US and Canadian warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday following weekend remarks from President Joe Biden that the US would defend Taiwan in the event it is attacked by China. ( read original story ...)
Fubon merger with Jih Sun Financial given green light
The approval came about two years after Fubon Financial launched a tender offer to acquire a 50 percent stake in Jih Sun Financial for NT$13 per share in December 2020, valuing the deal at NT$24.53 ... ( read original story ...)
Biden’s Vow to Defend Taiwan Makes US Policy Shift Explicit
Three times as president, President Biden has said the US would defend Taiwan if China invades the island, and each time his staff argued he wasn’t changing longstanding US policy to keep Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan official stresses need to resist Chinese provocation, calls for country’s inclusion at United Nations
The United Nations does not recognize Taiwan as a distinct nation, which prevents the island nation from seeking certain protections and addressing concerns against China. ( read original story ...)
China Already Expects U.S. Forces to Defend Taiwan—Think Tank
A majority of experts don't believe China has established a fixed timeline as part of its plan to one day control Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Sen. Kaine says mixed messaging on Taiwan from Biden, WH staff ‘all part of strategic ambiguity’
Sen.Tim Kaine indicated Tuesday that the pattern of President Biden saying one thing about Taiwan and the White House walking it back is in line with U.S. strategy. ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden ‘Speaking His Mind,’ Taiwan Envoy Says After Defense Pledge
A Chinese government spokesperson said Beijing filed a diplomatic protest with Washington over the president's remarks at the weekend. ( read original story ...)
How imminent is war in the Taiwan Strait? How will it unfold?
Following my article last month on the rationale, consequences and worst-case scenario of Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei, I received numerous emails asking me to expound on China’s strategy towards ... ( read original story ...)
Team USA tops Chinese Taipei, wins gold at WBSC U18 Baseball World Cup
The world title is the United States’ fifth gold medal in the past six World Cups at the U18 level, dating back to 2012. ( read original story ...)
Ceramics exhibition from Eretz Yisrael Museum displayed at Yingge Ceramics Museum, Taiwan
On June 2, at the initiative of the Israel Mission in Taiwan, an exhibition of items from the Biennale of Art and Design from the Eretz Yisrael Museum in Tel Aviv opened at the Yingge Ceramics Museum ... ( read original story ...)
Russia, China Pose ‘Greatest Challenges’ to Democracy Since Cold War—Taiwan
"At this moment, democracies and the rules-based world order are facing the greatest challenges since the Cold War," said the island's first female leader, who delivered prepared remarks at an annual ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan export orders resume growth in August, outlook mixed
Taiwan's export orders unexpectedly expanded in August on strong demand for technology and new consumer electronics product launches even as its largest market China faced continued headwinds. ( read original story ...)
Maybe Biden means it on Taiwan
The first time a president repudiates a critical foreign policy principle, it might seem like an accident. If it happens four times, it seems like he means it. ( read original story ...)
Apple helps Taiwan export orders resume growth in August, outlook mixed
Taiwan's export orders unexpectedly expanded in August on strong demand for technology and new consumer electronics product launches like iPhones even as the island's largest market China faced ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stock Market Tipped To Find Traction On Tuesday
The Taiwan stock market has finished lower in two straight sessions, sinking almost 250 points or 1.8 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just above the 14,425-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Automakers breathe easy as Taiwan quake spares chip output
TSMC is a contract manufacturer of semiconductor chips, used for powering phones, laptops, cars, medical equipment, telecom towers and many more. ( read original story ...)