(Reuters) - A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Taiwan on Tuesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The quake was at a depth of 13 km (8 miles), EMSC said.

Taiwan's premier said on Monday the government faced a crisis in day-to-day operations, including national security, because of large cuts to this year's budget proposed by opposition parties, who have cited a need to cut waste.

Economic growth in trade-dependent Taiwan was expected to have slowed in the fourth quarter coming off a higher base, though exports were robust on AI demand, a Reuters poll showed on Monday.

Taiwanese contract laptop makers Compal and Inventec may expand into the United States with Texas eyed as one of the top locations, their executives say, as they prepare for President-elect Donald Trump's threatened tariffs.

TSMC's strong FY24 performance driven by AI chip demand and 3nm chip production, with continued growth projected despite margin pressure in 2025. Learn more on TSM stock here.

Another U.S.-aligned democracy in Asia is mired in political gridlock, with Taiwan’s opposition challenging defense spending aimed at fending off China.

Taiwan has seen a “significant rise” in the number of individuals charged with suspicion of spying on behalf of China in recent years, according to new data released by the island’s security bureau, amid escalating intimidation by Beijing.

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has called on President-elect Donald Trump to renew his pledge to support Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion.

Taiwan’s intelligence bureau says China’s main spy agency is working with criminal gangs, shell companies and other dubious partners to gain intelligence on Taiwan’s defenses, resulting in a major rise in those arrested for alleged espionage on the island.

The former vice president called on Donald Trump to renew his pledge to support Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion.

Former Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Taiwan on Thursday, two sources familiar with the trip told The Hill. Pence plans to meet with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim,

Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ( TSM -1.53%), or TSMC for short, rose after the semiconductor contract manufacturer once again produced strong revenue growth and issued upbeat guidance as it continues to be an artificial intelligence (AI) beneficiary.