Guyana’s termination of a deal with Taiwan to open a representative office in the South American country not only insulted Taipei, but was also a slap in the face to the US, especially as US President ... ( read original story ...)
Wall St never saw Redditors coming
Wall Street should have seen the GameStop Corp saga coming. Easier access to information, the proliferation of trading apps, zero-fee commissions, the ability to buy fractional shares, and US ... ( read original story ...)
Germany’s coronavirus spending fires up debate over privatization
With German state finances reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, the question of raising funds by selling government assets has become a hot topic ahead of this year’s general election. German Minister ... ( read original story ...)
China weaponizes sand dredgers in pressuring Taiwan
Coast guard commander Lin Chie-ming is on the front line of a new type of warfare that China is waging against Taiwan. On a chilly morning late last month, Lin, clad in an orange uniform, stood on the ... ( read original story ...)
How one of the world’s wettest major cities ran out of water
Climate change is bringing rising sea levels and increased flooding to some cities around the world, and drought and water shortages to others. For the 11 million inhabitants of Chennai, India, it is ... ( read original story ...)
New Taipei man in coma after hit by falling woman
A man is in a coma after being seriously injured on Friday by a woman falling on him from a building, the New Taipei Municipal Tucheng Hospital said yesterday. The man surnamed Wu (吳), 45, was walking ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. and China talk tough on Myanmar and Taiwan in tense first call since Biden took office
Diplomats from the U.S. and China spoke in the first major conversation between top administration officials since President Joe Biden took office last month. ( read original story ...)
China flags Taiwan as core issue, asks US to rectify ‘mistakes’ of Trump admin’s aggressive policies
China resents US support for Taiwan, which Beijing views as a rebel province that must be reunified with the mainland, even by force. ( read original story ...)
China flags Taiwan as core issue, asks US to rectify ‘mistakes’ of Donald Trump administration’s aggressive policies
China resents US support for Taiwan, which Beijing views as a rebel province that must be reunified with the mainland, even by force. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: China Gives Broader Approval for Sinovac Vaccine
The Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan — China has given broader approval for the domestic-made Sinovac coronavirus vaccine. The decision on the Sinovac vaccine was announced Saturday. It expands who can ... ( read original story ...)
OPINION-The return of Jaw Shaw-kong to KMT: Implications for Beijing-Taipei relations
The sudden return of Jaw Shaw-kong, to the Kuomintang (KMT) in Taiwan in February 2021 has significant implications for not only the factional politics and realignment within the KMT but also ... ( read original story ...)
China gives approval for broader use of Sinovac vaccine
China has given broader approval for the domestic-made Sinovac coronavirus vaccine, expanding those who can receive it beyond the high-risk and priority groups already allowed under an emergency ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is the most democratic country in Asia
According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, Taiwan leads Japan and South Korea. Globally it is 11th. Greater financial transparency in politics and judicial independence are the main factors boostin ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan office was monumental blunder
Dear Editor, Reference is made to the article titled, “Guyana agrees to Taiwan investment office here - likely to sour relations with China” (SN February ... ( read original story ...)
‘Taiwan needs a strong leader’: talk show host Jaw Shaw-kong announces his return to politics
Veteran lawmaker says he has not ruled out running for any post as he rejoins opposition Kuomintang party after almost 30 years away. ( read original story ...)
Sino-Burmese rally against coup from Taiwan safe haven
Hundreds of people from Taiwan's large Sino-Burmese community rallied in a Taipei suburb on Saturday to denounce the coup in Myanmar and express their support for detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi. ( read original story ...)