BEIJING — China’s president, Xi Jinping, warned Taiwan that unification must be the ultimate goal of any talks over its future and that efforts to assert full independence could be met by armed force, ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese President Xi Jinping urges action on unification with Taiwan
BEIJING—Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged both sides to reach an early consensus on the unification of China and Taiwan and not leave the issue for future generations. No one or no party ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi Threatens Taiwan With Force but Also Seeks Peaceful ‘Reunification’
BEIJING — China reserves the right to use force to bring Taiwan under its control but will strive to achieve peaceful "reunification" with the self-ruled island that has a bright future under Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
‘All necessary means’: Xi Jinping reserves right to use force against Taiwan
Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday where he issued a warning to Taiwan over independence. Photograph: POOL/Reuters Taiwan independence would lead to “disaster”, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said, pl... ( read original story ...)
Xi says nobody can change the fact that Taiwan is part of China
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that nobody can change the fact that Taiwan is part of China, and that people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should seek “reunifi... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Leader Urges China to Address Differences Peacefully
President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan urged China on Tuesday to seek a peaceful solution to its differences with Taiwan and stressed that the island’s people want to maintain self-rule. Speaking a day befo... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tells China to use peaceful means to resolve differences
TAIPEI (Reuters) - China must use peaceful means to resolve its differences with Taiwan and respect its democratic values, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday, ahead of a major speech about ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese travel to Taiwan may be affected by visa changes
Hanoi, Dec. 31 (CNA) The number of travelers allowed to visit Taiwan will likely be reduced following the country's suspension of visas for groups of Vietnamese tourists, Ho Chi Minh City-based ... ( read original story ...)
A look inside the Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve fireworks show as it goes green
One of the tallest buildings in the world, Taipei 101’s New Year’s Eve fireworks have become an iconic celebration since the first show at the end of 2004. But despite being a major tourism ... ( read original story ...)
China to kick off year of sensitive anniversaries with major speech on Taiwan
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will kick off a year of sensitive anniversaries with a major speech on Wednesday by President Xi Jinping on Taiwan, China’s most sensitive issue. In 2019 China will celebrate ... ( read original story ...)
Malton’s share price rises 15% on Taipei project win
Acocrding to the group's filing on Oct 2, the project involves the development of a landmark ... This complex will have direct access to the Taipei City station of the express rail service to the Taoy... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Overbanked Market Is Trying to Consolidate. Again
Regulators in Taiwan are taking another shot at consolidating a fractured financial system that’s scaring off foreign investors. The island’s authorities last month made it easier for lenders to merge ... ( read original story ...)
Malton, partner make progress in Taipei project bid
Malton told Bursa Malaysia that the Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government, announced that the bid submitted by Nan Hai and Malton has been selected as the best applicant for the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan presidency in KMT Eric Chu’s sights but it’s a long way to 2020
Taiwan’s Kuomintang bigwig Eric Chu has announced his intention to run for president in 2020, but analysts believe there are at least five major hurdles in his way. Chu, 57, stepped down as mayor of N... ( read original story ...)
Thousands Join Tax Protest in Taiwan, With a Nod to French ‘Yellow Vests’
(TAIPEI, Taiwan) — Thousands of Taiwanese, taking a page from France’s yellow vest movement, protested Thursday for the third time in a week to demand lower taxes and the fair handling of tax ... ( read original story ...)
MVRDV’s new twin towers will revitalise central Taipei with a pile of blocks and media façades
"The aim of the project is to provide a vibrant and charismatic destination that re-establishes the central station area of Taipei as the city’s premier location for shopping, working, and tourism—a T... ( read original story ...)