An annual government report is fueling debate over whether Beijing would attempt a takeover of the self-ruled island similar to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
China Pledges Peaceful Growth of Taiwan Ties, but Opposes Foreign Interference
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged on Saturday to advance peaceful growth in relations with Taiwan and "reunification", and said his government firmly opposes any separatist activities or any foreign ... ( read original story ...)
US should recognise Taiwan as ‘free and sovereign’ nation, Mike Pompeo says
Former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo called for Washington to recognise Taiwan as a sovereign nation during a speech in Taipei on Friday that angered Beijing. "It is my view that the US ... ( read original story ...)
Business leaders ask Canada to support Taiwan’s bid to join trade pact
Taiwanese-Canadian business leaders in Toronto are calling for the federal government to support Taiwan in its bid to join the Pacific Rim trade pact. On Friday afternoon, the Taiwan Merchants ... ( read original story ...)
China will put Taiwan on ‘back burner’ after ‘scary’ Russia sanctions: Bill Browder
Instead of increasing the likelihood of a Chinese attack on Taiwan, the crisis in Ukraine and the global sanctions regime that followed have put such an operation on the "back burner," says Bill ... ( read original story ...)
Winds of change
It's horrible, but we knew it was going to happen eventually. You can't slow down the wheels of progress for a hot air balloon company, unfortunately." — head hot air balloon pilot Tommy Brown said of ... ( read original story ...)
Ricardo secures innovation grants for rail projects
Ricardo has obtained financial aid for two rail projects through a $598.25m (£450m) energy network initiative. ( read original story ...)
After a hiatus of four years, it’s possible that HTC is gearing up for a return in the high-end smartphone market
HTC’s heyday as a smartphone powerhouse is passed. At one point, the corporation was one of the most prominent companies in the industry, but it began to decline about 2017 when it launched its U ... ( read original story ...)
China will put Taiwan on the ‘back burner’: Bill Browder
Hermitage Capital Management CEO Bill Browder joins 'Influencers with Andy Serwer' to discuss the West's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how it could impact China's decision-making in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Report 2022: Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics, 2017-2021 & 2022-2026 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
The “Taiwan Gift Card and Incentive Card Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics (Databook) - Q1 2022 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Gift card market in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s leaders try to calm fears over Ukraine invasion but citizens worry their island will be next
Taiwan's leaders are at pains to point to the differences between their country and Ukraine but residents still fear a Chinese invasion. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Says U.S. Should Recognize Taiwan as Ukraine War Flares
The U.S. should immediately move toward recognizing Taiwan as a country, former U.S. Secretary of State and potential presidential candidate Mike Pompeo said in Taipei, comments that garnered a testy ... ( read original story ...)
How the Ukraine crisis could change China’s Taiwan calculus
Global outcry against Russia’s Ukraine invasion may give China pause as it pursues its ambition to retake control of the island 90 miles off its coast. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan c.bank reiterates sees monetary policy tightening this year
Taiwan's central bank's monetary policy will move in the direction of tightening this year, governor Yang Chin-long reiterated on Friday, ahead of a quarterly rate-setting meeting later this month. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Should Recognize Taiwan as a Country, Visiting Pompeo Says
The U.S. should immediately move toward recognizing Taiwan as a country, former U.S. Secretary of State and potential presidential candidate Mike Pompeo said in Taipei, comments that garnered a testy ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. should recognise Taiwan – ex-top diplomat Pompeo
STORY: "The United States government should immediately take necessary and long overdue steps to do the right and obvious thing: that is to offer the Republic of China, Taiwan, America's diplomatic ... ( read original story ...)