Taiwan headline news

01/16/2026 10:10 AM

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Taipei, Jan. 16 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Friday are as follows:

@United Daily News: C.C. Wei says AI demand is real, supporting TSMC's U.S. expansion

@China Times: TSMC plans record capex at NT$1.8 trillion

@Liberty Times: U.S. State Department voices strong support for Taiwan to raise defense spending

@Economic Daily News: TSMC expects strong growth in 2026

@Commercial Times: Amid escalating competition, TSMC plans up to US$56 billion in capex

@Taipei Times: Trade teams heads to U.S. for tariff talks

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