An investigation into illegal talent poaching by Beijing-based Bitmain Technologies Ltd. has revived fears Chinese companies will target Taiwan’s top engineers as their country works to build a ... ( read original story ...)
Top Commander Fears Taiwan Could Be Invaded Within 6 Years After China Sends U.S. Warning
Admiral Phillip Davidson, leader of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, said Tuesday that China could invade Taiwan by 2027 before moving to "supplant the United States and our leadership role in the rules ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Kicks Off 2021′s First Entirely Physical Fashion Week
Taipei Fashion Week, which runs from today until March 15, is holding this year’s first totally physical, open to the public fashion week for its Autumn-Winter edition. While fashion weeks in other ... ( read original story ...)
China could invade Taiwan in next six years, top US admiral warns
Asia Pacific commander Philip Davidson says Beijing wants to take Washington’s world leadership role by 2050 ... ( read original story ...)
From safety of Taiwan, new magazine reaches out to Hong Kong diaspora
A staff prepares the Flow HK magazine to ship abroad at their office in Taipei, Taiwan March 4, 2021. REUTER/Ann Wang ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s top court to rule on indigenous hunting rights
Taiwan's top court will rule on whether the island's current hunting regulations breach the constitutional rights of indigenous tribes in a long-running legal saga that is reaching its landmark ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s water shortage is a ‘critical concern’ for its semiconductor sector
Taiwan needs wise and strategic water conservation measures to avoid disruptions to its industries, including the chip sector, says Raymond Yeung, chief economist for Greater China at ANZ. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Exports Continue Growing on Strong Demand for Chips
The government more than doubled its forecast for export growth this year to 9.6%, citing increased demand for Taiwan’s semiconductors. Officials warned however this may add to ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei-based Influenxio gets $2M from DCM Ventures for its “microinfluencer” marketing platform
Microinfluencers” are gaining clout among marketers. Though they may have as little as a thousand followers, microinfluencers tend to focus on specific content and be seen as more engaging and ... ( read original story ...)
How Strategic Ambiguity on Taiwan Benefits the United States
No matter how much Washington is keen to support Taiwan against China, there may be certain scenarios under which Washington may choose not to intervene. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says it has enough water to keep chip makers humming amid worst drought in decades
The government expects rain in 2021 to be slightly less than usual, but TSMC says it sees no impact on production so far. ( read original story ...)
How will President Biden manage US-Taiwan relations?
The Biden administration has said that managing US-China relations is a top priority. One flashpoint for a potential conflict between the two countries is the island of Taiwan. From Beijing’s ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Chinese military bases near Taiwan show new renovations
China could be increasing its military presence near Taiwan, according to a recent press report. Taiwan News reported Monday Google Earth images show significant expansions at two People's Liberation ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Aims To Sink Half Of A Chinese Invasion Fleet—It Could Take Years To Buy Enough Missiles
To defeat a Chinese invasion fleet, the Taiwanese military would need to sink half of the attacking ships. But sinking potentially hundreds of vessels would require an arsenal of no fewer than 1,200 ... ( read original story ...)
Final design for future central library at former Hotel Estoril site selected
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced today (Monday) that it selected the design devised by Dutch architecture firm Mecanoo was th ... ( read original story ...)
When Trump Caved to Xi and Threw Taiwan Under the Bus
Nicolas Asfouri/GettyThere was no calm before the storm.Donald Trump’s surprise electoral win on November 8, 2016, sent shockwaves through the global establishment. And it left everyone—in the United ... ( read original story ...)