Louis Raymond BRICS member states have no plans to create a common currency but are actively discussing joint investment platforms to enhance economic cooperation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated. Speaking to journalists on Friday, Peskov addressed recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to hit the BRICS countries with tariffs should…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor DeepSeek Chatbot Debacle: Taiwan Recognition Issue Raises Questions In a recent series of tests, the highly touted AI-powered chatbot, DeepSeek, has been found to be unable to accurately recognize the sovereign nation of Taiwan. This revelation has sparked both surprise and concern within the global tech community. Developed by a…
Richard Sanders In a recent address, Trump, who identifies as a “tariff man,” committed to leveraging tariffs to address trade deficits and pressure partners like Canada and Mexico on issues such as drug trafficking. He criticized Taiwan’s tech industry, alleging it has taken from the U.S., and vowed to bring production back to America, suggesting…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan is prepared to offer assistance to US industries facing challenges due to former President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, a government official has said. The move comes as tensions between the US and China remain high, with Washington continuing to implement tariffs on Chinese goods in an effort to rebalance…
Raymond Louis The world’s 500 richest people lost a total of $108 billion in wealth on Monday amid a tech-led selloff linked to the emergence of Chinese AI app DeepSeek, according to Bloomberg. The selloff erased gains from the tech portfolios of billionaires such as Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang and Oracle’s Larry Ellison, whose fortunes…
Francis Tuschek The High Administrative Court has dismissed an appeal from a former naval chief petty officer who was fired for not reporting an attempt to recruit him for a Chinese espionage operation, labeling his unit’s decision as “reasonable.” In 2022, the officer, identified by the surname Tseng, stationed at the Zuoying naval base in…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan must capitalize on the shock waves DeepSeek has sent through US markets to show it is a tech partner of Washington, a researcher said.China’s breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) would prompt the US to seek a stronger alliance with Taiwan and Japan to secure its technological superiority, a Taiwanese…
US Border Patrol agents have reportedly come under fire from suspected Mexican cartel members in southern Texas during an attempted illegal border crossing. US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the border with Mexico last week and deployed the military to several crossings, while seeking to deport potentially millions of people who are…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported a significant increase in Chinese military incursions in the air and waters surrounding the island over the past week, heightening concerns about escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The uptick comes amid ongoing geopolitical friction between Taiwan and China, raising alarms within the Taiwanese…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In a high-stakes diplomatic address, Beijing’s top envoy to the United States emphasized that the Chinese government is willing to maintain stable ties with its key global partner, but made it clear that Taiwan’s independence ambitions are its number one concern. During a speech at the Carnegie Endowment for International…