Chinese warships drill in waters near Taiwan

BEIJING (Reuters) - A formation of Chinese warships has been holding daily combat drills for more than a week in waters near Taiwan, China’s state media said on Tuesday, amid heightened tension between Beijing and the self-ruled island. The news comes as ... ( read original story ...)

U.S. Airlines Could Lose Passengers Over Taiwan Defiance

With a month to go before the world’s major airlines must comply with Beijing’s order to recognize Taiwan as part of China, U.S. carriers risk flying fewer mainland passengers by staying defiant. While Japan Airlines Co., ANA Holdings Inc. and ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan startups

... LCD monitors – 1Q 2018 Taiwan makers' monitor shipments dropped below the 20 million mark in the first quarter of 2018, decreasing 6.3% sequentially,... Digitimes Research estimates total shipments of smartphone application processors (AP) worldwide ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s Tsai urges world to stand up to China: AFP interview

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen called on the international community to "constrain" China by standing up for freedoms, casting her island's giant neighbour as a global threat to democracy. Her comments in an exclusive interview with AFP on Monday come as ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s Tsai urges world to stand up to China

because today it’s Taiwan, but tomorrow it may be any other country that will have to face the expansion of China’s influence,” Tsai said. “Their democracy, freedom, and freedom to do business will one day be affected by China,” Tsai added. ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s Tsai on brave women, #MeToo and self-confidence

Soft-spoken and naturally shy, Taiwan's first female leader President Tsai Ing-wen was not an obvious trailblazer. But after taking over a party once seen as chauvinist and defying sexist critics, she calls on other women to shrug off self-doubt and be ... ( read original story ...)

Almost half of Taiwanese expect home prices to fall

Unless sellers are willing to slash prices by 15 percent from the peak in 2014, property seekers would prefer to hold out on purchases. Housing prices have fallen 13 percent in Taipei and 11.6 percent in New Taipei City over recent years, the Times noted ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan hit by jump in cyber attacks from China

Taiwan has been hit by a jump in serious cyber attacks from China during the past two years in the latest sign that Beijing is only increasing its pressure as the US reaffirms its support for the self-ruled island. Taiwan’s government departments are ... ( read original story ...)

Exquisite Taiwan – The Land of Enchanting Beauty

With rich cultural diversity and traditions as varied as its beautiful natural landscape alongside tall towers and a thriving business environment, Taiwan is full of surprises for visitors. Top Reasons Why Taiwan is the Ultimate Destination for Business ... ( read original story ...)

Mattis to Visit China as Taiwan, S. China Sea Tensions Rise

BEIJING — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, who has accused China of "intimidation and coercion" in the South China Sea, is visiting Beijing this week as the countries increasingly spar over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and Beijing's expanding military ... ( read original story ...)