TAIPEI:Taiwan is currently “99 per cent dependent upon energy imports”, according to officials in Taipei but a new energy policy promulgated in 2016 by the president Tsai Ing Wen’s government aims to sharply reduce dependence upon imported energy ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Passes Legislation Creating Fintech Sandbox in Move to Keep Up with Financial Innovation
The Taiwan legislature has passed legislation that will create a regulatory Fintech Sandbox in a move designed to keep the country up to date on the fast changing financial services industry. Inspired by the UK Fintech Sandbox, the law hopes to stop ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s president pledges stronger defense to counter China
Beijing has rattled its neighbors including Taiwan, which communist mainland leaders claim as their territory, as well as Japan and South Korea by sending military aircraft close to their airspace in recent months. "China's attempt to expand militarily in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan President Says China’s Military Expansion Could Destabilize Asia
TAOYUAN, Taiwan — China’s increasing military projection around East Asia is undermining regional stability, Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, said at a year-end news conference on Friday just days after Beijing reiterated its goal of annexing the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stages sci-tech show, promoting AI development
The island's scientific and technological affairs authorities have recently announced an investment of 16 billion new Taiwan dollars ($537 million) to develop AI technology in the coming five years. The plan includes constructing AI research centers and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president warns China against military aggression
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday China’s military ambitions are becoming more apparent and tension between Taiwan and the mainland must not be resolved through military force. Tsai has faced increasing hostility from China ... ( read original story ...)
US Tax Cuts Entice Taiwan Firms
“At the 2017 Summit, Taiwan’s business delegation was not only the largest ever from Taiwan but also the second largest of all foreign delegations, with 140 participants from 83 companies. This consistent level of support demonstrates the strong ... ( read original story ...)
Business as usual for Taiwan firms in Kunshan
Employees at several subsidiaries of Taiwan-based manufacturers in Kunshan, East China's Jiangsu Province, said that their businesses were operating as usual, at least for now, as the local government delayed an order to some factories to suspend ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president says island’s defense budget to grow, given China pressures
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday China’s military ambitions are becoming more apparent and that the island’s defense budget would “grow steadily” each year. Tsai, who recently accused China’s military of causing ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan selects most important archaeological discoveries
One of the sites was found at Taichung City in central Taiwan and was endangered by a private construction project. Archaeologists excavated the site from 2013 to 2014, unearthing the remains of 48 skeletons and a large number of objects dating back 3,980 ... ( read original story ...)
TRAVEL REVIEW: Wild Taiwan
FIRST, WHERE TO STAY... Located in the buzzing central business district of Xinyi, the W Taipei (wtaipei.com) is the place to be and be seen in the Taiwanese capital. We stayed in the Fantastic Suite, which is the perfect balance of tranquillity-meets-energy. ( read original story ...)
China military causing regional instability: Taiwan president
China's frequent military activity is causing regional instability, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Thursday, adding that the island's forces have been keeping a close eye on what they are up to. China considers self-ruled and democratic Taiwan to be ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president says China military causing regional instability
TAIPEI (Reuters) - China’s frequent military activity is causing regional instability, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Thursday, adding that the island’s forces have been keeping a close eye on what they are up to. China considers self-ruled and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Shares Draw Green Light For Thursday
The TSE finished modestly higher on Wednesday following gains from the financials, chemicals and steel companies, while the technology stocks came in mixed. Among the actives, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company shed 0.44 percent, while Catcher ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan shares rebound as old economy, financial stocks rise
Taipei, Dec. 27 (CNA) Shares in Taiwan staged a technical rebound Wednesday as non-high-tech stocks, in particular in the petrochemical and financial sectors, moved higher, dealers said. The gains posted by petrochemical stocks were sparked by a robust ... ( read original story ...)
Little Taiwan determined to stay out of China’s clutches
"We have a huge amount of investment from Taiwan to China and [Taiwan] business has played an enormous role in [China's] growth and development." Ms Chang added, however, that China's "political system is different" "We fear that expansion [in the Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)