Taiwan’s main opposition Nationalist Party has chosen former leader Eric Chu as its new chairperson in an election overshadowed by increasing pressure from neighbor China ... ( read original story ...)
Vaccine rollout just one factor in looking at lowering of COVID alert
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) will ease COVID-19 restrictions depending on the vaccine rollout and other factors, but lowering the current Level 2 alert will require more careful ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan rescues St Lucia banana industry
Saint Lucia's once-thriving banana industry – now a fraction of its capacity, struggling to maintain production, quality standards and revenue inflows, continues to receive much needed technical and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Bilingual 2030 Plan
Taiwan adopted a policy to become a bilingual English-Mandarin Chinese nation by 2030, offering opportunities for U.S. EdTech companies. ( read original story ...)
Mandarin Instruction by Taiwanese Teachers Now Offered in the Bay Area
Start Learning Mandarin at Home, Continue Learning in TaiwanSan Francisco, Sept. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the ever-growing interest in Mandarin language learning for both personal ... ( read original story ...)
China issues dominate election of Taiwan opposition leader
Fraught relations with neighboring China are dominating Saturday's election for the leader of Taiwan’s main opposition Nationalist Party. Four candidates, including incumbent Chairman Johnny Chiang, ... ( read original story ...)
UCLA Men’s Basketball Alumnus Thomas Welsh Signs with New Taipei Kings
Thomas Welsh became a fan favorite during his four years with UCLA men’s basketball, later being drafted by the Denver Nuggets with the No. 58 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. On Friday, Welsh ... ( read original story ...)
US favorable to Taiwan trade bid, urges Beijing to cease pressure
The United States on Friday praised Taiwan's record as a candidate to join a trans-Pacific trade deal and criticized Beijing for stepping up jet incursions near the island. Taiwan, a self-governing ... ( read original story ...)
Vaccines just one factor in alert level
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) would ease COVID-19 restrictions depending on the vaccination rate and other factors, but lowering the level 2 COVID-19 alert would require more careful ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM contenders welcome Taiwan’s trade pact bid but divided on Yasukuni shrine
Candidates to become Japan's next prime minister all said on Friday they supported Taiwan's application to join a trans-Pacific trade pact, echoing Japanese officials' remarks saying Taiwan shared ... ( read original story ...)
Steps to integrate Taiwan aligning
The proverbial dam appears to be breaking with respect to countries’ view on Taiwan and its security. Throughout this summer, a number of countries and major international groupings have come out in ... ( read original story ...)
Diplomacy Under Different Rules: How an NGO Dictates American Diplomacy in Taiwan
A primer on the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and how it influences the delicate China-Taiwan-U.S. triangle. ( read original story ...)
Beijing and Taipei collide over entry into the Cptpp
The great free trade agreement, boycotted by Trump, is the heir to the TPP promoted by Obama in an anti-Chinese key. China asks member countries to reject the Taiwanese application for entry. Taipei: ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan export orders growth underwhelms on smartphones
Taiwan's export orders grew less than forecast in August on unexpectedly weaker demand for new smartphones, though the government said the demand outlook for the island's tech goods remains good. ( read original story ...)
China sends warplanes near Taiwan as both move to join Pacific trade deal
Taiwan said 24 Chinese military aircraft had menaced the self-ruling island after it followed Beijing in applying for membership in the trade agreement. ( read original story ...)
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China voiced opposition on Thursday to Taiwan joining a major trans-Pacific trade deal as it flew 24 planes including two nuclear-capable bombers into the self-ruled island’s air defence zone, the ... ( read original story ...)