Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) took a big gamble shaking up key industries ahead of a political gathering that could decide whether he rules the country indefinitely. Now he is starting to hit the ... ( read original story ...)
US President Joe Biden says would defend Taiwan from attack by China
US President Joe Biden said the US was committed to defending Taiwan from a Chinese attack ... the island is its territory at a daily briefing after Biden made his comment. Business Standard has ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei’s Community of Collectors Has Turned the City into a Leading Art Hub
From seasoned veterans to a growing number of younger players, Taipei’s dedicated collectors are at the heart of the city’s thriving art scene. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Vows to ‘Defend Itself’ Amid U.S. Reversal, Here’s How Much Stronger China Is
"The complete reunification of the motherland must be fulfilled, and it will definitely be fulfilled," Ma Xiaoguang of China's Taiwan Affairs Council said. ( read original story ...)
China Outraged at Biden’s Military Pledge for Taiwan – Despite White House Walkback
Beijing issued new threats against the Biden administration on Friday, claiming an offhanded statement actually represents the White House’s true thinking on China’s most sensitive foreign concern. ( read original story ...)
Lloyd Austin Won’t Discuss ‘Hypothetical’ Where China Attacks Taiwan After Biden Comments
"Nobody wants to see cross-Strait issues come to blows—certainly not President Biden, and there's no reason that it should," Austin said. ( read original story ...)
‘We’ll continue to help Taiwan’ says US Secretary of Defense
Speaking after a summit in Brussels, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reaffirms the United States' commitment to continue to help Taiwan 'defend itself' against threats from China. Recent comments ... ( read original story ...)
First non-Qualcomm powered smartphone in years released
In fact, it has been years since an Android smartphone has been released without a Qualcomm processor included. That changed this week with the release of the Pixel 6 from Google. The Pixel 6 is ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Fashion Week SS22 Digital Fashion Show Theme Inspired by City’s Pandemic Approach
Inspired by the people of Taipei's efforts to fight the pandemic by refraining from venturing out, Taipei Fashion Week SS22 x VOGUE Fashion's Night Out recreated Taipei's empty cityscapes for its ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei: Beijing’s military operations alert the US and its allies
Joe Biden declares that the United States will defend the island in case of a Chinese attack, distancing himself from Washington’s traditional ... ( read original story ...)
Biden says U.S. has “commitment” to defend Taiwan if China attacks
The White House quickly walked back his remark, but amid questions over Washington's long-held policy of "strategic ambiguity," China warns the U.S. not to send "wrong signals." ... ( read original story ...)
After Biden says US would defend Taiwan from attack, China says there’s ‘no room for compromise’
Chinese state media reported Friday that a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson warned the United States against defending Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
China vows no concessions on Taiwan after Biden comments about defending island
China has recently upped its threat to bring Taiwan under its control by force if necessary by flying warplanes near the island and rehearsing beach landings. ( read original story ...)
China says ‘no room’ for compromise or concessions over Taiwan after Biden’s comments
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin reasserted China's longstanding claim that the island is its territory at a daily briefing after Biden made ... ( read original story ...)
The White House had to row back Biden’s comments after he suggested the US would defend Taiwan from an attack by China
Fears that China will try to seize Taiwan, which it considers its territory, have grown. Biden told a town hall the US would defend the island. ( read original story ...)
Ya Kun Kaya Toast says sorry after calling Taiwan a country in China ad
Homegrown brand Ya Kun Kaya Toast has apologised after coming under fire from Chinese netizens when it listed Taiwan as a country in its promotional material in an outlet in China.It has since issued ... ( read original story ...)