China will not include Pfizer’s COVID-19 treatment drug in a national reimbursement list that would have allowed patients to get it at a cheaper price throughout the country, saying it was too expensi ...
Inspired by Ukraine, Taiwan seeks to bolster military preparedness as China threat continues
Spurred by Beijing's bellicose behavior and inspired by the Ukrainian resistance to Russia’s invasion, Taiwan is returning to a one-year military conscription policy for men over 18.
Chinese military holds large-scale joint strike drills aimed at Taiwan
The Chinese military held large-scale joint combat strike drills starting Sunday, sending war planes and navy vessels toward Taiwan, both the Chinese and Taiwanese defence ministries said.
Taiwan’s defense ministry says dozens of Chinese military aircraft entered air space near island
Taiwan's defense ministry said on Sunday that 57 Chinese military aircraft and four ships were detected near the island amid increased tensions.
War game suggests Chinese invasion of Taiwan would fail at a huge cost to US, Chinese and Taiwanese militaries
A Chinese invasion of Taiwan in 2026 would result in thousands of casualties among Chinese, United States, Taiwanese and Japanese forces, and it would be unlikely to result in a victory for Beijing, according to a prominent independent Washington think tank,
Taiwan Pitches Democratic Alliance to Shore up Shaky Paraguay Ties
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday pitched the need to jointly defend democracy against authoritarianism as she sought to shore up shaky ties with Paraguay, and said they were good friends. Paraguay is one of only 14 countries to have formal diplomatic relations with Chinese-claimed Taiwan,
Taiwan Passes Its Chips Act, Offers Tax Credits to Chipmakers
Taiwanese lawmakers have passed new rules that let local chip firms turn 25% of their annual research and development expenses into tax credits, part of efforts to keep cutting-edge semiconductor ...
Taiwanese satellites signal Asia’s distrust of Musk
The self-governed island, claimed by Beijing, is courting investors as it is preparing to roll out a government-backed satellite network. The idea is to emulate the support Elon Musk’s SpaceX unit ...
CTCI Corporation Receives EPC Project Award from Ras Laffan Petrochemicals to Build One of the World’s Largest Ethylene Plants
CTCI Corporation, one of the world's leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies announced today that it was awarded a portion of the Ras Laffan Petrochemicals Project (RLPP), ...
China says it carried out more military drills around Taiwan
China’s military has said it carried out military exercises around the self-ruled island of Taiwan that focussed on land strikes and sea assaults, the second such drills in less than a month. The ...
7 Taiwanese cities beyond Taipei you have to check out
From bustling port cities to peaceful countryside towns, here are the 7 Taiwanese cities beyond Taipei you have to check out ...
TSMC: Why Buffett’s Buying Big
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought an over $4 billion stake in TSMC in Q3, 2022. Find out why I rate TSM stock a strong buy.
Taiwan reports 28 Chinese aircraft in air defence zone
Chinese aircraft entered Taiwan's air defence zone, the defence ministry in Taipei said on Monday, after China said it had carried out more drills near the island.
More mainland Chinese firms will take away market share from Taiwan iPhone suppliers: Investment firm
More mainland Chinese electronics manufacturing companies are set to take away market share from Taiwanese counterparts such as Foxconn and Pegatron, an investment fund manager said. "Chinese companies are getting pretty competitive for iPhone assemblers.
Mega Bonuses of 50 Months’ Salary Paid by Taiwan Shipping Firm
Taiwan’s Evergreen Marine Corp. is celebrating a standout year by awarding stellar bonuses to some of its staff.
PLA conducts patrols and exercises near Taiwan
The People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command carried out patrols and combat exercises on Sunday in the air and waters near Taiwan, according to a command spokesman. Senior Colonel Shi Yi said late on Sunday night in a brief news release that forces conducted strikes on land targets and amphibious assaults during the exercises.