Taiwan’s official stance on cryptocurrency is “neutral,” according to Ralph Jennings of Forbes, who quoted a conversation he had with a publicist close to the government’s financial regulatory arm. Though not exactly clear, this statement seems to ... ( read original story ...)
China should prepare for military action over Taiwan: Chinese paper
BEIJING (Reuters) - China should prepare for military action over self-ruled Taiwan and pressure Washington over cooperation on North Korea after the United States passed a law to boost ties with Taiwan, a widely read Chinese state-run newspaper said on ... ( read original story ...)
China paper says Beijing should prepare for military action over Taiwan
A widely read Chinese state-run newspaper said on Thursday China should prepare for military action over self-ruled Taiwan, and pressure Washington over cooperation on North Korea, after the United States passed a law to boost ties with Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
In Taiwan, U.S. Official Says Commitment ‘Has Never Been Stronger’
TAIPEI, Taiwan — A State Department official on Wednesday reasserted America’s commitment to Taiwan’s defense at a dinner attended by its president, a day after China’s leader issued a stern warning against any challenges to China’s claim to the ... ( read original story ...)
China says it ‘must strike back’ after a US official made a diplomatic visit to Taiwan
China's state-run media reported the country "must strike back" at Washington, after a US official made a diplomatic visit to Taiwan this week. The visit came days after President Donald Trump signed the Taiwan Travel Act which allows official visits ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Shares May Face Renewed Selling Pressure
For the day, the index added 0.23 points or 0.00 percent to finish at the daily low of 11,011.07 after peaking at 11,072.31 on turnover of 129.96 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Cathay Financial collected 0.38 percent, while Fubon Financial fell ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Highlights Ties With Taiwan, a Day After China’s Warning
TAIPEI, Taiwan — A State Department official on Wednesday reasserted America’s commitment to Taiwan’s defense at a dinner attended by its president, a day after China’s leader issued a stern warning against any challenges to China’s claim to the ... ( read original story ...)
There is only one China, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of it
Claims by the head of the Chinese Taipei representative office (Letters, 9 March) that Taiwan is “a separate territory” and that the Chinese mainland “makes progress in cross-strait relations more difficult” are inconsistent with the facts. ( read original story ...)
Senior US diplomat, Taiwan leader to speak at Taipei event
TAIPEI, Taiwan – A senior U.S. diplomat was scheduled to speak alongside Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen at an event in Taipei on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump signed a new law promoting exchanges between officials from the two sides ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. official says support of Taiwan has never been stronger
TAIPEI (Reuters) - The United States’ commitment to Taiwan has never been stronger and the island is an inspiration to the rest of the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Alex Wong said on Wednesday, in comments certain to anger ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei’s little green traffic man striding across fences
Taipei, March 19 (CNA) The "little green man" on traffic lights in Taiwan and elsewhere, which indicates to pedestrians when it is safe to cross the road, has taken on a new life-sized role in Taipei as the theme of an installation art project. "Walking ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei YouBike service offers users special prize draw
Taipei, March 20 (CNA) A special prize draw is being offered to users of the public bicycle rental service YouBike in Taipei from March 20 to the end of May, the city's Department of Transportation announced Tuesday. For every 10 rides paid for with Easy ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan shadows China carrier group after Xi warning
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan has sent ships and aircraft to shadow a Chinese aircraft carrier group through the narrow Taiwan Strait, its defense ministry said on Wednesday, after Chinese President Xi Jinping offered his strongest warning against Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping warns Taiwan will face ‘punishment of history’ for separatism
Xi said China would uphold Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy but would also seek to increase “national consciousness and patriotic spirit” in the financial centre. Taiwan has shown no interest in being run by China and has accused China of not ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan faces ‘punishment of history’ — Xi
Mr. Xi said China would uphold Hong Kong’s high degree of autonomy, but also seek to increase “national consciousness and patriotic spirit” in the Asian financial center. Taiwan has shown no interest in being run by autocratic China and has accused ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Leaders Smooth Trade Tensions but Talk Tough on Taiwan
Mr. Li promised to lower tariffs on imports, including drugs, and to provide greater access to China’s health-care, education and financial sectors ... Xi struck sterner notes when discussing Taiwan, issuing thinly veiled warnings against Washington ... ( read original story ...)