The head of the Czech Senate travelled to Taiwan on Saturday (Aug 29) for a rare trip by a senior foreign official that has angered China, which considers the island a breakaway province ineligible ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong steps up maritime patrols amid reports of local activists being intercepted at sea while attempting to flee to Taiwan
Taiwanese newspaper reports five Hongkongers intercepted off coast in July, with incident kept under wraps because of thorny political implications. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, New York City are among the world’s most stressed-out cities. Three more are in the US.
As cities get larger, the challenges also grow to provide residents education, housing, transportation, health care, infrastructure and energy. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Excellence Smart Medical Express Webinars Showcase Taiwan’s Pandemic Management Capabilities
Continuing to fulfill its significant part as a role model in pandemic management, Taiwan, through the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and with the participation of different ... ( read original story ...)
Backed by Lockheed Martin, Taiwan Unveils Asia’s First Repair Hub for F-16 Fighter Jets
A maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center for Taiwan’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets has officially opened on the island amid growing tensions between Taiwan and China. Taiwan President Tsai ... ( read original story ...)
Could China Successfully Blockade Taiwan?
The PLA could deploy a blockade to stretch and thin out Taiwan’s defenders around the island’s perimeter while Chinese forces ready a concentrated blow across the strait. Chin ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan unveils US-backed fighter jet hub as tensions with China build
Taiwan touts defense investment amid growing China threat; Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu joins Martha MacCallum with insight on 'The Story.' ... ( read original story ...)
China Captures Hong Kong Activists Fleeing to Taiwan by Sea
Chinese authorities have detained a dozen activists from Hong Kong who were attempting to leave the territory via speedboat, according to people familiar with the attempt and the individuals captured, ... ( read original story ...)
China threatens ‘military mission’ north of Taiwan till Sep 4
China on Friday threatened to conduct a "military mission" anytime from now till September 4 in the north of the Taiwan strait, provoking Taipei to warn Beijing against any attempt to annex the ... ( read original story ...)
Tsai Clears the Way for a US-Taiwan Trade Agreement
The reception in the United States has already been positive. The U.S.-Taiwan Business Council called the announcement “the most important development in bilateral relations in the past decade ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan eases restrictions on US pork and beef imports
Taiwan has removed a hurdle to a bilateral trade deal with the US, pledging to ease restrictions on American pork and beef imports as it aligns itself more closely with Washington in the face of the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Eases US Beef And Pork Ban, Eyes Trade Deal
The ban on certain American beef and pork imports has been one of the main obstacles to a trade deal between the two allies. "This (decision) is based on our country's economic interests and the ... ( read original story ...)
New F-16 fighter jet maintenance centre gives Taiwan an edge in defence and striking ability: President Tsai
Collaboration between Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation and Lockheed Martin is expected to draw ire from mainland China. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to Ease Limits on American Pork and Beef, Smoothing Path for Trade Talks
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen will ease restrictions on imports of U.S. beef and pork, clearing the biggest obstacle to free-trade talks with Washington. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Eases U.S. Pork, Beef Limits in Step Toward Trade Talks
Taiwan’s government has finally yielded on a long-standing obstacle to a free-trade agreement with the U.S.: American pork and beef.President Tsai Ing-wen told a briefing Friday that Taiwan would lift ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan paves way for U.S. trade deal by easing pork, beef imports
Taiwan paved the way for an eventual free trade deal with the United States on Friday by announcing an easing of restrictions on the import of U.S. beef and pork, as the island looks to boost ties ... ( read original story ...)