Thousands of people marched in Taipei's streets on Sunday demanding the reversal of a decision to allow U.S. pork imports into Taiwan, alleging food ... ( read original story ...)
Would China Really Invade Taiwan? Maybe, But the Costs Would Be Nuts.
While Beijing may like to seize Taiwan by any means, it may not actually think the costs of doing so are worth it. ( read original story ...)
No lockdowns, no downturn: Taiwan attracts skilled expats with (mostly) COVID-free life
Taiwan has registered just 607 coronavirus cases this year and seven related deaths. Florida has a slightly smaller population but has recorded more than 897,000 cases and 17,600 deaths. ( read original story ...)
US and Taiwan sign five-year agreement on health, tech and security
Countries emphasise potential for cooperation and future partnerships, which Beijing opposes ... ( read original story ...)
US, Taiwan Step up Economic Cooperation in New Dialogue
The U.S. and Taiwan are stepping up cooperation in a newly created economic dialogue, in another move from the outgoing Trump administration to increase official exchanges with the self-ruled island. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan voices confidence in trade deal with new U.S. government
Taiwan's foreign minister voiced confidence on Saturday that the incoming government of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden would support a long sought-after bilateral trade agreement, following high level ... ( read original story ...)
Filming in Taiwan: full steam ahead
Filming in Taiwan and the city of Taipei is safer than ever, thanks to contact tracing, social distancing and other safety measures supported by the government. Taiwan has effectively curbed the ... ( read original story ...)
Top US Official To Visit Taiwan: Premier
US President Donald Trump plans to send another cabinet-level official to visit Taiwan before his administration ends, the island's premier said Friday. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chief ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says U.S. environment protection head Wheeler to visit
The Cabinet-level head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Andrew Wheeler, will visit Taiwan, the island's premier said on Friday, in what will be the third visit by a senior U.S. official ... ( read original story ...)
Twitter Disputes Taiwan’s Existence, Jokes Tsai Ing-wen’s Spokesperson
The president's spokesperson poked fun at her country's status and Twitter's use of disclaimers on Donald Trump's tweets, offering her own version of the "disputed" meme. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Frozen Out of RCEP, Explores Trade Agreement Options With US
Taiwan reiterated Sunday its desire to join the CPTPP, and negotiators are in Washington this week hammering out a potential free trade agreement with the United States. ( read original story ...)
Apple Supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Wins Phoenix City’s Support For $12B Plant
Phoenix City authorities have agreed to support Apple Inc's (NASDAQ: AAPL) chip-supplier, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE: ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan airline introduces speed-dating ‘flights to nowhere’ for singletons who love travelling
Taiwan's EVA Air is expanding the 'flights to nowhere' trend where aircraft take off and land at the same airport by coupling it with speed dating over Christmas. ( read original story ...)
TSMC Wins Approval From Phoenix for $12 Billion Chip Plant
City officials in Phoenix, Arizona approved a slate of financial incentives and government support for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ... for national security reasons. The Phoenix project is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan grounds all F16 fighter jets for checks after plane goes missing
Decision removes 150 planes from service, leaving the island with a limited fleet amid increased flyovers by Chinese forces Taiwan has grounded all its F16 fighter jets for safety checks as rescuers ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Takeover Drives Hong Kong Residents to Taiwan Despite Invasion Threat
The number of Hong Kong residents seeking emigration to Taiwan has reached new highs since China passed its national security law this summer, a new report said today. Applicants include professionals ... ( read original story ...)