Banks in Taiwan reported a combined pretax profit of NT$291.32 billion (US$9.2 billion) in the first eight months of the year, up 7.1 percent annually, as rate hikes drove up interest income, ... ( read original story ...)
Follow Ukraine’s success and use our Himars weapons to defeat China, US tells Taiwan
The United States is pushing Taiwan to purchase Himars to defeat China in the event of an invasion, following Ukraine’s battlefield successes with the rocket system.The push to arm Taipei with the ... ( read original story ...)
Elon Musk proposes Taiwan ‘solution’ days after Ukraine peace plan
Elon Musk has provoked fury in Taiwan by suggesting the self-governing island be made into a special administrative zone of China.The tech billionaire relies ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese ambassador thanks Musk for proposal on Taiwan
China's ambassador to the United States has thanked billionaire Elon Musk for proposing a special administration zone for Taiwan but stressed Beijing's call for "peaceful reunification and 'one ... ( read original story ...)
India, Taiwan Should Finalise Free Trade Agreement Soon: Taiwanese Envoy
India and Taiwan should finalise the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) at the earliest as it will remove all barriers to trade and investment and help create a secure and resilient supply chain, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president to pledge to bolster combat power as China tensions rise
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will pledge to bolster the island's combat power and determination to improve its defences in a major speech on Monday, at a time when tensions with China have risen ... ( read original story ...)
Musk slammed for suggesting Taiwan be China’s ‘special administrative zone’
A suggestion by Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk that Taiwan could be made a special administrative zone of China has provoked a backlash both from China and the self-governing island ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to pledge to bolster defence amid China tensions
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will pledge to bolster the island's combat power and determination to improve its defences in a major speech on Monday, at a time when tensions with China have risen ... ( read original story ...)
US tramples on intl rule of law over Taiwan question
The US has recently been saying one thing and doing another on the Taiwan question, constantly hollowing out the one-China principle. The US State Department approved new arms sales to Taiwan, the US ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan August smartphone sales drop
There were 343,000 new smartphones sold in Taiwan in August 2022, the lowest monthly level so far in 2022 with decreases of 17.5% on sequentially and 9.5% on year, according to retail channel sources. ( read original story ...)
India, Taiwan should consider finalising FTA very soon: Taiwanese Envoy
India and Taiwan should firm up the proposed FTA at the earliest as it will remove all barriers to trade and investment and help create a resilient supply chain, Taipei's Ambassador Baushuan Ger said ... ( read original story ...)
India, Taiwan should consider finalising FTA as soon as possible: Taiwanese Envoy
Taiwanese Envoy said Taiwan has been actively pursuing FTA with like-minded trading partners including India and reaffirmed Taipei's focus on supporting the rules-based international order ... ( read original story ...)
2024 presidential elections in US, Taiwan could help spur trade deal, says former State Department official
Washington and Taipei should produce “building blocks” through the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade for a bilateral trade deal before the countries’ next presidential elections, a former US ... ( read original story ...)
Musk’s Recommendation To Resolve Taiwan-China Tension Irks Taiwanese; China Seemingly Not Pleased
But it seemingly did not make China happy either. China's state-run Central Television News released an article on Saturday titled, "Musk steps out of line in discussing China's Taiwan issue, foreign ... ( read original story ...)
China Has No Legal Claim to Taiwan
The simple fact is that China has no more legal right to Taiwan than it has to Korea. In the wake of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) August visit to Taiwan, mainland China has increased its ... ( read original story ...)
From China-Taiwan tensions to the war in Ukraine, Elon Musk is doling out peace plans — and upsetting nearly everyone involved
Taiwan officials argued that Musk cannot offer an objective perspective on the conflict due to his business interests in China. ( read original story ...)