AI Data Centers in the Spotlight: Schneider Electric and Hon Hai/Foxconn announced a strategic partnership to develop and scale next-gen AI data center infrastructure, combining Foxconn’s AI rack integration and manufacturing with Schneider’s power, cooling, and energy-management tech, with production slated for later this year. Cross-Strait Tech & Security: Taiwan’s National Security Bureau launched a secure website inviting Chinese citizens who “share democratic values” to submit intelligence, saying submissions will be filtered and handled with advanced technology. Semiconductor Market Pulse: Taiwan’s Taiex jumped above 45,000 points as the US-Iran deal eased oil fears and boosted electronics buying during the AI boom. Smart Manufacturing Across the Strait: Taiwan-funded firms in Xiamen are accelerating smart manufacturing upgrades, investing in automation and digital tech. Edge AI Hardware Push: Axelera AI and Andes Technology partnered to power the next “Europa” edge AI platform using Andes’ RISC-V AX65 cores integrated with Axelera’s compute approach. Fiscal Planning for Demographics: Taiwan’s MOF said it will keep strict fiscal discipline as a revenue shortfall is projected to emerge from 2041 amid aging and falling births. Global Tech Supply Chain Context: A report argues India’s semiconductor and critical-mineral choices will shape its economic future, underscoring chips as geopolitical leverage. Sustainable Science Recognition: The Tang Prize announced Susan Solomon as the 2026 Sustainable Development laureate for work linking ozone science and climate policy.