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…
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…