US President Trump completed a three-day visit to China, stating he held extensive discussions with Xi Jinping on Taiwan and discussed military aid to Taiwan in detail. Trump made no specific commitments and did not reveal to Xi whether the US would militarily defend Taiwan. A decision on the 14 billion dollar military aid package to Taiwan is expected in the near term.
A 30-year-old female employee at an escape room game shop in Taipei's Xinyi District died from asphyxiation on the 10th when a rope used in a performance prop became lodged around her neck. Despite emergency medical treatment, she was pronounced dead yesterday. The victim's family filed a complaint, and police have charged the company owner and on-site manager with negligent homicide.
While Israeli and Lebanese envoys conducted second-day peace negotiations in Washington, Israeli military launched fresh airstrikes on southern Lebanon, targeting militant organization Hezbollah. Despite ongoing diplomatic talks, military confrontations between the two sides persist, maintaining heightened tensions in the region.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi briefed media on Friday regarding the US-China summit outcomes. Wang Yi stated that Taiwan is one of the key issues discussed, emphasizing that Taiwan is a Chinese internal affair and that achieving national reunification is the Communist Party's historical mission. He called on the US to uphold the One China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, fulfilling international obligations, noting Taiwan is the most important issue in US-China relations.
President Trump stated on the 15th that he made no commitments to Chinese leader Xi Jinping regarding Taiwan affairs and will soon decide on a 14 billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan. Trump also indicated discussions with Xi on artificial intelligence safeguard mechanisms.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that semiconductor export controls were not addressed during discussions between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The statement suggests that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's efforts to influence chip trade policy at the meeting may have yielded limited results. The US maintains its existing semiconductor export restrictions on China.
US President Trump completed a three-day visit to China, stating he held extensive discussions with Xi Jinping on Taiwan and discussed military aid to Taiwan in detail. Trump made no specific commitments and did not reveal to Xi whether the US would militarily defend Taiwan. A decision on the 14 billion dollar military aid package to Taiwan is expected in the near term.
A 30-year-old female employee at an escape room game shop in Taipei's Xinyi District died from asphyxiation on the 10th when a rope used in a performance prop became lodged around her neck. Despite emergency medical treatment, she was pronounced dead yesterday. The victim's family filed a complaint, and police have charged the company owner and on-site manager with negligent homicide.
Cai Jinjin, son of Yunlin County Vice Speaker and Beigangchaotian Temple Director Cai Yongzhen, is under investigation for allegedly assaulting the residence of former legislator Zeng Cai Meizuo and forcing others to kneel. The Yunlin County Police Department established a special task force and arrested ten accomplices. The case has been referred to the Yunlin District Prosecutors Office on charges including unlawful restraint and assault.
A female employee at an escape room venue in Taipei's Xinyi District died after being strangled by a rope around her neck while performing as a ghost character on the 10th. The family held a press conference demanding thorough investigation into the operator's negligence and questioning how such a safety hazard went undetected for over a decade of operation.
A female employee at an escape room venue in Taipei died from asphyxiation caused by rope strangulation on the 10th of this month. After five days since the incident, the Taipei city government has not conducted a joint inspection, with the Cultural Affairs Bureau only confirming responsibility on the fourth day. The incident has raised public concerns about safety management in escape room facilities.
While Israeli and Lebanese envoys conducted second-day peace negotiations in Washington, Israeli military launched fresh airstrikes on southern Lebanon, targeting militant organization Hezbollah. Despite ongoing diplomatic talks, military confrontations between the two sides persist, maintaining heightened tensions in the region.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi briefed media on Friday regarding the US-China summit outcomes. Wang Yi stated that Taiwan is one of the key issues discussed, emphasizing that Taiwan is a Chinese internal affair and that achieving national reunification is the Communist Party's historical mission. He called on the US to uphold the One China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, fulfilling international obligations, noting Taiwan is the most important issue in US-China relations.
President Trump stated on the 15th that he made no commitments to Chinese leader Xi Jinping regarding Taiwan affairs and will soon decide on a 14 billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan. Trump also indicated discussions with Xi on artificial intelligence safeguard mechanisms.
President Trump, returning from China, stated he will make a decision soon on the 140 billion dollar military aid package for Taiwan. He emphasized making no commitments to Chinese President Xi Jinping and said he would first consult with Taiwan's leadership before finalizing the decision.
Following the US-China leadership meeting, no substantial progress was made on restoring energy transportation through the Strait of Hormuz, reigniting market concerns about potential global supply disruptions. West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures for June rose 4.2% in New York trading, reflecting investor anxiety over energy supply risks.
Ongoing US-Iran tensions show no signs of resolution, pushing oil prices higher and deepening market concerns about inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 537.29 points, or 1.07%, closing at 49,526.17. Rising Treasury yields reflect investor concerns about economic outlook amid elevated commodity prices.
According to President Trump's latest financial disclosure, he made significant purchases of stocks and bonds from major US companies including Nvidia and Boeing during the first quarter of this year. The filing reveals thousands of transactions during the period, indicating frequent short-term trading activity.
The UK faces dual pressures from political instability and renewed global inflation concerns, with government bonds, stocks, and sterling all declining on the 15th. Sterling fell to a five-week low against the US dollar, on track to record its largest weekly decline since November 2024.
Federal Reserve Governor Mellen announced on the 14th that he will resign from his position at the Fed after or before incoming Chair Powell's swearing-in. The resignation was anticipated, as it creates a board seat for Powell, since the Fed chair must simultaneously serve as a governor.
Driven by the generative AI boom, memory chip markets face supply shortages. Japanese memory manufacturer Kioxia reported net profit surging over threefold last quarter. The company simultaneously announced plans to list in the United States through American Depositary Receipts (ADR), expanding its presence in US capital markets.
Cerebras, an artificial intelligence chip startup, went public on Nasdaq on the 14th, closing up approximately 68% on its first trading day with a market valuation of around 67 billion dollars, comparable to General Motors and NXP Semiconductors. Co-founder and CEO Andrew Feldman's net worth increased to 3.2 billion dollars.
Google's parent company Alphabet has issued 576 billion yen (approximately 3.6 billion dollars) in yen-denominated bonds, setting a new record for non-Japanese companies. The issuance demonstrates Alphabet's strong financing capacity in international capital markets and reflects the attractiveness of the yen bond market to major technology firms.
Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Khalid has directed the state-owned ADNOC to expedite construction of a new west-east pipeline, targeting operations by 2027. The pipeline will export oil through Fujairah port in the Gulf of Oman, aiming to double current export capacity from 1.7 million barrels daily, reducing reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
Talks between Trump and Xi failed to reach agreement on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to surge. Market participants worry that persistent inflation pressure could hinder economic growth, triggering risk-averse sentiment among investors and leading European stock markets to close lower. Oil price volatility and inflation expectations remain key factors affecting market performance.
ASUS has officially launched pre-orders for the ROG XREAL R1 gaming AR glasses in Taiwan, following its debut at CES in January. Featuring 240Hz Micro OLED technology, the device supports multiple device connections and delivers an immersive 171-inch display experience for gaming and entertainment enthusiasts.
Google's next-generation AI model Gemini 3.5 has leaked online ahead of official release. According to developer leaks, the Gemini 3.5 Pro checkpoint codenamed "Cappuccino" is already generating content, skipping the previously expected Gemini 3.2 version entirely. The model demonstrates significant improvements in multimodal generation and interactive application capabilities, as Google accelerates its AI product roadmap to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic.
Astronomers estimate that hundreds of millions of neutron stars, the dense cores left behind by massive star explosions, exist throughout the Milky Way. Since most neutron stars are difficult to observe directly, NASA's Roman Space Telescope will use gravitational lensing to detect them by measuring how light bends in their gravitational fields, potentially discovering many previously unknown neutron stars.
Researchers have identified a phenomenon called mitochondrial pearling, which may be key to maintaining DNA integrity and cellular health balance. As the powerhouse of cells, mitochondria employ this pearling process to sustain their function. This discovery advances understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying cellular health maintenance.
Google is modifying its Gmail free storage policy for new users. Instead of directly providing 15GB of free storage, new accounts will initially receive 5GB. Users must add and verify a phone number to unlock the full 15GB capacity. This change has drawn user attention and concerns about storage limitations.
US President Trump completed a three-day visit to China, stating he held extensive discussions with Xi Jinping on Taiwan and discussed military aid to Taiwan in detail. Trump made no specific commitments and did not reveal to Xi whether the US would militarily defend Taiwan. A decision on the 14 billion dollar military aid package to Taiwan is expected in the near term.
A 30-year-old female employee at an escape room game shop in Taipei's Xinyi District died from asphyxiation on the 10th when a rope used in a performance prop became lodged around her neck. Despite emergency medical treatment, she was pronounced dead yesterday. The victim's family filed a complaint, and police have charged the company owner and on-site manager with negligent homicide.
President Trump stated on the 15th that he made no commitments to Chinese leader Xi Jinping regarding Taiwan affairs and will soon decide on a 14 billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan. Trump also indicated discussions with Xi on artificial intelligence safeguard mechanisms.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi briefed media on Friday regarding the US-China summit outcomes. Wang Yi stated that Taiwan is one of the key issues discussed, emphasizing that Taiwan is a Chinese internal affair and that achieving national reunification is the Communist Party's historical mission. He called on the US to uphold the One China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, fulfilling international obligations, noting Taiwan is the most important issue in US-China relations.
A technology company maintaining a hotel check-in system misconfigured its cloud storage as public, exposing over a million customers' passports and driver's licenses without password protection. Anyone could access the sensitive personal identification documents, raising significant data security concerns.
US President Trump expressed reservations about a $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan following two days of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The outcome of the summit raises questions about the future direction of US military support for Taiwan and America's commitment to the island's defense.
The United States and China held a leadership summit where both sides expressed intentions to stabilize bilateral relations. However, significant disagreements persist across multiple areas including trade, technology, and geopolitical issues, raising questions about whether the two nations can resolve their differences.
US President Trump ended his three-day visit to China and indicated he will soon decide on weapons sales to Taiwan. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump mentioned discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding Taiwan, stating he listened but refrained from commenting. The decision will significantly impact US-Taiwan military relations.
Following the high-profile Beijing summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, Taiwan has become the first test of the two nations' new "strategic stability" formula. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that Taiwan was discussed during Trump's state visit. Analysts note subtle differences in how both sides have characterized Taiwan, highlighting its importance in bilateral relations.
US President Donald Trump's state visit to China has concluded with an intimate discussion between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the secluded Zhongnanhai compound. Rather than following the traditional pattern of formal deal-signing ceremonies, the two leaders emphasized direct dialogue and committed to continued meetings this year, signaling a shift in diplomatic approach between the two nations.
While Israeli and Lebanese envoys conducted second-day peace negotiations in Washington, Israeli military launched fresh airstrikes on southern Lebanon, targeting militant organization Hezbollah. Despite ongoing diplomatic talks, military confrontations between the two sides persist, maintaining heightened tensions in the region.
President Trump, returning from China, stated he will make a decision soon on the 140 billion dollar military aid package for Taiwan. He emphasized making no commitments to Chinese President Xi Jinping and said he would first consult with Taiwan's leadership before finalizing the decision.
Global bond markets experienced a downturn driven by concerns that the Iran conflict could trigger inflation pressures. The US 30-year Treasury yield closed the week at its highest level since 2007, reflecting heightened market anxiety about economic prospects and potential inflationary impacts.
Chinese fishing vessels operated within 100 nautical miles of a U.S. military base in Japan last month, marking the latest development in China's decades-long campaign to expand influence in contested waters. The incident reflects China's continued strategic push to increase maritime activities in the Western Pacific region, raising security concerns for the United States and Japan.
US President Trump warned Taiwan against declaring independence hours after meeting with China's Xi Jinping. Trump expressed his desire for Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions surrounding the self-governing island, emphasizing the need for de-escalation between the two sides.