As the winter winds cut through the bustling streets of Taipei, a political storm brews, echoing in the public squares, inside hawker centers, and through the corridors of power. The presidential elections in Taiwan,
Who are running to be Taiwan’s next president?
Lai, also known by his English name William, is running for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Currently Taiwan’s vice president, he is also the DPP’s chairman, and has consistently led ...
Semco Maritime and PTSC M&C Consortium Clinch Offshore Wind Farm Substation Contract in Taiwan
A consortium between Denmark's Semco Maritime and Vietnam's PTSC Mechanical & Construction (PTSC M&C), has won an engineering, ...
Taiwan VP warns companies could leave China over ‘pressure’
Economic powerhouse Taiwanese companies based in China may be forced to relocate if they feel "unjustly pressured," the island's vice president warned Tuesday after Chinese authorities launched a probe into tech giant Foxconn.
China should propose new framework for Taiwan engagement, opposition presidential candidate says
China should propose a new framework for engagement with Taiwan and explain what Beijing has to offer the democratically-ruled island, according to a presidential candidate for a small opposition party contesting elections in January.
Taiwan frontrunner assails China as Foxconn probe becomes election issue
By Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday hit out at China over its probe of major Apple supplier Foxconn, saying Beijing should "cherish" Taiwanese companies and not put pressure on them during an election.
Taiwan presidential frontrunner lambastes China over Foxconn probe
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday lambasted China over its probe of major Apple supplier Foxconn, saying Beijing should "cherish" Taiwanese companies and not put pressure on them during an ...
UPDATE 1-Taiwan presidential frontrunner assails China over Foxconn probe
TAIPEI, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te on Tuesday hit out at China over its probe of major Apple supplier Foxconn, saying Beijing should "cherish" Taiwanese companies and not ...
Foxconn Investigations: A Nexus of Business, Politics, and International Relations
In the intricate dance of international politics and global business, a new turn is unfolding as Foxconn, known officially as Hon Hai - a major supplier for Apple - finds itself under the microscope of Chinese authorities.
Night Market gives students a taste of Taiwan
The smell of Taiwanese street food, a sea of chatter and palpable energy filled UT’s main mall Friday night as the Taiwanese American Student Association’s Night Market brought a taste of Taiwan to UT.
Southern Taiwan Science Park leads Taiwan in revenue, thanks to shift in policies
The Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) has seen record revenues driven by the semiconductor industry, with the formerly leading optoelectronics and display panel industries generating a combined ...
5.9 Magnitude Quake Strikes Taiwan, Tremors Felt In Taipei
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Tuesday morning. Tremors were felt in the capital Taipei but there were no immediate reports of damage.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 rocks Taiwan, shakes Taipei
Taiwan was hit by a significant earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 on the Richter scale on Tuesday, sending tremors throughout the island, including the capital city of Taipei. The sudden seismic ...
Taiwan authorities hype Foxconn probe to save diving support
rather than force Taiwan business people to take a political stand when an election approaches. The DPP caucus in the island's "legislative body" claimed during a media briefing on Monday that the probe on Foxconn is a way that the mainland is using to ...
Taiwan’s Interest Rates: An Economic Balancing Act
On the bustling streets of Taipei, the talk of the town is not the latest tech innovation or the newest bubble tea flavor. Instead, the common chatter has taken a surprising turn towards a topic usually reserved for boardrooms and economic summits: interest rates.
Taipei ties a priority: Lithuania speaker
A strong cooperative relationship with Taiwan is Lithuania’s priority and a successful example for European countries to follow, Lithuanian Parliament Speaker Viktorija Cmilyte-Nielsen said yesterday.