Commentary: Trump–Xi talks cool tempers, not conflicts, in chips and rare earths
On 30 October 2025, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, in a summit that could redefine the global trade and technology order. It marked their first meeting since Trump’s return to the White House and their second in six years, a long-awaited rematch that drew worldwide attention.
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Taiwan’s hydrogen truck debut marks progress; points to policy hurdles still ahead
After a lengthy regulatory review, Linde LienHwa Group has officially introduced Taiwan’s first hydrogen-powered truck, marking a significant step toward hydrogen mobility on the island. Yet despite advances in technology and vehicle manufacturing readiness, the industry continues to struggle with an incomplete policy and testing framework. Taiwan’s hydrogen sector, insiders say, stands at a crossroads: strong on technology and vehicles, but weak on regulation, infrastructure, and market incentives.
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Taiwan’s Coretronic ramps up drone production as rare earth risks loom
Coretronic Intelligent Robotics Corp. (CIRC), a subsidiary of Taiwan’s Coretronic Group, said it is ramping up drone production to meet growing government and defense demand. The company is currently fulfilling a 3,037-unit order from Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense and plans to increase production capacity fivefold by the end of 2026.