HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - China is rolling out the welcome mat for technology companies - and Taiwan. Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics assembler and key Apple supplier, is set to list a $50 billion-plus subsidiary in Shanghai. ( read original story ...)
Biogas Technology Pavilion Makes Debut at Livestock Taiwan Expo & Forum on July 26
TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2 nd edition of Livestock Taiwan Expo & Forum will take place at Taipei World Trade Center from July 26-28. The 2017 debut brought a big success and won the local authority, Council of Agriculture's, full ... ( read original story ...)
Review: China Airlines Business Class A350 Kuala Lumpur To Taipei
Last year my friend Yaroslav reviewed Qatar Airways Qsuites on a flight between London and Doha. The feedback was great on that post, so he’s back with another airline review. Yaroslav is a software entrepreneur and traveller from Kiev, Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Foxconn gets China go-ahead for Shanghai IPO of subsidiary
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China has approved the Shanghai listing of an internet and industrial-focused subsidiary of Taiwan’s Foxconn ... had obtained the regulatory go-ahead for the planned IPO. Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co ... ( read original story ...)
China urges Taiwan’s few allies to follow ‘irresistible trend’ of recognizing Beijing
BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Thursday it was in the best interests of self-ruled Taiwan’s few remaining diplomatic allies to recognize an “irresistible trend” and ditch Taipei in favor “one China” ruled by Beijing. Taiwan, which China claims ... ( read original story ...)
How telecom fraud is piling even more strain on Taiwan-Beijing ties
Liu Tai-ting was hoping to make money to support his child when he moved to Kenya from Taiwan and joined in what mainland Chinese authorities say was a telephone fraud scheme, posing as a government official to demand bogus payments and gain control of his ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE: New Artifacts Found in Condemned Xindian Cemetery
Researchers conducting an informal audit at Xindian First Public Cemetery in Taiwan's New Taipei City have uncovered important archaeological ... to make room for a controversial urban renewal project. Protests, formal complaints to Taiwan's central ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s allies ditching Taipei an ‘irresistible trend’, China says
BEIJING (Reuters) - It is in the best interests of Taiwan’s remaining diplomatic allies to recognize an “irresistible trend” and ditch Taipei in favor of ties with Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday. Self-ruled Taiwan, which ... ( read original story ...)
China enlists Foxconn unit IPO in unification campaign
Foxconn Industrial is seen raising 27.3 billion yuan ($4.3 billion) through the IPO. The purpose of the listing is "to expand ... "We'll encourage Taiwanese companies to list," Zhang Zhijun, director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of China's State Council ... ( read original story ...)
Phone Fraud Schemes Worsen Beijing-Taiwan Tensions
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Liu Tai-ting was hoping to make money to support his child when he moved to Kenya from Taiwan and joined in what Chinese authorities say was a telephone fraud scheme, posing as a government official to demand bogus payments and gain ... ( read original story ...)
Corning unveils plan to expand investment in Taiwan
Taipei, March 7 (CNA) Corning Incorporated, an American multinational technology company that specializes in glass and ceramics, plans to increase investment in research and development in Taiwan by expanding its Corning Advanced Technology Center in ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Global tech demand to buoy Taiwan exports despite surprise Feb drop
TAIPEI, March 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s exports snapped 16 straight months of growth to log a fall in February due to the Lunar New Year, although robust global tech demand will continue to power the island’s manufacturing activity and buoy first quarter ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan’s Feb exports fall on holiday distortion, Q1 remains solid
TAIPEI, March 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s exports snapped 16 straight months of growth to log a fall in February due to the Lunar New Year, although robust global tech demand continues to power the island’s manufacturing activity. February shipments fell 1 ... ( read original story ...)
INSIGHT: Taiwan’s festival of firecrackers
Participants wearing motorcycle helmets and makeshift protective gear get sprayed with firecrackers during the annual 'Beehive Firecrackers' festival in Taiwan. Participants wearing motorcycle helmets and makeshift protective gear get sprayed with ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan seeks business partnerships in India
Chinese investors may give investment in India a highbrow but Taiwan seeks to beef up its response and foothold in this large, young consumer market. To counter Chinese investments Taiwan is likely to lead investments of more than $10 billion to make India ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Poland sign MOU on financial technology cooperation
Taipei, March 6 (CNA) Taiwan and Poland signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Tuesday on cooperation in the development of financial technology. The cooperation agreement was signed by Wellington Koo (顧立雄), chairman of the Financial Supervisory ... ( read original story ...)