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Chip Labor: A small group of Micron workers in Taoyuan began Taiwan’s first semiconductor-industry strike, seeking a greater share of AI-driven profits; a separate union in Taichung has reached a deal with the company. AI Supply Chain: Nvidia is expanding capacity across chip testing, packaging, substrates and optics. Taiwan’s KYEC will receive a reported US$1.1 billion capacity advance, while Unimicron and SPIL are among partners set to scale production. Fab Safety: Four workers died in an accident at a TSMC 2nm fab construction site in Kaohsiung, renewing concerns about safety at major chip projects. Space Science: Taiwan’s space agency launched two more CubeSats as part of its satellite program. Energy and Chips: Taiwan’s semiconductor electricity use hit a record in September, underscoring the growing power needs of the island’s chip industry.

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Oct. 21, 2026

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Taiwan probes organized crime links to China’s ‘transnational repression’

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Taiwan Rebukes Botswana Over China Stance

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Taiwan says China cyberattacks, disinformation up ahead of local elections

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The Fall of “Scientific American”

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What's holding up Washington's $14bn arms sale to Taiwan?

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China suspected of intensifying cyberwarfare against Taiwan ahead of local elections

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New GASA Research: 71% of Adults Surveyed Across 13 Asian Markets Encountered Scams, with Estimated Losses of US$136.5 Billion

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Temporally Controlled Therapeutic Strategies for Critical-Sized Bone Defects: Integrating Materials Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

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