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 ...)