Taiwan’s opposition is proceeding with plans to impeach President Lai Ching-te, despite lacking the vote numbers. Several groups of Japanese officials are visiting Taiwan this week amid heightened Japan-China tensions. And Taiwanese drone manufacturers say they remain confident about US market expansion, despite new import restrictions. Plus:
- Nvidia says it plans to start shipping H200 AI chips to China by mid-February, following a US policy shift that allows exports with a 25% tariff.
- Taiwan has enacted the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act, setting standards for AI use and placing oversight under the National Science and Technology Council.
- Taiwan’s newly opened National Archives unveils how it collects multimedia materials and highlights the value of preserving historical records.