A real Chinese blockade of Taiwan would be an act of war and have far-reaching consequences for international trade, Defense Minister Wellington Koo said on Wednesday after last week’s drills by China that practiced such a scenario.
Taiwan Weighs Financial Inspection Rule Easing to Lure Investors
Taiwan’s financial regulator is reviewing some of its current rules and practices amid criticism from local banks and insurers on the inconsistency and over-complication of its governance, according to people familiar with the matter.
Taiwan’s former President Tsai Ing-wen pays tribute to Václav Havel
Tsai admires Havel precisely because they both portrayed genocidal forces with which they aligned as defenders of democracy and peace. They similarly opined that Russia and China had no reason for ...
Cequence Security and International Integrated Systems Partner to Deliver Industry-Leading API Protection and Bot Management to Taiwan
Cequence, a pioneer in API security and bot management, today announced a new partnership with International Integrated Systems, Inc. (IISI), a leadin ...
Chiang hoping Taipei-Shanghai forum will be held
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) yesterday said he hoped the Taipei-Shanghai City Forum would be held this year despite rising cross-strait tensions, noting the need for more communication and ...
Chinese military mounts second round of exercises near Taiwan in a week
China's military conducted live-fire drills Tuesday off an island 65 miles northwest of Taiwan involving 26 ships and aircraft, some of which crossed the so-called median line down the middle of the Taiwan Strait.
Powerchip terminates its Japanese fab plans
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (力積電) yesterday said it had terminated a deal with SBI Holdings Inc to help build a chip manufacturing plant in Japan, as Powerchip found it unpractical to ...
Taiwan says Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through Taiwan Strait
A Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait, travelling in a northerly direction after passing through waters near the Taiwan-controlled Pratas islands, Taiwan's defence ministry said on Wednesday.
Xi Jinping visit highlights PLA Rocket Force’s key role in Taiwan strategy
Footage of a tour of a base featured nuclear-capable weapons that are key to Beijing’s plans to deter US intervention in any conflict.
Core Pacific case widens
The Taipei District Prosecutors’ Office yesterday asked the Taipei District Court to extend the detention of Taipei City Councilor Angela Ying (應曉薇) of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and Core ...
Taiwan again rejects South African demand to move its representative office
Taiwan has rejected South Africa’s demand that it move its representative office in the country from the capital, Pretoria, to the commercial center of Johannesburg ...
South Africa’s call for Taiwan office move faces rejection
Taiwan has turned down South Africa's request to relocate its representative office from Pretoria, the capital, to Johannesburg, the commercial hub.
Gamuda-led group wins $995 mln order for rapid transit construction project in Taiwan
Malaysian builder Gamuda and two Taiwan-based entities have been awarded a contract worth 4.3 billion ringgit ($995.4 million) to build and design a mass rapid transit construction project in Taiwan, ...
Over 100 Corporates Attend HSBC Taiwan 40th Anniversary’s Global Economic Outlook Forum
HSBC yesterday held “HSBC Taiwan 40th Anniversary – Global Economic Outlook Forum” in Taipei, featuring HSBC experts discussing four key topics with over 100 corporate representatives from various ...
This Apartment in Taipei Is a Pet Palace
Cat trees, peepholes, and raised walkways ensure the four cats and two dogs (plus humans) can coexist peacefully.
Taiwan Semiconductor: Redefining The Foundry Industry And Why It’s A Strong Buy
TSMC's stock has surged 105.15% since my strong buy recommendation in November 2023. Read why I maintain my strong buy rating on TSM stock.