Over 30 Hong Kong protesters who fear prosecution for their involvement in the ransacking of the finance hub's legislature on July 1 have arrived in Taiwan to seek shelter, Taiwan's Apple Daily said, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan could give refuge to Hong Kong protesters
Taiwan could give refuge to Hong Kong protesters who have fled the Chinese administrative region, the Taiwanese government said on Friday. While Taipei did not confirm a report by Hong Kong newspaper ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Protesters Who Stormed Legco Seek Asylum in Taiwan, Apple Daily Says
Dozens of Hong Kong protesters involved in the ransacking of the city’s Legislative Council this month have arrived in Taiwan to seek asylum, the Apple Daily newspaper reported. About 30 protesters ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s president is planning another stop over in the US. China will be infuriated
Taiwan's president is expected to transit in the U.S. on Friday for the second time this month, when she returns from visiting diplomatic allies in the Caribbean — a move that will make China very ... ( read original story ...)
Not Just Trade: Why Taiwan’s Election Will Impact U.S.-China Ties
This was originally published as the Next China newsletter. Sign up here to get it first in your inbox each week. Trade and technology have been the most-watched aspects of China’s increasingly ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan June export orders seen dropping for eighth straight month: Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s export orders likely declined for an eighth straight month in June, a Reuters poll showed, as soft global electronic demand continued to hurt the export-reliant island’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan pro-Beijing politician: You can change China
"We should emphasize the differences" between China and Taiwan, says Taiwanese pro-Beijing politician Chou Hsi-wei. "Go there … and change them." But is he selling a fantasy to voters? He talks to ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC second-quarter net profit falls 7.6%
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ... plus the latter's ban on U.S. companies doing business with Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei Technologies Co Ltd. Prior to the ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei seeks help over scams
Taipei: Taiwan urged China and Hong Kong to work together to investigate a spate of financial love scams that have caused over US$30mil (RM123.5mil) in losses to Taiwanese targets. Fighting this new ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong showed China is a threat to democracy. Now Europe must defend Taiwan
Hong Kong’s administration has backed down over the controversial extradition bill, but the canary in the coalmine of China’s tacit acceptance of democracy is already dead. Under China’s “one country, ... ( read original story ...)
Brisbane’s EVA Air flights to Taipei are getting a big upgrade
Departing Taipei, they are $133-166. Do you need to call to book or ... If you can find a ticket for under $4,000/2,000 return for Business/Premium Economy Class from Australia to Europe or North ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan primaries highlight fears over China’s political influence
Over the past year, two TV channels have given Mr Han nonstop coverage © AFP Journalists working at the China Times and CTiTV told the Financial Times that their editorial managers take instructions ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan issues warnings for year’s first typhoon as thousands evacuated
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan moved thousands of people to safety on Wednesday as the island braced for its first typhoon this year, as airlines canceled domestic flights and authorities issued warnings ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Opposition Party Picks Populist Mayor Over Former Foxconn Chief for 2020 Presidential Race
(TAIPEI, Taiwan) — Taiwan’s main opposition party picked a pro-China populist mayor Monday as its candidate for the 2020 presidential race against an incumbent who often bashes Beijing. ... ( read original story ...)
Populist Mayor Is Picked to Run Against Taiwan’s President
TAIPEI, Taiwan — A populist mayor in Taiwan who favors closer ties with China won the opposition party’s nomination to run against President Tsai Ing-wen, who has been sharply critical of Beijing’s ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn Billionaire Terry Gou Denies Ever Considering Solo Run to Lead Taiwan
Billionaire Foxconn founder Terry Gou never considered an independent run for Taiwan’s presidency, a spokeswoman for the electronics tycoon said, after Gou lost the nomination to lead the island’s ... ( read original story ...)