by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan and China need to talk to each other to achieve peace given the “multifold changes” in the international situation, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said on Monday, calling for dialogue instead of confrontation. Lai, who China detests as a “separatist”, has repeatedly called for talks with Beijing, which has stepped…
By Martin Haffner Associate Editor The Taiwanese government classifies DeepSeek from China as a security risk – similar to the Pentagon. Italy blocks the AI bot due to data protection concerns. DeepSeek’s hyped large R1 language model and the chatbot based on it are not only causing tremors on the stock markets, but are also…
by John Davenport davenport@fordham.edu Russia’s total war on Ukraine’s people is reaching its third anniversary. With many parts of Ukraine’s eastern and southern cities looking like parts of Gaza or Aleppo, Ukraine’s leaders are now faced with defeat, because President Trump feels entitled to give away large chunks of their nation to the worst tyrant…
Francis Tuschek Taiwan has prohibited government employees from using DeepSeek, a newly launched Chinese AI model, due to concerns about potential data leaks to the Chinese government. The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) announced that DeepSeek AI, being a Chinese ICT product, raises national security risks related to data breaches. This ban affects staff from…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In a world increasingly dominated by large financial hubs, Taiwan has quietly carved out a reputation as a formidable player in the global bond market. With its strategic economic policies and robust regulatory framework, the island nation has attracted attention and investment, solidifying its status as an emerging superpower in…