Taiwan’s consumer inflation cooled significantly in August, taking some of the pressure off the central bank as it tries to balance raising interest rates against the need to support the economy. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Tracks Military Drone From China in Air Defense Zone
Taiwan reported the presence of a Chinese military drone in its air defense identification zone for the first time on Monday. ( read original story ...)
To residents, ‘mainland’ is a dirty word in Taiwan
The island shares the same language and traditions as China, but many of its people say they identify more with democracies like Australia. ( read original story ...)
China drills improved Taiwan’s combat abilities, President Tsai says
The combat skills of Taiwan's military are now "more mature" and it is better able to fight thanks to having to repeatedly scramble to see off Chinese forces during their recent drills, President Tsai ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan offers condolences over China quake, ready to send rescuers
Taiwan's government expressed its condolences to China on Tuesday for an earthquake in Sichuan province and said it was ready to send rescuers, in a sign of goodwill to Beijing despite weeks of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s military struggles to adapt as China threat grows
Taiwan’s former top military official issued a dire warning last week. The armed forces lacked a clear strategy to defend the country against a Chinese attack and the president might not understand ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president expresses condolences to China for Sichuan earthquake
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen offered her sympathy to China on Tuesday after an earthquake in Sichuan province and expressed her condolences to those who died and their families, the presidential ... ( read original story ...)
The digital yuan offers China a way to dodge the dollar
China’s dependence on the dollar has long been a source of frustration in Beijing. It not only cements China’s vulnerability to sanctions, but also exposes China to America’s macroeconomic whims. To ... ( read original story ...)
Housing market in north slows, but remains in ‘green’
Economic uncertainty and interest rate hikes are weakening sentiment, but the supply side refuses to lower prices,” My Housing Monthly research manager Ho Shih-chang (何世昌) said. However, developers ... ( read original story ...)
Smartphone shipments to fall 6.5 percent: IDC
The slowdown hit emerging markets harder than developed markets, with China likely to see the most significant volume drop of 12.5% Global smartphone shipments are expected to fall 6.5 percent to 1.27 ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines to allow US access to military bases if China-Taiwan tensions escalate
Philippine ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said the Philippines will allow U.S. forces to access its military bases in the country if China-Taiwan tensions escalate. In an ... ( read original story ...)
How this leading Taiwanese chip guru made an astonishing U-turn from avid mainland investor to China basher
Tsao’s shift from cherished visitor to persona non grata on the mainland comes at a time of rising geopolitical tensions over technology. ( read original story ...)
HIMARS purchase by Taiwan reflects the tension driving Japan’s military build-up
China’s shadow leaves neighbours adopting new defensive approaches, including HIMARS heavy 'porcupine strategy'. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to resume visa free entry for some countries in latest reopening step
Taiwan will resume visa free entry for visitors from countries including the United States and Canada from next week, the government said on Monday, as it continues to ease controls put in place to ... ( read original story ...)
Pacific’s Tuvalu to ‘stand firm’ with Taiwan over China
STORY: Speaking at a welcome ceremony in Taipei hosted by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, Tuvalu Prime Minister Kausea Natano said their 43 years of relations were based upon "principles of democracy, ... ( read original story ...)
Tiny Tuvalu to ‘stand firm’ with Taiwan as Pacific competition hots up
The leader of the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu pledged on a trip to Taiwan on Monday to "stand firm" on a commitment to lasting ties, drawing Taiwan's thanks at a time of growing competition as ... ( read original story ...)