The rival governments of China and Taiwan have both lashed out at Japan after it renamed an administrative area overseeing a disputed set of islands in the East China Sea. Lawmakers in the ... ( read original story ...)
Navy brings massive carrier power to Taiwan Strait, South China Sea
The U.S. Navy is now operating three aircraft carriers in the Pacific in what appears to be a strong show of force following Chinese movements and comments regarding Taiwan and the South China Sea. ... ( read original story ...)
Another African nation’s thirst takes villagers’ land
In a mountain meadow in northeastern Lesotho, a tiny kingdom encircled by South Africa, Matholang Hlaha sits on a veranda and displays a check for the equivalent of US$1.60. That is what she said she ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Extends a Cautious Hand to Hong Kong Activists
Beijing activists in Hong Kong see Taiwan as an ally against Mainland encroachment—and a potential refuge. For now, though, Taiwan is playing its hand cautiously. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan minister says TSMC has offset lost Huawei orders
TW> has made up its order book with other customers now that it has lost China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL], which is subject to U.S. sales restrictions, a government minister said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Chinese bomber approaches Taiwan in latest fly-by near island
Chinese air force jets, including at least one bomber, briefly entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone on Monday, before being warned off by its air force, the island's military said, the ... ( read original story ...)
Lives in Constant Threat of China and Forced Into Self-reliance, Taiwan Unveils Local Trainer Jet
Democratic Taiwan lives with the constant threat of invasion by China which views the self-ruled island as part of its territory and has vowed to one day seize it, by force if necessary. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan boosts domestic defense development plan with new jet
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen oversaw the first public test flight of a new locally designed and made advanced jet trainer on Monday, part of her government's plan to boost defenses in the face of a ... ( read original story ...)
The Golden Bull Award will be Held in Taipei: Forever Steadfast, Forever Charging Forward
PRNewswire/ -- With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting the world fast and hard, most businesses are impacted. Business owners ... ( read original story ...)
Singer launching cryptocurrency, while building city
When Grammy Award-nominated singer Akon tried to convert some of Senegal’s currency to euros during a trip from Dakar to Paris a few years ago, he was met with resistance. An employee at the currency ... ( read original story ...)
Students, president share ideas at Taipei event
Senior and vocational high-school students from across the nation yesterday joined President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) at an annual forum in Taipei discussing topics ranging from student opportunities to the ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Taiwan against harbouring Hong Kong ‘rioters’
Warning comes after Taiwan announced plans to help those thinking of fleeing Hong Kong over Beijing's new security law. ( read original story ...)
Taipei to boost ‘rainbow economy’ with mementos for foreign LGBT couples
Taipei plans to boost its status as an LGBT tourist destination once the COVID-19 pandemic has lifted by offering commemorative certificates to same-sex couples visiting from abroad, the city’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan May export orders up, flags better outlook though wary of pandemic
Taiwan's export orders edged up for a third consecutive month in May, thanks to sustained demand for telecommuting products like laptops during the coronavirus pandemic that has forced millions of ... ( read original story ...)
Harboring Hong Kong ‘Rioters’ Will Harm Taiwan, China Says
Offering protection to "rioters" from Hong Kong will only harm Taiwan's people and is an interference in the Chinese-ruled city's affairs, China's government said, denouncing plans by Taiwan to help ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan pitches investment deal with EU to strengthen democracy
Taiwan and the European Union should sign an investment agreement to use economics as a way to strengthen their democratic ties, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, pitching to revive a deal ... ( read original story ...)