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Read about the recent meeting between Li Hui and Thomas Bagger, where they discussed Sino-German relations, the Ukraine crisis, and peace negotiations. Li’s shuttle diplomacy efforts and China’s role in resolving the conflict were highlighted, with both diplomats expressing a shared understanding and commitment to maintaining open communication on the matter.

Discover how Taiwan’s NTU and TSMC are pioneering the future of semiconductor education and international collaboration, welcoming students from around the globe to innovate and grow together.

Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) caucus whip Huang Kuo-Chang cautiously supports Kuomintang’s proposed law to criminalize contempt of the legislative body, emphasizing the need for further discussion. The KMT’s legislation aims to penalize false statements by executive officials, drawing opposition from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). While aligned with the TPP’s oversight goals, Huang raises concerns about the law’s wording and its compatibility with Taiwan’s constitution. He references similar regulations in the U.S., Germany, and Britain but stresses the importance of thorough deliberation on the proposed law’s specifics.

A German exchange student in Taiwan forms an unexpected bond with a stray dog, altering her travel plans as she prepares to bring the dog back to Germany. A heartwarming story of love and compassion.

Taiwan’s ranking in the 2024 Global Military Strength Index falls to 24th place, emphasizing the nation’s domestic war resource challenges. Experts analyze the implications and the role of President-elect Lai in shaping cross-strait relations.

Taiwan’s investment in China has reached its lowest point in a decade, making up just over 10% of the island’s total overseas direct investment, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. Recent official data from Taiwan reveals that foreign direct investments surged by 87% to reach $257 billion through November this year. However, investments in China plummeted by 34% to only $29 billion, representing a mere 12% of the total. Since 2010, Taiwanese investments in China have been steadily declining and are projected to drop below the lowest point recorded since 1999. In contrast, investments in the United States have increased ninefold to $96 billion, accounting for around 37% of the total outbound direct investment. Additionally, Taiwan’s direct investment in Germany has soared 25-fold to $39 billion, largely driven by the operations of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Sun Ming-te, Director of the Business Development and Research Center at the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER), predicts that if tensions between the United States and China persist, Taiwan’s investment in China will continue to decline.

The VisaGuide World Passport Index has revealed the most powerful passports in the world for December, with Taiwan ranked 70th overall. Spain tops the list, followed by Germany in third place, and the United States in 40th place. The ranking is based on the Destination Significance Score (DSS), which considers various factors. The Spanish passport allows visa-free entry to 43 countries and visa-free access to an additional 106 countries. Singapore holds the second spot and is considered the strongest passport in Asia, granting its citizens visa-free entry to 156 destinations. In comparison, the Taiwanese passport allows visa-free entry to 100 countries and regions, placing it lower than some other countries. China ranks 117th, offering its citizens visa-free access to 46 countries.

Discover the festive cheer of the German Christmas Market in New Taipei City. Experience culinary delights, unique decorations, and cultural exchange between Taiwan and Germany. Join in the holiday spirit as 2023 comes to a close.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) may face obstacles in establishing a factory in Germany due to a shift in German subsidies. Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua has confirmed that the German government is actively addressing the budget issues involved. The recent ruling by Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court, which deemed the diversion of pandemic funds for the ＂Climate and Transformation Fund＂ unconstitutional, has raised concerns about the fulfillment of financial promises to TSMC and other tech giants like Intel Corporation. If Germany decreases its subsidies, TSMC may need to renegotiate or even abandon its plans for the factory. The Taiwanese government is closely monitoring the situation and is prepared to provide support if necessary. This investment dispute has significant implications for the global supply chains and the semiconductor industry, as TSMC’s advanced semiconductors are in high demand worldwide.

The New Taipei City Fire Department successfully rescued a young Australian woman who was lost in the mountains of Wulai District. The woman, identified as Marion, was studying in South Korea and visiting Taiwan. She had ventured alone to climb Badaoer Mountain but became disoriented during her descent. With her cellphone battery at 5% and unsure of how to report an emergency in Taiwan, she reached out to a friend in Germany who informed the hotel staff in Wulai to report her missing. A 25-person rescue team commenced the search and rescue mission, working through the night until they found Marion in the early hours of Monday. She was unharmed and escorted back to her hotel. The captain of the 4th Emergency and Rescue Corps emphasized the importance of traveling in groups and being prepared with food, cold weather gear, and lighting equipment.

Germany is looking to strengthen its ties with Taiwan in various sectors, including academics and trade, according to Petra Sigmund, the German Director General for Asia and Pacific. Despite not having diplomatic relations with Taiwan, Germany is committed to maintaining and expanding connections with the country. While Germany adheres to the ＂One China Policy,＂ it does not preclude official interactions with Taiwan, which can extend up to a ministerial level. Germany’s top representatives, such as the president, chancellor, and foreign minister, do not establish contact with Taiwan, but the country intends to utilize other open contact spaces. Sigmund emphasized that Germany will strive to preserve these spaces, even if it disturbs China, as Taiwan holds significant importance to Germany.

The Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR) will host the ＂2023 Taipei Security Dialogue＂ on November 8th. Former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Michele Flournoy, and former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor, Matthew Pottinger, will discuss the collective intimidation faced by Indo-Pacific nations. The event will feature virtual speeches focusing on measuring risks and situations in the Taiwan Strait. Scholars and experts from 10 countries, including the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Czech Republic, and Japan, have been invited to address China’s challenges to global order and democracy. The dialogue will cover six themes, such as the Russo-Ukrainian War’s lessons and strategies for deterring China, implications for cross-strait relations, Chinese military and technological development, China’s global expansion, and a strategic environmental assessment of China. President Tsai Ing-wen is also scheduled to deliver a speech at the event.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has received approval from the Ministry of Economic Affairs to establish a fabrication facility in Germany. At the CDKWV 90th Anniversary International Conference, optimism abounded as experts discussed the potential of this 3.5 billion-euro investment. Dr. Jörg Polster, Director General of the German Institute Taipei, highlighted the compatibility of cultures, while Stan Shih, Acer’s co-founder, raised concerns about cultural differences. The partnership is expected to deepen as German investments in Taiwan reach record levels.

Explore the deepening industrial relationship between Taiwan and Germany as German Institute Taipei Director-General Jörg Polster praises the long-standing ties. Following TSMC’s announcement of its first European factory in Germany, Polster emphasizes mutual growth opportunities and highlights plans for student exchanges in 2024.

Taiwan’s National Development Council Minister Kung Ming-Hsin highlights TSMC’s readiness to establish a factory in Germany after the recent approval of its plans by the Investment Commission of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC announced on Tuesday (Aug. 9) an investment of 3.5 billion euros in a facility located in Germany, marking TSMC’s inaugural site in Europe and capitalizing on substantial government backing for the US$11 billion plant.

The world’s largest trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin), is set to take place in Berlin, Germany from Sept. 1-5. With travel picking up, this nearly century-old expo expects to draw around 200,000 visitors and has designated Taipei as the premier promotional city in Asia.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is reportedly close to completing its plan to build a plant in Germany, according to sources within the company’s supply chain. 

TVBS Insight People recently traveled to Germany to interview Grace Chung, the first and only female sales director at Porsche, at the luxury car manufacturer’s headquarters in Stuttgart. 

德國另類選擇黨（Alternative for Germany，AfD）共同主席派翠（Frauke Petry）今天表示將退黨，對在這次大選成為國會第三大黨的德國另類選擇黨的信譽是一大打擊。

德國極右派政黨德國另類選擇黨（Alternative for Germany）於24日國會大選獲得驚人斬獲，使得因為荷蘭與法國大選結果而降溫的歐洲「民粹主義興起」憂慮，再度捲土重來。

德國另類選擇黨（Alternative for Germany）第一次在大選贏得席次，闖進國會窄門才幾小時，旋即爆發內鬥，共同主席派翠（Frauke Petry）聲明她將不會加入國會黨團。