On this episode, we'll explore the growing tensions between China and Taiwan, which are fuelling fears of a possible Chinese military invasion and broader armed conflict. ( read original story ...)
China Cautions Japan Against Holding Party-Led Security Talks With Taiwan
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying urged Japan on Thursday to reconsider its arrangements with the Chinese-claimed island. ( read original story ...)
Vpon: Growing Opportunities in Taiwan’s Financial Industry Under COVID-19
Taiwan's banking and finance industry is about to enter a new era, in pace with the "Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) Taiwan" issued licenses to three virtual banks in 2019. Meanwhile ... ( read original story ...)
China portrays the U.S. as ‘weak and unreliable’ to draw Taiwan closer, analyst says
Rodger Baker of Stratfor said China has sought to portray the U.S. as a "weak and unreliable power" following the Taliban's swift takeover of Afghanistan. ( read original story ...)
GlobalFoundries files for IPO, dashing hopes of Intel acquisition
The chipmaker GlobalFoundries Inc. has reportedly filed its plans for an initial public offering, delivering a blow to Intel Corp.’s hopes of acquiring the company. Reports emerged in July that Intel ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan suggests state-owned banks buy stocks as market tumbles – sources
Taiwan's Finance Ministry has called state-owned banks to suggest they buy an "appropriate" amount of stocks amid falls on the island's stock market, five people familiar with the matter told Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
New runway in Strait puts Beijing’s jets ever closer to Taiwan
China is to build an airport on reclaimed land in the contested Taiwan Strait, amid rising tensions and near-constant drills by its military forces. ( read original story ...)
China urges US to honor pacts on Taipei, halt arms sales to island
China has again called on the US to abide by the provisions of the Beijing-Washington communiques and halt military ties to Chinese Taipei, insisting that the island territory is an inalienable part ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Taiwan about U.S. commitment by highlighting Afghanistan retreat
Rodger Baker of Stratfor said China has sought to portray the U.S. as a "weak and unreliable power" following the Taliban's swift takeover of Afghanistan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan July export orders seen rising for 17th straight month: Reuters poll
Taiwan's export orders likely rose in July for the 17th consecutive month, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, buoyed by strong sustained demand for technology products during lockdowns as millions of ... ( read original story ...)
A new report is accusing Apple’s engraving service of censoring political phrases in its China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan stores
Researchers at the University of Toronto said Apple's engraving service blocked 1,045 keywords in mainland China, 542 in Hong Kong, and 397 in Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Asian markets drop on Fed taper talk, Delta fears
Markets fell in Asia on Thursday following a second straight day of losses on Wall Street in response to Federal Reserve minutes indicating it could begin withdrawing its huge financial support by the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan MOF Explains Withholding Tax Obligation for Overtime Payments
The Taiwanese Ministry of Finance Aug. 17 explained the withholding tax obligation for overtime payments to employees. The announcement explains: 1) the requirement for overtime income to be paid on ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan set to extend stock day trading tax break – source
Taiwan is set on Thursday to extend a tax break for day trading on the stock market for another three years, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters, as it looks to support the bourse. TAIPEI, ... ( read original story ...)
Citizen Lab finds Apple’s China censorship process bleeds into Hong Kong and Taiwan
Despite Apple not having any legal obligation to perform political censorship in Taiwan, it has done so anyway. ( read original story ...)
New runway in the Taiwan Strait puts Beijing’s jets ever closer to Taiwan
China is to build an airport on reclaimed land in the contested Taiwan Strait, amid rising tensions and near-constant drills by its military forces.The £340 m ... ( read original story ...)