Now, agriculture accounts for only 2 or 3 per cent of Taiwan’s annual gross domestic product of more than $1 trillion. The main industries are, of course, electronics, communications and information technology products. Petroleum refining and armaments ... ( read original story ...)
Dominican students in Taiwan request continued financial support
Taipei, May 3 (CNA) A group of 26 Dominican students studying in Taiwan wrote to their government Thursday, asking it to guarantee the same financial or academic support whether they stay in Taiwan or transfer to China. The letter was prompted by the ... ( read original story ...)
Clifford Beaumont – China to Announce Asset Management Regulations
Clifford Beaumont – China continues campaign to crack down on misconduct within its financial sector. TAIPEI, TAIWAN, May 03, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ — A source close China’s central bank revealed that China will unveil new asset management industry ... ( read original story ...)
Kafnu Taipei Achieves Growth Milestone
Kafnu Taipei, a full-service lifestyle space designed for creators in the heart of Taipei, has successfully reached 100% occupancy for its private offices since opening in January 2018. With a rapidly-growing member ecosystem, Kafnu is expanding its ... ( read original story ...)
Arm’s China joint venture ensures access to vital technology
HONG KONG/TAIPEI -- The China joint venture by chip designer Arm Holdings and Chinese investors has big goals: to surpass its British parent in revenue by 2025 and ensure easier access to critical semiconductor technology for the world's No. 2 economy ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Healthcare Companies Look At Entering India
A host of healthcare majors from Taiwan are looking to set foot in India at a time when the sector is witnessing robust growth. These include prominent names such as Treat You Medical Technology Corporation and Ti-Ho Healthcare Technology. Treat You ... ( read original story ...)
China’s latest triumph over Taiwan points to its growing influence in the US’s neighborhood
The Dominican Republic said on Monday it was cutting ties with Taiwan and establishing diplomatic relations with China. That is a victory for China, which views Taiwan as part of its territory and wants to isolate it politically. The switch also ... ( read original story ...)
Xing Mobility Selects Induction Electric Drive System from Clean Wave Technologies for Next Generation Electric Super Car
In April, integrated technology derived from Miss R debuted on a 3.5-ton converted multipurpose transit vehicle in Taipei. Having undergone extensive development to produce a battery module design with market-leading power density, it was imperative for ... ( read original story ...)
Kavalan wins ‘Best in Class’ and 9 ‘Double Golds’ in San Francisco
TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Kavalan has given its biggest performance at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) this year, winning the Best in Class trophy and a record 9 Double Golds - a tremendous haul of medals for Taiwan's ... ( read original story ...)
China media say Taiwan has sour grapes as another ally goes
BEIJING (Reuters) - Taiwan has a case of sour grapes, Chinese state media said on Wednesday, after the self-ruled island accused China of using a $3-billion aid pledge to persuade the Dominican Republic to switch long-standing diplomatic ties to Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Can an Emerging Economy Get Into Financial Trouble by Holding Too Many Foreign Assets?
After 2010, most of the surplus has shown up in a net buildup of foreign assets in the financial sector (the banks have joined in recently too, but presumably are hedged). So fall off in demand for foreign bonds likely would pose a dilemma for Taiwan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Dominican Republic Establishes China Ties in Taiwan Blow
Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told reporters in Taipei that China lured the Dominican Republic ... of ties with China creates "immense" opportunities in areas from finance to technology, tourism, education and energy. The Communist Party considers ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Diplomatic Isolation Increases as Dominican Republic Recognizes China
HONG KONG — The Dominican Republic says it has established ties with China, a move that furthers the international isolation of Taiwan, with which it simultaneously severed diplomatic relations. The decision was announced by Flavio Darío Espinal, an ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan loses diplomatic ally as Dominican Republic switches ties to China
These are external links and will open in a new window The Dominican Republic has established diplomatic relations with China and cut its ties with Taiwan. Taiwan has said that it is "deeply upset" by the Caribbean nation's decision, which deepens its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China dangled $3 billion to grab ally Dominican Republic
TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) - China offered the Dominican Republic a $3.1 billion package of investments and loans to get them to sever ties with Taiwan, a Taiwan official said on Tuesday, after the Caribbean nation switched allegiance to China in a ... ( read original story ...)
One of Taiwan’s largest diplomatic partners just cut them off — and chose China instead
One of Taiwan's largest diplomatic allies, the Dominican Republic, cut ties on Tuesday in order to establish relations with China. China refuses to have diplomatic relations with any country that recognizes Taiwan, leaving the self-ruled island with just ... ( read original story ...)