China yesterday launched a mechanism that would allow it to sanction foreign companies, upping the ante in a tech dispute with the US a day after Washington moved to curb popular Chinese apps TikTok ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s CB revises up growth outlook as its economy revives
Taiwan’s central bank (CB) revised up its growth outlook for the year amid signs the island’s export-dependent economy is bouncing back from the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, and left its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan bids farewell to ‘Mr Democracy’
Dubbed "Mr Democracy", a memorial service took place on Saturday (September 19) for Taiwan's former president Lee Teng-hui. Lee was credited with ending autocratic rule in favor of free elections. He ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Travellers Take Sightseeing ‘Flight to Nowhere’
Many frequent flyers miss getting on planes and airlines including Taiwan's EVA Airways Corp and Japan's ANA Holdings Inc, desperate for revenue and to keep their pilots' licences current, have ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambles jets as China military overshadows US visit
Taiwan scrambled fighter jets Friday as the Chinese military conducted exercises near the Taiwan Strait during a rare visit by a high-ranking US diplomat to the self-ruled island. According to ... ( read original story ...)
After Trump’s TikTok Ban, China Readies Blacklist of Foreign Companies
Beijing issued rules that could allow it to halt exports, imports and investments by businesses accused of endangering national security. ( read original story ...)
China threatens U.S. companies with sanctions following Trump’s WeChat ban
The Chinese government hasn’t named which companies would land on the “Unreliable Entities List,” but state media has previoulsy mentioned Apple or Google if relations with the U.S. continued to fray. ( read original story ...)
18 China warplanes fly over Taiwan Strait
China's military sent 18 planes, including fighter jets, over the Taiwan Strait in a large show of force Friday as a U.S. envoy held a day of private meetings on the self-governing island claimed by ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambles fighters as Chinese jets again fly near island
Taiwan's air force scrambled jets for a second consecutive day on Saturday as multiple Chinese aircraft approached the island and crossed the sensitive midline of the Taiwan Strait, with the island's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambles fighters as Chinese jets again menace island
Taiwan's air force scrambled jets for a second consecutive day on Saturday as multiple Chinese aircraft approached the island and crossed the sensitive midline of the Taiwan Strait, with the island's ... ( read original story ...)
China sends more warplanes as Taiwan honors late leader
China has sent 19 more warplanes toward Taiwan for the second day as the island's leader, senior government officials and a high-level U.S. envoy have paid tribute to the man who led Taiwan’s ... ( read original story ...)
China Lauches More Military Drills in Taiwan Strait Amid U.S. Envoy Visit
Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait for the second day in a row, putting pressure on the island after the U.S. sent a top diplomat to Taipei in a show of support. ( read original story ...)
Senior US diplomat wraps up Taiwan visit as China flexes muscle
A top US diplomat attended the funeral for former Taiwan president Lee Teng-hui Saturday which featured a eulogy by Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama before wrapping up a visit overshadowed by ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, US pay tribute to island’s leader, ‘Mr. Democracy’
Taiwan's leader, senior government officials and a high-level U.S. envoy on Saturday paid tribute to the man who led Taiwan's transition to democracy, former President ... ( read original story ...)
Senior US diplomat wraps up Taiwan visit
A top US diplomat attended the funeral for former Taiwan president Lee Teng-hui Saturday which featured a eulogy by Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama before wrapping up a visit overshadowed by ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei scrambles jets as Chinese planes cross sensitive midline
Taiwan scrambled fighter jets on Friday as 18 Chinese aircraft buzzed the island, crossing the sensitive midline of the Taiwan Strait, in response to a senior US official holding talks in Taipei. ( read original story ...)