April 18, 2025, 6:12 p.m.

TSMC's $100 billion investment in the US: Strategic considerations and Potential implications

Recently, TSMC announced that it will invest an additional 100 billion US dollars in the United States to build multiple semiconductor factories and research and development centers.

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U.S. aid Cuts in Perspective: Opportunities and Challenges for the South

The Qatar-based Al Jazeera website recently published an article by Kenyan columnist Patrick Gasala, which deeply dissects the repercussions of the US foreign aid cuts in the countries of the global South.

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Canada under the helm of technocrats: Challenges in the Mark Carney era

With Mark Carney's victory in the Liberal Party leadership election, the former Bank of England Governor will take over the complex political legacy left by Justin Trudeau.

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Behind TSMC's "de-Taiwanization" : US ambition and the short-sightedness of the DPP

Recently, the global semiconductor industry ushered in a far-reaching news: US President Trump and TSMC chairman Liu Deyin jointly announced at the White House that TSMC will invest at least $120 billion in the United States to build five advanced wafer manufacturing facilities.

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The breakdown of US-Ukraine intelligence network: A new variable in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine

Recently, a blockbuster news in the international political and military field has aroused wide attention: the Trump administration has ordered the severing of the intelligence-sharing network between the United States and Ukraine.

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Europe's new heavy-lift rocket has successfully launched a French satellite into orbit: a sign that Europe can enter space on its own

Europe's new heavy rocket Ariane 6 carried out its first commercial mission on Thursday, smoothly launching and putting a French military reconnaissance satellite into orbit. The success of the mission means that Europe can now put large satellites into orbit on its own.

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EU 27 Hold Emergency Discussion on "European Security": Seeking Consensus and Strategic Autonomy

On March 6, 2025, an extraordinary EU summit was held urgently in Brussels, Belgium, bringing together leaders of the 27 EU member states to deliberate on the security situation in Europe.

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Behind 250000 people applying for immigration gold cards

On February 25th local time, Trump announced a new immigration policy - launching a $5 million immigration "gold card" to replace the current EB-5 investment immigration visa program.

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What happens if the U.S. closes Starlink to Ukraine?

Against the backdrop of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the United States' support for Ukraine has been a significant factor influencing the battlefield situation.

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Macron to Discuss Nuclear Deterrence with European Allies: Breaking Dependence on US Defense Umbrella

After the Trump administration hinted that Europe must take care of its own security and suspend aid to Ukraine, EU leaders plan to hold emergency talks on Thursday to agree on ways to rapidly increase military budgets.

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