The late Edward Yang’s 1985 film Taipei Story portrays a couple that has begun to drift apart: the white-collar and upwardly mobile Chin (pop star Tsai Chin, soon to marry the filmmaker), who is forced to quit her corporate job after being demoted to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Plans Military Spending Increase to Counter Rising China
Taiwan plans to raise its defense spending next year in an attempt to offset China’s growing military might. Defense spending is targeted to rise to 3 percent of gross domestic product in 2018, up from about 2 percent this year, Minister of National ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Military to Upgrade Fighters, Seek Stealth Capability
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan says it is planning to upgrade its F-16 fighter jets and will seek cutting-edge stealth aircraft from the United States in the face of a growing military threat from rival China. Thursday's announcement follows the release of this ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks rise tracking regional shares as Fed maintains outlook
TAIPEI, March 16 Taiwan stocks rose on Thursday, largely tracking regional gains after the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated it won't accelerate the pace of the rate hikes and stuck to its outlook. As the Fed raised the target overnight interest rate by 25 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan defence report warns of China invasion risk
Taiwan pledged Wednesday to build up its military in the face of an increased risk of invasion by China in a major defence ministry report that comes as ties with Beijing worsen. China still sees Taiwan as part of its territory to be brought back into its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan lesbian ordered to pay back groom
A judgement against a gay woman who married a man because of pressure from her family has sparked criticism in Taiwan as the island moves closer to legalising same-sex marriage. The woman was recently ordered by a court to return around Tw$500,000 ($16,130 ... ( read original story ...)
Shiseido celebrates 60 years in Taiwan
As 2017 marks 60 years in Taiwan for leading Japanese multinational personal care company Shiseido, we look at how it’s developed its presence and how the Taiwanese market is transforming. Shiseido first started its sales operations in Taiwan in 1957 as ... ( read original story ...)
TAITRA: Discover 3 shows blossoming with gifts from the heart
TAIPEI, TAIWAN--(Marketwired - Mar 14, 2017) - Cherry blossoms are blooming in Taipei to usher in three of Asia's best gift-related trade events with incredible creativity and value. The prime show, the 71 st Giftionery, showcases the business of gifts ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Taiwan says Chinese military threat grows, U.S. regional strategy unclear
TAIPEI China's accelerated military development and recent activity by its military aircraft and ships around Taiwan pose an increased threat to the self-ruled island, according to a Taiwanese government defense report draft reviewed by Reuters. The 2017 ... ( read original story ...)
Financial Transparency in China, its related territories and Taiwan
Foreword. The Tax Justice Network is a non partisan network of experts working towards transparency, so we do not take any position about countries’ territorial and political claims. Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan are becoming great risks for global ... ( read original story ...)
China says investment will help unification with Taiwan
Long-standing political tension between the neighbours has seen Taiwan put restrictions on Chinese investments in its prized semiconductor sector, with an eye to protecting intellectual property and trade secrets. At least three major deals have fallen ... ( read original story ...)
Dacin launched Vision Residential project
Dacin, the third largest construction company of Taiwan, officially launched the first phase of its Vision Residential project on March 12. Located in Tran Dai Nghia Street of Binh Tan district, at An Lac Roundabout, buyers found Vision Residential so ... ( read original story ...)
Shares in MediaTek unit soar on main board debut
Taipei, March 14 (CNA) Shares in Andes Technology Corp. (晶心科), an embedded microprocessor intellectual property supplier and a subsidiary of leading Taiwanese integrated circuit designer MediaTek Inc., jumped on the company's first day on the Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
China Times: Taiwan's semiconductor industry at critical juncture
For Taiwan, the sector is especially significant as it accounted ... U.S. to upgrade its semiconductor industry by nurturing new talent, protecting intellectual property rights and promoting the Internet of Things. The semiconductor industry has long ... ( read original story ...)
It's the government that runs the court of law
if such a treaty does not include conditions regarding the possession of property and territory taken during the war. The R.O.C. signed a peace treaty with Japan in Taipei in 1952 to end the war that broke out in 1944. This principle enabled Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Chuck Chicken builds a nest in China
Malaysian prodco Animasia Studio has announced key partnerships with three Chinese companies as it continues to expand its Chuck Chicken property. TangChao Animation ... The show has also premiered on Disney China (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau), Disney ... ( read original story ...)