AmCham Touts Taiwan-US Trade Growth - June 16, 2026
The American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan says Taiwan-US trade has entered a "golden age," citing a 70% year-on-year increase in bilateral trade from January to April. TaiwanPlus speaks with a national security expert about a Bloomberg report suggesting a shift in China's strategy toward Taiwan emphasizing diplomatic pressure over military threats. And Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai speaks at the Rotary International Convention in Taipei, reflecting on her mental health journey after gaining global fame at a young age. Plus: - G7 leaders gathered in France for the annual summit, with discussions focused on peace in the Middle East and the ongoing war in Ukraine. - A bipartisan group of Japanese lawmakers has launched a study group to examine stability in the Taiwan Strait and Japan's role in the region. - The culture ministry handed out its first-ever Taiwan Sign Language contribution award, honoring pioneering educator Ku Yu-shan for his decades of work advancing TSL.
