Day: January 2, 2026

Richard Saunders, Associate Editor Taiwan enters 2026 with a booming economy driven by AI-related exports, but looming trade tensions cast uncertainty over the year ahead. A historic surge in demand for servers, graphics processors, and other AI hardware pushed growth forecasts sharply upward in 2025 Economists repeatedly upgraded Taiwan’s outlook last year, as global adoption…

Richard Saunders On January 1, 2026, President Lai Ching-te delivered his New Year’s Address at the Presidential Office, urging citizens to embrace resilience and unity as Taiwan enters a pivotal year. Marking the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s direct presidential elections, Lai reflected on the challenges of 2025, including economic volatility, international tensions, and natural disasters