At the Grand Finale of X-PITCH 2021 held on November 11, TOP150 Semi-finalists — who are selected from 3,680 startups in 42 countries — pitched their business online (for international teams) and in a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s safety, security important, critical to US, says diplomat Hsiao
Ahead of US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping scheduled virtual meeting on Monday Taiwan Ambassador Hsiao Bi-khim said that the safety and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan high-yield bond funds to be renamed non-investment grade to reflect risk
Taiwan-registered high-yield bond funds will have to be renamed non-investment grade funds for the Chinese-speaking market by mid-May 2022 to better reflect the risky nature. The funds are currently ... ( read original story ...)
Notes from Central Taiwan: Taiwan: Not with a bang, but with a pamper
The government released its latest population data for the Beautiful Island last week, and the numbers augur ill. Taiwan continues to age at an alarming rate. For the first time in its history, the ... ( read original story ...)
COP26 strikes deal, but UN says it is ‘not enough’
Nearly 200 nations on Saturday came together on a global deal to combat climate change after two weeks of painful negotiations, but fell short of what science says is needed to contain dangerous ... ( read original story ...)
US warns China on Taiwan row
The United States has warned China over its pressure on Taiwan, the State Department said on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) as the two powers gird for a ... ( read original story ...)
Blinken expresses concerns over pressure on Taiwan in call with Chinese counterpart
Secretary of State Antony Blinken told China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in a phone call on Friday that he had concerns regarding China's "continued military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against ... ( read original story ...)
Honduras President Assures Support To Taiwan Amid Threats From China
Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen here and assured his country's support to Taiwan amid Chinese threat. ( read original story ...)
How Will Taiwan, the United States, and Japan Respond to a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan?
China relationship becomes more competitive and the political and military significance of Taiwan increases, the United States is unlikely to stand aside during a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Suppressing ‘Taiwan secession’ together key for China, US to manage competition: Global Times editorial
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday spoke with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the phone as both sides prepare for a virtual meeting between Chinese President Xi ... ( read original story ...)
US, China diplomats lock horns over Taiwan ahead of Biden-Xi summit, Washington warns Beijing against pressuring Taiwan
The United States has warned China over its pressure on Taiwan, the State Department said Saturday as the two powers gird for a hotly awaited summit. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Thanks Antony Blinken For Raising Concerns Over Chinese Aggression Towards Taipei
Taiwan thanked US Secretary of State Blinken on Sunday, for expressing concern about China's continued military, diplomatic & economic pressure on Taipei. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan hopes to give its ‘strawberry soldiers’ real bite after critics warn reserve can’t fight PLA
The island’s defence ministry is planning to overhaul the training conscripts and reservists are given amid growing tensions with the Chinese mainland. ( read original story ...)
U.S.’s attempt to use Taiwan to contain mainland will fail: Envoy U.S.’s attempt to use Taiwan to contain mainland will fail: Envoy
Chinese ambassador to the United States, Qin Gang, said Saturday that the U.S.'s attempt to use the Taiwan question to contain the Chinese mainland will only shoot itself in the foot. ( read original story ...)
Combating cybercrime in postpandemic era: Taiwan can help
Throughout the pandemic, Taiwan government agencies and private companies have closely followed anti-pandemic policies to prevent cluster infections. People began working from home and schools adopted ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan appreciates US for expressing concerns over China’s approach on Taipei
Taipei/UNI: Taiwan on Sunday thanked US Secretary of State Antony Blinken for expressing concerns on China's continuous military, diplomatic and economic pressure against Taipei during recent talks ... ( read original story ...)