BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese state media threatened on Friday that the country could go to war over Taiwan if the United States passes into law a bill promoting closer U.S. ties with the self-ruled island that China claims as its own. The legislation, which ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Lite-On sells camera module business to Chinese peer
HONG KONG -- Taiwanese electronic components supplier Lite-On Technology will sell its camera module business to a Chinese company for $360 million in a deal designed to strengthen ties between the companies. Lite-On will transfer the business to ... ( read original story ...)
China lashes out at US over bill promoting Taiwan ties
The US Senate passed the Taiwan Travel Act, intended to encourage visits between ... meet with US officials and conduct business in the country. President Donald Trump's signature is now all that is needed for the bill to become law -- something that ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing hits out at US’ Taiwan travel bill as analysts warn of backlash
and this will provide a good opportunity for the US to test Beijing’s reaction,” Lee said, referring to the US-Taiwan Business Council’s plan to hold the forum in Taiwan. “I don’t think these will be senior-level officials though as the US won ... ( read original story ...)
US Senate passes Taiwan travel bill slammed by China
The Senate passed the Taiwan Travel Act by unanimous consent ... with US officials and encourage Taiwanese economic and cultural representatives to conduct business in the United States. White House officials did not immediately respond when asked if ... ( read original story ...)
Small business prosperity lies beyond Canada’s borders
Recently, the country in question was Taiwan. Ryan Tyler Thomas, head of brand marketing at the Toronto-based business that sells hive-to-table honey, found that there was consistent and strong online demand, but he wasn’t sure why. While visiting the ... ( read original story ...)
US, Taiwan look to expand defence industrial ties
The US-Taiwan Business Council (USTBC) is to hold a forum in Taiwan in May with a view to boosting defence industrial collaboration in supply chains. Lotta Danielsson, vice president of the USTBC, told Jane’s on 28 February that the forum is an ... ( read original story ...)
China complains as US passes bill promoting Taiwan ties
Beijing considers democratic Taiwan to be a wayward province and integral part of ... and encourage Taiwanese economic and cultural representatives to conduct business in the United States. White House officials did not immediately respond when asked ... ( read original story ...)
Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan will support innovation to drive economy
Speaking at a Lunar New Year gathering for representatives of industry and business groups, Tsai said that Taiwan's exports in... Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said today that this year there will be a focus on accelerating the development of innovative ... ( read original story ...)
China angered with U.S.-Taiwan travel bill, adding to tensions
BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China expressed anger on Thursday after the U.S. Senate passed a bill promoting closer U.S. ties with Taiwan, but the step drew praise from the self-ruled island which pledged to deepen cooperation. The move adds to tensions ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan smartphone sales down in January
Smartphone sales in the Taiwan market totaled 569,000 units in January 2018, down 7.32% on month and 17.77% on year, according to data compiled by market research firm GfK Taiwan. Apple remained the top vendor in the Taiwan market both in terms of sales ... ( read original story ...)
New Taipei deputy mayor announces mayoral bid
The mayor approved his resignation, and a handover ceremony will be held March 6, during which New Taipei City Department of Finance Director-General Lu Wei-ching (呂衛青) will take over as deputy mayor. KMT Organizational Development Committee Director ... ( read original story ...)
China ‘strongly dissatisfied’ with U.S. bill seeking to strengthen Taiwan ties
China expressed anger on Thursday after the U.S. Senate passed a bill promoting closer U.S. ties with Taiwan, but the step drew praise from the self-ruled island which pledged to deepen cooperation. The move adds to tensions between China and the United ... ( read original story ...)
Senate passes Taiwan travel bill that has angered China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a bill promoting closer U.S. ties with Taiwan, which China has warned would threaten stability in the Taiwan Strait and must be withdrawn. Beijing considers democratic Taiwan to be a wayward ... ( read original story ...)
Air New Zealand launching Auckland-Taipei flights
Air New Zealand will start operating non-stop flights between Auckland and Taipei, Taiwan in November. The airline says it'll fly between the cities up to five times a week with its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The route's travel time is just over 11 ... ( read original story ...)
Senate passes Taiwan travel bill that worried China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a bill criticized by China promoting closer U.S. ties with Taiwan, and the legislation only needs President Donald Trump’s signature to become law. The Senate passed the Taiwan Travel Act by ... ( read original story ...)