TAIPEI (Reuters): Intense rains in the wake of Typhoon Khanun lashed the mountainous parts of Taiwan on Saturday, unleashing flood and landslides that blocked roads and stranded hundreds of people as ...
Heavy rain wreaks havoc in central Taiwan in wake of Typhoon Khanun
Two people were missing and more than 460 stranded, and there had been no casualties. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Xi Jinping’s Documentary Signals China’s Military Readiness For Taiwan Attack: ‘If War Broke Out…’
Mainland China has recently aired an eight-episode series featuring the People's Liberation Army, signaling its military preparedness for an attack on Taiwan. What Happened: The documentary series ...
Taiwan opposition on edge as tycoon Terry Gou expected to make presidential bid decision
All eyes are on Taiwanese billionaire Terry Gou to see if he will announce his bid to run for president after he returns from a visit to the United States – a move certain to cause problems for the ...
As US House and Senate hammer Pentagon budget bill into shape, China remains sharply in focus
Both chambers' versions of the National Defence Authorisation Act are heavy with measures to counter China on Taiwan, technology, Indo-Pacific and influence Both versions require assessments of ...
Chinese gear prompts order for review
Yeh Yi-chin (葉宜津) and Wang Li-chen (王麗珍) on Wednesday submitted a report urging the ministry to conduct a review after the situation was discovered last year and ensure that it would not recur. An ...
Insurers in Taiwan to face increased capital pressure: Fitch Ratings
IFRS 17 adoption could lead to profitability. Taiwan’s insurers may face higher interset-rate charges under the new framework imposed by the Taiwanese regulator, said Fitch Ratings. Taiwan’s Financial ...
Iran to Play Chinese Taipei at 2023 William Jones Cup Opener
Iranian female basketball players will face Chinese Taipei at the 2023 William Jones Cup International Tournament opener on Saturday.
The startup with a plan to defend Taiwan
Anduril Industries has a simple business pitch: When Chinese leader Xi Jinping allegedly says that his military should be prepared to retake Taiwan by 2027, he means it.
Kyochon 1991, South Korea’s Fried Chicken Powerhouse, Expands into Taiwan, Boosting Global Presence
South Koreas leading fried chicken franchise, has announced its expansion into Taiwan with a new outlet in New Taipei Citys Global Mall Banqiao, part of its strategic plan to increase global presence ...
The Chip Titan Whose Life’s Work Is at the Center of a Tech Cold War
At 92, Morris Chang, the founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, can no longer stay in the shadows.
Why TSMC Will Keep Its Roots in Taiwan, Even as It Goes Global
In an interview, the chip maker’s chairman, Mark Liu, explained why TSMC’s top tech would stay in Taiwan, despite growing threats from China and worries from the United States.
AI Stock Rally in Taiwan Fizzles as Rich Valuations Fuel Concern
A dizzying rally in Taiwan’s artificial intelligence stocks is showing signs of wear, with Morgan Stanley calling for caution amid stretched valuations.Most Read from BloombergTrump Cites Self ...
Taiwan’s new MeToo laws are welcome but activists wat more
Taiwan's new sexual harassment laws are being seen a first step in addressing its MeToo reckoning, but activists say they still fall short in several areas. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party raced to toughen laws after it was hit by a wave of sexual assault claims.
North Korea Denounces US Arms Aid to Taiwan as ‘Dangerous’ Provocation
In a statement carried by the official KCNA news agency, Maeng Yong Rim, director general of the North Korean foreign ministry's Chinese affairs department, said the plan is a "dangerous political and military provocation" and a "flagrant violation" of the One China principle.
Hong Kong uses China playbook as crackdown turns to dissidents’ loved ones
Hong Kong authorities are targeting the relatives of activists overseas in latest sign of alignment with mainland China.