Taiwan shares soar to end above 17,700 points as TSMC's gains continue

Shares in Taiwan moved sharply higher Thursday to close above the 17,700 point mark, as strong buying of shares in contract chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) continued from a session earlier to lead the gains on the broader market, dealers said.

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