TAIPEI—Taiwan hailed the arrival of its first state-of-the-art American tanks this week, celebrating what it described as “the world’s greatest war machine.”Less prominently mentioned was the long ...
Ko Wen-je to resign as TPP chair
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲 ... Ko has been detained in connection with the Core City project graft case, while the investigation now includes TPP party finances.
Taiwan Protests, Lawmaker Clashes Show Test to Lai’s Leadership
A new wave of political wrangling between Taiwan’s ruling and opposition parties that has involved street protests and lawmakers tussling adds to questions about President Lai Ching-te’s ability to ...
Taiwan’s China Airlines splits $12-billion jet deal between Boeing and Airbus
Taiwan's China Airlines will split an order for its long-haul fleet renewal between Boeing and European rival Airbus and buy freighters from the U.S. planemaker in a closely watched deal worth almost $12 billion.
A full-scale Chinese attack on Taiwan remains unlikely – but Beijing has alternatives
Three potential scenarios for how China could deploy military force against Taiwan – illustrated with maps. Experts doubt China's current ability to conduct a full-scale invasion, but it has alternative strategies ranging from harassment to blockades.
City councilors accuse Ko of secret fundraising project
The company is at the center of allegations from Taipei city councilors Yu Shu-hui (游淑慧) and Chien Shu-pei (簡舒培) about the so-called "Tuntian Project" (屯田計劃). They claimed that Ko held secret meetings ...
$7 billion project near TSMC moves forward on 2,300 acres in north Phoenix
The area, called Halo Vista, surrounds TSMC's site on three sides and will include about 30 million square feet of new development.
Taiwan’s China Airlines splits $11.9 billion aircraft deal between Boeing and Airbus
Taiwan's China Airlines will split an order for its long-haul fleet renewal between Boeing and European rival Airbus and buy freighters from the U.S. planemaker in a closely watched deal worth almost ...
Taiwan central bank flags risks to growth from Trump administration policies
Taiwan's central bank on Thursday raised this year's growth forecast for the tech powerhouse island but flagged risks for next year centred on the trade policies of the incoming Trump administration ...
Taiwan’s China Airlines orders $11.9 billion in Boeing, Airbus jets
Taiwan's China Airlines said on Thursday it had ordered 10 Boeing 777-9 aircraft and 10 Airbus A350-1000s for its long-haul fleet renewal, as well as four 777-8 freighter aircraft for $11.9 billion.
Taiwan raises growth forecast, keeps interest rates unchanged
Taiwan's central bank held its policy interest rate unchanged on Thursday while raising its growth estimate for the year, but flagged risks for next year from trade policies from the incoming Trump administration in the United States.
Taiwan to Decide on Key Rate With Property, Trump Front of Mind
Taiwan’s central bank is set to announce a decision on its key interest rate while it weighs a hot property market, inflation and the potential of President-elect Donald Trump to disrupt trade vital to the archipelago.
Taiwan detects hike in Chinese military activity around itself
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) stated that it detected 10 Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am (local time) on Wednesday and 6 am (local time) on Thursday.
PLA Maneuvers Near Taiwan in December: Misperceptions and Strategic Realities
Although China continues to employ military force as a primary tool for deterring Taiwan, the recent series of military activities differs significantly from previous operations.
Corruption may slow China’s ability to one day invade Taiwan, DOD says
Rampant corruption in the Chinese military may be slowing its ability to one day launch an invasion of Taiwan, according to the Pentagon’s annual report on China’s armed forces. (AFP via Getty Images) Rampant corruption in the Chinese military may be ...
Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou visits Harbin aiming to ‘build bridge of peace’
Ma, who is leading a group of students on a nine-day mainland trip, says exchanges between young people ‘are especially important now’.