The speaker of the US House of Representatives begins a trip to Asia on Monday. Although she has not confirmed that she will visit Taipei, the possibility has aroused the anger of Beijing, which is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Dollar Slides as Growth, Geopolitical Risks Sap Sentiment
The Taiwan dollar slid past a key psychological level of 30 per US dollar for the first time since June 2020 as a double whammy of heightened geopolitical risks and weaker economic growth weigh on the ... ( read original story ...)
Nancy Pelosi Heads To Asia, But No Word On Potential Taiwan Visit
The speaker of the House said the trip would "reaffirm America’s strong and unshakeable commitment to our allies." ... ( read original story ...)
Anthony Albanese coy on if Australia would defend Taiwan militarily if China invaded
Anthony Albanese has taken a subtle dig at the previous government while declaring he would not be drawn into a hypothetical about Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: China escalates threats over Pelosi’s possible visit to Taiwan
China has escalated its threats over Nancy Pelosi’s potential visit to Taiwan this week and conducted naval exercises across the region, just hours before the US House Speaker was expected to arrive ... ( read original story ...)
Japan group to aid Taipei’s CPTPP bid
The Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (JTEA) is prioritizing helping Taiwan gain entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Japanese Representative ... ( read original story ...)
Why Taiwan is the biggest flashpoint in the increasingly fraught US-China relationship
While there’s no shortage of conflicts between the U.S. and China, an escalating confrontation over Taiwan is dialing up the tension. ( read original story ...)
China warns it will ‘resolutely safeguard national sovereignty’ as tensions rise over Taiwan
China has warned it will "resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity" as tensions rise over Taiwan, amid rumours of a US visit to the self-ruled island. Air force spokesman ... ( read original story ...)
Nancy Pelosi’s itinerary for Asia visit released – and there’s no mention of Taiwan
There is no mention of Taiwan pic.twitter.com/cxRdIG7G75 — John Hudson (@John_Hudson) July 31, 2022 Last week, the Financial Times reported that Ms Pelosi planned to visit Taiwan in the next month. ( read original story ...)
Pelosi announces Asia trip itinerary with no mention of Taiwan
Reports that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi planned to visit Taiwan with a congressional delegation sparked angry reaction in China. ( read original story ...)
UG Investment steps outside greater China as risks of Taiwan conflict grow
UG Investment, one of the oldest hedge funds specialising in Chinese markets, is planning to open its first office outside greater China to step up investment in south-east Asia in a move that would ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Also affected by worldwide Global Economic Slowdown and records its weakest Growth since 2022
The downturn follows increasing cautionary signals from Taiwan's two biggest export markets, China and the US, which together account for slightly more than half of the island's international ... ( read original story ...)
China’s official media sends indirect warnings to Nancy Pelosi over Taiwan visit
The official mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party has repeated President Xi Jinping's warning against playing with fire over Taiwan, ahead of a possible visit to the island by US House Speaker ... ( read original story ...)
Pelosi’s Taiwan visit will inflame US-China crisis, analysts warn
US House Speaker’s planned trip could provoke military response from modernised People’s Liberation Army. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
How Nancy Pelosi’s potential Taiwan visit is affecting US-China ties
Tensions between the United States and China have heightened in recent days, with the latest flashpoint being a possible Taiwan visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. While the date of Pelosi’s visit ... ( read original story ...)
Pelosi to leave for Asia amid Chinese threats over Taiwan stop
Pelosi has declined to confirm specifics of her expected swing through Asia, citing security risks. But she is scheduled to lead a small delegation of lawmakers, including House Foreign Affairs Chair ... ( read original story ...)