Pompeo will address the Global Taiwan Business Forum in Kaohsiung, hosted by the Liberty Times newspaper. The forum brings together over 300 Taiwanese businessmen and major companies from around the ... ( read original story ...)
Former US top diplomat Pompeo says era of ‘blind’ China engagement ending in visit to Taiwan
Pompeo, a top official in the Trump administration, is the latest in a recent spate of Western politicians to visit Taiwan. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Nasdaq Scrutinizes Share Allocations After Mysterious IPO Gains
Nasdaq Inc. is asking for more specifics relating to share allocations for initial public offerings by small-cap firms as it boosts scrutiny in a corner of the market that’s seen a number of huge ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan creating backup satellite internet system in case of a Chinese invasion
If China tries to annex the self-governing island, as it has repeatedly threatened, Taiwan says it needs to be able to communicate with global leaders, and its own citizens, in real time ... ( read original story ...)
Home to 28,000 U.S. troops, South Korea unlikely to avoid a Taiwan conflict
Tensions over Taiwan have raised the thorny issue of whether U.S. troops based in South Korea would be involved in any conflict, with American and South Korean officials acknowledging that the ... ( read original story ...)
Global financial companies reassess business risks in China after escalation over Taiwan
Global financial companies, still suffering multibillion-dollar losses in Russia, are now reassessing the risks of doing business in Greater China after escalating tensions over Taiwan, Bloomberg ... ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden is fooling himself if he thinks economic sanctions – the poor man’s diplomacy – will force China’s hand over Taiwan
Having studied sanctions for 40 years, I am of the opinion we should be very, very worried about the current state of play in international relations. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan set for modest rate hike as growth slows 經濟成長趨緩 台灣央行溫和升息
Taiwan’s central bank increased its benchmark interest rate by a modest amount on Thursday last week, the third hike this year, as it tries to battle inflation without further weighing down its ... ( read original story ...)
Fifty years and US$500 million: the happy business of the smiley symbol
The Smiley Company puts smileys on things. Last year it sold US$486 million worth of products. Loufrani, 50, greets me with fast-talk and a French accent, steering me between desks to a small meeting ... ( read original story ...)
Robert Tsao: the billionaire funding citizen snipers in Taiwan
Donning a helmet and bulletproof vest for his announcement, the 75-year-old tech billionaire, who founded the chipmaker UMC, said: “They will have to come over my dead body before they can control ... ( read original story ...)
Kamala Harris talks China aggression in Taiwan Strait with Japan’s prime minister
Vice President Kamala Harris met with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on Monday to discuss China's recent aggression in the Taiwan Strait and to condemn North Korea's recent ballistic ... ( read original story ...)
How Chinese celebrities are amplifying official policy on Taiwan, pushing ‘One China’ messages to millions of fans online
Chinese stars Xie Na, far right, and Huang Xiaoming, second from left, were among those reposting the 'One China' message. VCG via Getty ImagesThe Chinese government has a new ally when it comes to ... ( read original story ...)
Tiny island on Taiwan’s frontier with China wants peace – and return of mainland tourists
China looms large in the minds of the residents of Kinmen, Taiwan, which lies just 10 kilometres from mainland China ... ( read original story ...)
U.S.’ Harris, Japanese leader condemn China’s actions in Taiwan Strait -statement
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed the United States' commitment to Japan's defense during a meeting on Monday with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio in Tokyo in which they condemned China's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan probe finds 12 smartphone brands violate privacy rules
TAIPEI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan has identified 12 smartphone brands that do not conform with its privacy standards, and the handsets makers could face fines or even an outright ban unless they ... ( read original story ...)
Home to 28,000 U.S. troops, S.Korea unlikely to avoid a Taiwan conflict
Tensions over Taiwan have raised the thorny issue of whether U.S. troops based in South Korea would be involved in any conflict, with American and South Korean officials acknowledging that the ... ( read original story ...)