But the DPP will probably get less than 40% of the vote. That means there is still plenty to play for. Taiwan has a free press and an open internet. So the door is wide open for China's propaganda ...
China accuses Taiwan’s presidential candidate of pushing them to ‘brink of war’
The Chinese government on Wednesday accused Taiwan’s current vice president and the ruling party’s presidential candidate, William Lai Ching-te, of pushing the island to the “brink of war” with China.
US urged to turn its non-support for ‘Taiwan independence’ commitment into action
The Taiwan Affairs Office under the State Council on Wednesday urged the US to stop arming the island of Taiwan, stop interfering in Taiwan's regional elections, and turn its commitment of non-support for "Taiwan independence" into concrete action.
Why 2024 Could Be the Year for Taiwan Semiconductor Stock
TSMC has positioned itself to potentially achieve record stock prices amid the coming artificial intelligence boom.
Mainland slams Lai Ching-te’s comments on war risk
A Chinese mainland official condemned Lai Ching-te, deputy leader of China's Taiwan region, on Wednesday for his comments on the risk of a cross-Strait war. The pursuit of "Taiwan independence" means
China’s Xi claims ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is ‘inevitable’ as crucial election looms
The “reunification” of Taiwan with China is “inevitable,” Chinese leader Xi Jinping claimed in a speech Tuesday, reiterating Beijing’s long-held stance on the self-ruled island democracy ahead of a ...
China threatens more trade sanctions on Taiwan as election nears
The Chinese government on Wednesday threatened to place further trade sanctions on Taiwan if the ruling party "stubbornly" adheres to supporting independence, in a further escalation of the war of ...
Taiwan expands sanctions against Russia, Belarus
The expanded sanctions list includes 45 additional goods, such as semiconductors and certain chemicals, that could be used for military purposes in Russia's war.
Taiwan, HK OFWs to get pay hikes in Dec and Jan due to new wage orders
Thousands of Filipino workers in Taiwan and Hongkong are set to benefit from new wage orders beginning the fourth quarter of 2023 to January 2024. According to Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Taiwan Ministry of Labor mandates a 4.
Whisky and the coal mining ‘shack’: Taiwan election is not only about China
As Taiwan's election approaches next month, it is not only fraught ties with China competing for electors' attention.
How Presidential Candidates Will Address Taiwan’s Aging Society | The Real Issue – TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan is set to soon become a super-aged society. How presidential candidates plan to tackle this pressing issue will influence how people vote in January.
Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential Election: Analyzing Hou Yu-ih’s Foreign Policy Positions
Hou Yu-ih has vowed to invest in Taiwan’s defenses while pursing dialogue with China. It is unclear whether Beijing would condition the latter on Hou not pursuing the former.
Xi Vows to Prevent Anyone ‘Splitting Taiwan From China’
China's President Xi Jinping speaks at the "Senior Chinese Leader Event" held by the National Committee on US-China Relations and the US-China Business Council on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific ...
Taiwan presidential frontrunner accuses opposition party of being ‘pro-communist’
The frontrunner to be Taiwan's next president accused the main opposition party on Tuesday of betraying the anti-communist ideals of its forefathers and being overtly pro-China, in a stinging attack ahead of next month's election.
Taiwan’s Presidential Election Is Coming. 6 Things to Know.
Taiwan’s hotly anticipated presidential election is weeks away and will decide the fate not just of the island democracy of 24 million people, but of the most dangerous geopolitical flashpoint between ...
Taiwan not seeing signs of large-scale Chinese military activity pre-election
Taiwan is not seeing any signs of large-scale Chinese military activity before elections next month but is keeping a close watch on China, the island's defence ministry said on Tuesday.