Tsao founded United Microelectronics Corp., the second largest contract chipmaker in the world, but is no longer actively involved in the company. Last month he said he would donate a separate $100 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s tech billionaire plans to train 3 million ‘black bear warriors’ to combat China
A Taiwanese tech tycoon plans to defend against possible "Chinese invasion" by training three million "black bear warriors." ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. angers China by announcing $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan
A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington said, “China will resolutely take legitimate and necessary counter-measures in light of the development of the situation." ... ( read original story ...)
Biden administration announces $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan amid China tensions
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $1.1 billion sale of military equipment to Taiwan, including 60 anti-ship missiles and 100 air-to-air missiles, the Pentagon said on Friday, amid ... ( read original story ...)
US OKs $1B Arms Sale To Taiwan As Tensions Rise With China
The largest portion of the sale, however, is a $655 million logistics support package for Taiwan’s surveillance radar program, which provides air defense warnings. ( read original story ...)
U.S. approves potential $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan amid China tensions
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $1.1 billion sale of military equipment to Taiwan, including 60 anti-ship missiles and 100 air-to-air missiles, the Pentagon said on Friday, amid ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. OKs $1 billion arms sale to Taiwan as tensions rise with China
The State Department said the equipment is necessary for Taiwan to 'maintain a sufficient self-defense capability.' ... ( read original story ...)
A retired tech tycoon has pledged $33 million to raise an army of civilian marksmen and ‘black bear warriors’ to defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion
Robert Tsao, 75, said he'd pay a private military training organization called the "Black Bear Academy" to train 3 million civilians for three years. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan August exports seen up for 26th straight month: Reuters poll
Taiwan's exports likely rose for the 26th straight month in August although at a slower pace than in July, amid fears of a global recession, uncertainties due to the Ukraine conflict, and COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
China, COVID, typhoons: Taiwan keeps calm and carries on
The level of concern in western countries about China’s role in Taiwan’s future does not match the mood on the streets of Taipei where people have been living with the threat of invasion for 70 years. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tycoon donates $47m to train 3 million ‘civilian warriors’ for defence against Chinese invasion
A colourful Taiwanese tycoon has unveiled plans to train more than 3 million "civilian warriors" to help defend the island in the event of a Chinese invasion, donating TW$1 billion (more than ... ( read original story ...)
Why Taiwan suddenly needs 400,000 foreign workers for critical sectors, including hi-tech
Island looks to inject considerable talent into pillar industries in the face of a shrinking labour pool, few births and a population that keeps getting older Taiwan saw a 5 per cent decline in total ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tycoon to train 3 million ‘civilian warriors’
A colourful Taiwanese tycoon unveiled plans Thursday (Sept 1) to train more than three million "civilian warriors" to help defend the democratic island in the event of a Chinese invasion, donating ... ( read original story ...)
Drone shot down as Taiwan warns of pressure on Xi to take island
A senior Taiwanese official says Xi Jinping will be under domestic pressure to deliver ‘results’ on his ambition to take control of Taiwan by the end of this third term as leader in 2027. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tycoon to train three million ‘civilian warriors’
A colourful Taiwanese tycoon unveiled plans Thursday to train more than three million "civilian warriors" to help defend the democratic island in the event of a Chinese invasion, donating TW$1 billion ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Manufacturing Sector Weakens Further In August – S&P Global
The manufacturing sector in Taiwan continued to contract in August, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from S&P Global revealed ... ( read original story ...)