Taiwan will lower its COVID-19 alert level from next week though some restrictions will remain, the government said on Friday, with rapidly falling case numbers giving authorities confidence to ... ( read original story ...)
Port NOLA’s project with Port of Caddo-Bossier
The SK Shipping Star Challenger discharges steel coils to barge at Coastal Cargo breakbulk and heavy-lift terminal at the Louisiana Avenue Complex. Photo courtesy Port NOLA The Port of New Orleans ... ( read original story ...)
China thanks Taiwan for concern over devastating floods
China issued a rare statement of gratitude after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen conveyed concerns over the impact of deadly floods. ( read original story ...)
‘No Chance’ U.S. Can Stop Chinese Invasion of Taiwan, Military Expert Says
China's drills north of Taiwan show the People's Liberation Army is capable of reaching the island "within a day," says Chinese commentator Du Wenlong. ( read original story ...)
Connecting the Vertices: Prospects for Australia-Taiwan Relations
Prospects for economic cooperation between Australia and Taiwan are, therefore, promising. Over the years, Australia and Taiwan have had stable economic relations, and bilateral trade has been growing ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Sees Record Jump in Jobless as Covid Batters Services
Unemployment in Taiwan surged in June as companies in the service sector and their workers bore the brunt of the government measures aimed at slowing the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak. ( read original story ...)
US senators introduce legislation to strengthen defence ties with Taiwan
A group of US senators introduced legislation on Tuesday that would strengthen defence ties between Washington and Taiwan, adding pressure on a front that Beijing considers to be a "red line". The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan lifts forex curbs early on ING, ANZ – sources
Taiwan's central bank has lifted foreign exchange trading curbs early on ING and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ANZ) after they were punished for their involvement in currency ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan orders further 36 million Moderna vaccine doses
Taiwan has ordered a further 36 million doses of Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine, the government said on Thursday, as it seeks to lock in deliveries for the months ahead. ( read original story ...)
China thanks Taiwan president, indirectly, for concern over floods
China's government on Thursday offered an indirect thank you to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen for her message of concern over devastating floods in the central Chinese province of Henan, in a rare ... ( read original story ...)
Senators Propose Enhancing Taiwan Defense in Face of China Threat
The Taiwan Partnership Act, introduced in both chambers of Congress on July 20, proposes defense cooperation between the National Guard and the Taiwanese military. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan bumps BioNTech vaccine order to 15 mln with Buddhist donation
A major Taiwanese Buddhist group said on Wednesday it had signed a deal to buy 5 million doses of BioNTech SE's (22UAy.DE) COVID-19 vaccine via the German firm's Chinese sales agent, bumping the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong broadcaster forbids Taiwan ‘government’ references
Hong Kong's public broadcaster has banned staff from calling Taiwan's leader "president" or referring to its "government" in new guidelines that mimic mainland China's rhetoric. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Buddhist group to buy 5 million BioNTech vaccines
A major Taiwanese Buddhist group said on Wednesday it had signed a deal to buy 5 million doses of BioNTech SE's COVID-19 vaccine via the German firm's Chinese sales agent, further boosting the ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Broadcaster Warned Not to Call Taiwan a Country
Staff at Hong Kong’s public broadcaster have been told to avoid “inappropriate terminology” that would imply Taiwan is a sovereign state as the Asian financial hub continues to try to curb dissent. ( read original story ...)
Mapping Taiwan
Despite the prevalence of satellite data, traditional map-makers continue to tell remarkable stories with historical and contemporary images of Taiwan. ( read original story ...)