Ahead of the long weekend break for New Year's day, the Taiwan stock market had finished higher in back-to-back trading days, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s ban on books, TV shows ‘the work of the thought police’, co-founder of ruling party says
A founding member of Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party has slammed the banning of a children’s book and the silencing of a pro-mainland cable television channel as a return to the island’s ... ( read original story ...)
Display market likely ‘stable’ in H1
Samsung Display Co’s plans to continue manufacturing LCD panels in South Korea are not expected to affect market dynamics in the first half of this year, but might exacerbate a supply glut during the ... ( read original story ...)
John J. Tkacik, Jr. On Taiwan: China’s 2021 demands
The Chinese always test incoming American presidents. George W. Bush had his “EP-3 Hainan Incident” (he announced an US$8 billion arms package for Taiwan); Obama had his “USNS Impeccable” (he ignored ... ( read original story ...)
Whither Taiwan’s universities?
This week brought more doleful news on the university front. Ministry of Education (MOE) statistics widely quoted in the media showed that a dozen universities had less than 60 percent enrollment (up ... ( read original story ...)
A ‘Midnight Cafeteria’ in Taiwan’s Capital is Helping to Feed Stray Cats
Taipe's Cats Got an Upgrade of Their Dining Situation with the Help of Project 'Midnight Cafeteria'. Volunteers have fed and taken care of strays for years. ( read original story ...)
Beijing rebuffs latest offer of talks from Taipei as a ‘cheap trick’
BEIJING • China has rebuffed the latest offer of talks from Taiwan, saying the government was engaging in a "cheap trick" and provocation, and noting that it has sought confrontation with Beijing at ... ( read original story ...)
Groups march for Trump in Taipei and extend an invitation
People rallied in Taipei yesterday to support US President Donald Trump and called for Taipei and Washington to normalize the relationship between the two nations. The group held banners and shouted: ... ( read original story ...)
How Taiwan Plans to Stay (Mostly) Covid-Free
The island’s success against the coronavirus has created a sinking feeling for many residents: How much longer can their good fortune last? ( read original story ...)
The Times view on coronavirus, Taiwan and 2021: China Rising
When China discovered a mysterious and deadly virus in early 2020 it initially tried to hide its tracks from the world and jailed whistleblowers. Its reluctance to admit shortcomings was eerily ... ( read original story ...)
Reflecting on 2021: Future of Work is to Work with Life
As we start the year 2021, there is no shortage of talk about how the 2020 pandemic has profoundly changed all aspects of life. For me, this got personal too. ( read original story ...)
In Taiwan, strays head for cafeterias
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Pipi already dines well. The plump black-and-white street cat lives near a night market in a neighborhood of Taiwan's capital w ... ( read original story ...)
‘Cheap trick’: China rebuffs latest Taiwan offer of talks
China has rebuffed the latest offer of talks from Taiwan, saying the government was engaging in a "cheap trick" and provocation by seeking confrontation with China at every turn. Taiwan is ready to ... ( read original story ...)
The Times view on coronavirus, Taiwan and the future in 2021: China Rising
When China discovered a mysterious and deadly virus in early 2020 it initially tried to hide its tracks from the world and jailed whistleblowers. Its reluctance to admit shortcomings was eerily ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Needs to Be a Part of the UK’s China Strategy
The willingness (or lack thereof) to embrace Taiwan is a bellwether of how serious liberal democracies are about countering CCP threats to their ideals. ( read original story ...)
‘Midnight Cafeteria’ feeds, provides aid for stray cats
Pipi already dines well. The plump, black-and-white street cat lives near a night market in a Taipei neighborhood where volunteers have fed and taken care of strays for years. However, Pipi and his ... ( read original story ...)