The US government has sanctioned China's biggest chipmaker, dealing further damage to the country's semiconductor industry after cutting Huawei off from its chip suppliers. On Friday, the US ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan probes leading bank linked to Panama Papers
American regulators last week said Taiwan's Mega International Commercial Bank showed indifference towards transactions carried out through Panama ... ( read original story ...)
5G is raising ahead in Asia as it is poised to reshape connectivity
Asia Pacific is leading the charge for the next generation of mobile connectivity. Major cities across the region are rolling out 5G networks this year, which are poised to reshape connectivity and ... ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: KMT caucus urges testing all outbound travelers
The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) caucus yesterday urged the government to change the nation’s COVID-19 testing methods and test all people under home quarantine as well as all travelers leaving ... ( read original story ...)
China vs. Taiwan: Is a War in the Taiwan Strait Possible?
The probability of war, or something like it, is growing in the Taiwan Strait. The effects of such conflict would not remain geographically or functionally confined. Convinced of its power and its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan warns China to ‘back off’
Taiwan advised China on Tuesday to "back off," accusing the nation of threatening peace after a Beijing official rejected an observance of a marine median line. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says China Raising Pressure to Gain Control Across Strait
China has intensified its pressure on Taiwan, opening up new fronts in its campaign to bring the island under its control, according to Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Places Restrictions on China’s Leading Chip Maker
The export controls follow a review in which the United States concluded that Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation may be supplying chips to the Chinese military. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s armed forces strain in undeclared war of attrition with China
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen visited a low-key but critical maintenance base for fighter jet engines on Saturday, offering encouragement as the Chinese-claimed island's armed forces strain in the ... ( read original story ...)
Wikimedia Taiwan urges China to act responsibly
Wikimedia Taiwan yesterday called on China to take responsibility for intellectual property (IP) issues after a Chinese delegation pressed the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to ... ( read original story ...)
PH, Taiwan sign crime-fighting pact
The pact is aimed at cracking down on criminals who exploit the lack of diplomatic relations between both sides ... ( read original story ...)
Neuberger Berman Group LLC Increases Position in iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWT)
Neuberger Berman Group LLC boosted its position in iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWT) by 18.9% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the ... ( read original story ...)
New York Again Ranks as Top Global Financial Hub But London Gains in Volatile Index
New York again heads the rankings of the world's leading global financial centres. The Global Financial Centres Index 28, launched by London think tank ... ( read original story ...)
Caught in China-US trade war, Taiwan offers support to chipmakers
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen promised on Thursday to help the island's key semiconductor industry overcome difficulties and consolidate its leading position, offering support to a sector increasingly ... ( read original story ...)
‘Birds do not know borders’: UK birdwatching group cuts ties with Taiwan partner over secession fears
A birdwatching group based in Taiwan has changed its name and assets to remove the word ‘China’ after its UK counterpart revoked its partner status. The Taiwan Wild Bird Federation (TWBF), formerly ... ( read original story ...)
Hawk or dove? Birdwatching world’s feathers ruffled over Taiwan independence
Plea to remember ‘birds do not know borders’ amid spat between Taiwan’s largest bird conservation group and UK-based BirdLife International ... ( read original story ...)