TAIPEI Taiwan's May export orders blew past expectations as the island's factories rushed to meet demand for components, such as for Apple Inc's upcoming iPhone 8, in a promising sign for global technology manufacturers. The trade-dependent economy has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan central bank to hold fire on rates as tech boom bolsters economy
TAIPEI Taiwan's central bank is expected to leave its policy rate unchanged for the fourth straight quarter this week, as demand for the island's tech exports keeps its economic engines firing. The government has raised Taiwan's GDP outlook for 2017 to a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan slams UN after students barred from Geneva visit
Taiwan fiercely criticised the United Nations Friday after its students were barred from visiting a public hearing in Geneva as Beijing seeks to further isolate the island internationally. It comes after Taiwan was excluded from a major World Health ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Lays Plans for $59 Billion in Renewable-Energy Finance
New energy, meet new finance. That’s the thinking of Taiwan’s government, which is starting to map out funding plans for a power system that can no longer rely on nuclear reactors. Prime Minister Lin Chuan’s administration aims to increase the share ... ( read original story ...)
Country Garden Holdings: China’s capital controls no serious impact on Forest City project
Yu says Forest City project, to comprise four reclaimed islands in the Johor ... we are opening or planning to open sales galleries in South-East Asia and East Asian markets in Taipei and Tokyo. We are seeking new markets in the Middle East like Dubai.” ( read original story ...)
Eat your way around Taipei
Shilin Night Market is packed with hungry shoppers, especially on a Saturday night. With more than 500 food stalls, small shops and restaurants, there are plenty of food options available to try. Anxious to get to Taipei and its cuisine, we booked the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China ‘impertinently’ wants it to soften representation in 5 countries
TAIPEI China has been pressuring the United Arab Emirates and four other countries to ask Taiwan to rename its representative offices in another sign of diplomatic pressure on the self-ruled island, Taiwan's foreign ministry said on Thursday. China regards ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei takeover! Britney Spears performs sexy show in Taiwan and brings boyfriend Sam Asghari on stage for a mid-concert kiss
Britney Spears treated fans in Taipei to an electrifying performance on Tuesday night which included a cameo by her boyfriend Sam Asghari. The 35-year-old pop sensation made her way through her biggest hits for her Britney: Live In Concert tour that will ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: How China is poaching the island’s diplomatic allies
Foreign diplomats stationed in Taiwan do not need to travel far to meet officials from the island's international aid office. One building in Taipei, the capital, houses most embassies, and the International Co-operation and Development Fund is located on ... ( read original story ...)
China Diplomatic Moves Punish Taiwan Without Gutting Economy
China’s push to woo Taiwan’s remaining friends -- seen again with Beijing’s move to establish ties with Panama -- will probably have a greater impact on President Tsai Ing-wen’s political standing than the island’s economy. The long-anticipated ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: How China is stealing the island’s diplomatic allies
Foreign diplomats stationed in Taiwan do not need to travel far to meet officials from the island's international aid office. One building in Taipei, the capital, houses most embassies, and the International Co-operation and Development Fund is located on ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Central American allies coy on Panama’s Beijing embrace
GUATEMALA CITY Remaining Central American allies of Taiwan on Tuesday offered guarded responses to Panama's decision to embrace the "One China" policy and switch allegiance Beijing, deflecting the question of whether they could follow suit. On Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Apple to open first Taiwan retail store in Taipei
Taipei, June 12 (CNA) Apple Inc. is planning to open its first Taiwan official retail store in Taipei in the Taipei 101 tower. On its Taiwan website, Apple said that the retail shop directly owned by the U.S. consumer electronics giant will be coming to ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei 2017 Universiade Baseball Tournament Schedule Released
Chinese Taipei will be one of the favourites for gold at the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade baseball tournament. Photo: WBSC Organizers have released the official schedule for the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade baseball tournament. The competition will ... ( read original story ...)
Anger in Taiwan as China poaches another diplomatic ally
(CNN)Taiwan has expressed "deep anger and regret" after losing one of its few diplomatic allies, deepening the island's international isolation. China announced Tuesday that it had established ties with Panama after the central American country signed a ... ( read original story ...)
Panama cuts ties with Taiwan in favour of China
These are external links and will open in a new window Panama has cut long-standing diplomatic ties with Taiwan and established relations with China, in a diplomatic coup for Beijing. The Panamanian government said it recognised there was "only one China ... ( read original story ...)