Taiwan Headlines, Feb. 18

Water crisis worsening. German company stiffs Taiwan on vaccines. Ma comments provoke ire. TVBS local leaders poll. Gold Cards up. KMT, DPP clash on constitutional reform. Coast Guard goes big on Taiwan. Domestic military production up. Hsiao Bi-khim gets pithy.
The world grows dependant on Taiwan’s tech giants–Taiwan Report News Brief transcript

Two of Taiwan’s tech giants, TSMC and Hon Hai (aka Foxconn) are making moves that could change the planet–and make world economies, production and militaries even more dependant on Taiwan. This has huge national security implications for Taiwan, and makes Taiwan’s continued independence crucial for the national security of the free world.
CGAI: Enhancing Taiwan’s Role in International Organizations
Foreign Policy: Semiconductors and the U.S.-China Innovation Race
Ketagalan Media: Taiwan’s “Chinese Professional Baseball League” Should Change Its Name
Happy 牛 Year to all of you!

All of us here at Taiwan Report wish you a healthy, happy, fun and prosperous new year in the year of the Ox!
Diplomat: What to Expect From US-Taiwan Relations in 2021 (and Beyond)
HKFP: ‘Here to help’: Hong Kong exiles strive to win hearts and minds in Taiwan
SOFREP: The Spy War Between China and Taiwan
Taiwan Headlines, Feb. 10

Taoyuan outbreak not contained. Vaccines are coming. International students to be allowed in. 3Q recall passes first hurdle. Exports boom. President comments on China ties, China lies in return, and Chiang supports Tsai. Prague Mayor slams China, praises Taiwan ties.