BEIJING — Two weeks ago, four American airlines agreed to list Taiwan as part of China, a major concession to Beijing’s cartological anxieties about disputed territories like the island of 23 million. ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s got a new cruise missile, and it’s got mainland China’s coastal strongholds in its sights
Taiwan has reportedly developed a new cruise missile suitable for stand-off strikes on China's coastal strongholds. Tensions between Beijing and Taipei have been on the rise in recent years as the Chi... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Baseball? It’s ‘Hot Noisy,’ and Ingrained in National Identity
TAOYUAN, Taiwan — As the batter steps to the plate, the clamor reaches its crescendo, a rhyming, thumping chant, often tailored to his name. Cheerleaders prance atop the dugout, accompanied by blaring ... ( read original story ...)
Fujian starts providing fresh water to Kinmen, Taiwan
A water diversion project to supply fresh water to Taiwan’s Kinmen Island officially started construction in Longhu town, Jinjiang city in East China’s Fujian province, in 2016. [Photo/Xinhua] FUZHOU ... ( read original story ...)
Investment plan at Paradip: Odisha assures support to Taiwan’s CPC Corporation
“Met delegation from CPC Corporation, Taiwan led by Chairman Mr Shun-Chin. Welcomed their proposal to set up petrochemical project at #Paradip with investments of Rs 43,000 crore. Pledged to facilitat... ( read original story ...)
Everlight wins major contracts in Taipei LED streetlamp project
Taipei City is replacing 33,000 400W high-pressure sodium (HPS) streetlamps with LED ones, with Everlight Electronics winning a contract to supply 60-70% of the LED streetlamps, according to the compa... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, ’Still Fighting’ for Democracy, Gets Nod to Host Human Rights Event
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan has had a rough time of it lately. Amid those and other recent setbacks — blamed on pressure from China, which claims the self-governing island as its territory — has come a we... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Gets Nod to Host Human Rights Forum
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan has had a rough time of it lately. Amid those and other recent setbacks — blamed on pressure from China, which claims the self-governing island as its territory — has come a we... ( read original story ...)
China urges U.S. not to allow stopover by Taiwan president
BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) - China urged the United States on Tuesday not to allow Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen to transit its territory when she visits Belize and Paraguay next month, adding to tensio... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Strong exports lift Taiwan’s Q2 growth, but economy faces headwinds
TAIPEI, July 31 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s economic growth stayed solid in the second quarter, data showed on Tuesday, as exports rose strongly, but the outlook is uncertain because of clouds over global tr... ( read original story ...)
Canada Border Services succumb to Chinese government to isolate Taiwan, says community still ‘hopeful’ for change
VANCOUVER—Community leaders in Vancouver and Toronto are condemning a federal government reference to Taiwan as “Chinese Taipei” following Beijing’s crackdown on North American institutions and airlin... ( read original story ...)
KKR targets record Taiwan LBO
HONG KONG, July 30 (TRLPC) - KKR is to borrow around US$1bn to support its leveraged buyout of Taipei-listed specialty chemicals producer LCY Chemical, braving a challenging regulatory environment tha... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan or ‘Chinese Taipei?’ CBSA remarks raise questions amid Chinese global-pressure campaign
The federal government is not saying whether a decision by the Canada Border Services Agency to refer to Taiwan as “Chinese Taipei” in a press release will be corrected. In a press release issued Thur... ( read original story ...)
US airlines caved to China’s ‘Orwellian’ demands on Taiwan — but Beijing says it’s not enough
US airlines modified their description of Taiwan this weeek after Beijing demanded changes earlier this year, but Chinese authorities have said the changes are "still incomplete." American Airlines, U... ( read original story ...)
Taipei launches themed tours for Asian visitors
Taipei, July 26 (CNA) The Taipei City government on Wednesday launched a series of themed tours with the goal of attracting more visitors from across Asia. Chen Hsi-yu (陳思宇), head of the city's Depart... ( read original story ...)
Taipei tops household rent to income ratio with 58%
Taipei, July 26 (CNA) While the average household rent to income ratio in Taiwan's six municipalities is 23.9%, Taipei tops the list with 58%, according to a recent survey by Taiwan Labour Front. Hung ... ( read original story ...)