China’s ambassador warned Japan that Taiwan was a red line not to be crossed, and said the detention of an employee of Japanese drugmaker Astellas Pharma Inc. was related to a spying incident that damaged Beijing’s sovereignty.
Paraguay election build-up dominated by corruption and Taiwan
In the heart of Paraguay's capital Asuncion, a tropical city close to the Argentine border, voters are gearing up for election day on Sunday, with the economy, corruption and Taiwan on their minds.
Taiwan Envoy Urges Businesses to Boost Cooperation With Taipei
French businesses should wake up to risks linked to tensions around Taiwan that could impact their interests, the island’s envoy to Paris warned, urging firms to promote more collaboration with Taipei ...
Taiwan slips into recession as Q1 GDP hits 14-year low
Taiwan's export-dependent economy contracted more than expected in the first quarter and slipped into recession as exports were hit by slowing global tech demand and broader economic woes, but should hit a 2% growth target this year.
Taiwan’s Economy Shrinks at Worst Pace Since 2009 on Poor Demand
Taiwan’s economy shrank at the sharpest pace since 2009, recording its second straight quarter of contraction as the plunge in global demand for chips showed little sign of abating.
US Plane Flew Through Taiwan Strait, French Lawmaker Confirms Ship Transit
TAIPEI (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy patrol plane flew through the Taiwan Strait on Friday as a senior French lawmaker confirmed a warship from his country had also recently transited the sensitive waterway, amid growing tension between Beijing and Taipei.
As US and Philippine defense ties grow, China warns over Taiwan tensions
Sandwiched between two Pacific superpowers, the Philippines has long had to tread delicately when it comes to dealing with Beijing and Washington's competing interests, a complex juggling act that has been on vivid display in recent weeks.
China-focused panel preps proposals to rapidly arm Taiwan
In an exclusive interview, Mike Gallagher previewed some of the Taiwan provisions that his China-focused panel is drafting for inclusion in a defense bill.
Indonesia regulator says instant noodle brand safe, despite Taipei, Malaysia recall
Indonesia's food regulator on Thursday said a popular product from one of the world's biggest instant noodle brands was safe for consumption in the country, despite its recall in Malaysia and in ...
‘Double Tax’ Hinders Taiwan’s Investment in American Factories
Businesses from Taiwan are rushing to produce semiconductor chips on U.S. soil, but the lack of a formal U.S.-Taiwan tax treaty is an impediment.
DPP indignant as forum reverts to Ma of ‘Taipei’
The forum’s “deliberate use of a wrong title for former president Ma is profoundly inappropriate and uncourteous” for an organization based in the democratic nation of Greece, Presidential Office ...
Taiwan must ‘compensate Paraguay’ to keep it from China’s embrace
Latin America used to account for many of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, but China has been steadily whittling them away with promises of increased trade and investment. Panama, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Honduras have all switched allegiance in recent years.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen attends Guatemalan coffee event in Taipei
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has attended an event to taste Guatemalan coffee. The Central American nation has diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
Taiwan drills to focus on piercing blockade, get ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence link
Taiwan's annual military drills this year take into account China's recent war games and focus on breaking a blockade, the defence ministry said on Wednesday, as a senior security official said Taiwan now had a "Five Eyes" intelligence link.
Taiwan chipmaker UMC says some happy to use China capacity others shun
A shift away from made-in-China chips amid Sino-U.S. tensions has opened up capacity that some customers are happy to use, Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) said on Wednesday.
Taiwan war games to focus on piercing blockade, preserving forces
Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military drills this year will focus on combating a blockade of the island and preserving the fighting ability of its forces, taking into account China's recent war games, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.