Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC has confirmed the beginning of construction on its second chip plant in the U.S. state of Arizona, making the announcement as U.S. President Joe Biden made a visit to the company's first factory. A media report says the U.S. has proposed providing Taiwan with advanced Patriot missile defense systems. And the campaign of a candidate in a by-election for a vacant legislative seat in Taipei received a menacing phone call following her remarks concerning organized crime. Also:
- Taiwan's Vice President Lai Ching-te is isolating at home with mild symptoms after contracting COVID-19.
- The inaugural Taiwan Conference has got under way in Berlin.
- Taiwan's central bank will issue special commemorative coins to mark the coming Year of the Rabbit.
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