

Strong AI demand keeps Taiwan's economy warm in April

Taipei [Taiwan], May 28 (ANI): Taiwan's economy showed signs of a 'warming economy' in April, helped by the rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications, which supported the manufacturing sector, according to the National Development Council (NDC), reported Focus Taiwan.In April, for the fourth consecutive month, NDC's composite index reflected signs of 'warming economy', by staying in the yellow-red ran