Her Friday announcement that she would ease restrictions on U.S. pork and beef imports led to a backlash from opposition politicians and local farmers. ( read original story ...)
Czechs Summon Chinese Envoy Over Taiwan Row
The Czech foreign ministry said Monday it had summoned the Chinese envoy to Prague after threats were made against an opposition politician who is currently visiting Taiwan. A delegation led by Czech ... ( read original story ...)
Czech senate speaker will pay ‘heavy price’ for Taiwan visit, China says
Czech Senate speaker Milos Vystrcil will "pay a heavy price" for making an official trip to Taiwan, the Chinese government's top diplomat said on Monday, prompting Prague to summon China's ambassador ... ( read original story ...)
Oak Stone Limited Comments On Nestle As They Agree To Acquire Allergy Treatment Maker Aimmune For $2.6 Billion
The offer gives the California-based biopharmaceutical a company valuation of $2.6 billion, which includes the $473 million that Nestle had previously invested in Aimmune, according to data collected ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Czech senate speaker will pay ‘heavy price’ for Taiwan business trip
Mr Vystrcil arrived in Taipei on Sunday on a visit to promote business links with Taiwan, saying the Czech Republic would not bow to Beijing's objections. China considers Taiwan a breakaway province ... ( read original story ...)
How a disused railway tunnel became a draw for Taiwanese holidaying on the island because of the Covid-19 pandemic
In Taiwan every weekend, thousands of visitors hire bikes and ride through the disused Caoling railway tunnel on the island’s east coast, drawn by history and its cool interior. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China still lacks ability for full assault on island
China's armed forces are growing in their prowess but still lack the capability to launch a full assault on Taiwan, the island's defense ministry said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Three-old girl in Taiwan survives wild skyride caught in tail of giant kite
A three-year-old girl entangled in the tail of a giant kite survived a terrifying ride after being swept more than 30 metres into the air during a kite festival in Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ends July with 16.5 mln fixed-line customers
Taiwan's fixed-line base fell to 16.50 million lines in July from 16.56 million lines in June. Taiwan had 10.84 million fixed-line subscribers at end-July this year, down from 10.86 in June. The ... ( read original story ...)
Think Taiwan for Smart Textiles TTF to Host Online Events on Smart Textiles
The main applications of Taiwan's smart textiles are sports and fitness, entertainment, health management, and medical care. According to IDT ... ( read original story ...)
Czech officials visit Taiwan as China threatens retaliation
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The Czech Republic's top legislator on Monday told an economic forum in Taiwan that freedom and democracy are the basis of prosperity, on the second day of a visit that has ... ( read original story ...)
Czech delegation visits Taiwan despite Chinese criticism
The president of the Czech senate has called freedom and democracy the basis of prosperity during a visit to Taiwan that has drawn strong criticism from authoritarian rival China ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan kite festival: A child was caught in a kite and swept high into the air
A kite-flying festival turned terrifying in Taiwan on Sunday when a 3-year-old girl became entangled in tail of giant kite and sent flying high into the air. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan — the unlikely frontier for the global tech arms race
With both the US and China out to solidify their source of semiconductor chips – putting the spotlight on the Taiwan semiconductor industry. ( read original story ...)
View from Taipei
A pro-democracy alliance is gaining momentum in Asia, notably among younger activists. When more than 10,000 youth-led protesters converged on Democracy Monument in Bangkok on Aug 16, at about the ... ( read original story ...)
China says Czech senate speaker will pay ‘heavy price’ for Taiwan visit
Czech Senate speaker Milos Vystrcil will "pay a heavy price" for making an official trip to Taiwan, the Chinese government's top diplomat said on Monday, in a warning brushed off by Vystrcil who said ... ( read original story ...)