Taiwan to call businesses home from mainland: economic minister

TAIPEI -- Taiwan will move fast to disentangle its economy ... equipment and other Chinese products for alleged violations of intellectual property rights. Washington and Beijing are pursuing negotiations on the matter. But the risk remains that supply ... ( read original story ...)

US envoy meets TSMC boss amid concerns over Chinese IP theft

TAIPEI -- U.S. senior trade official met with Chairman Morris ... The meetings came as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to penalize China over high-tech intellectual property theft with heavy tariffs and could further weigh on deals linked with Chinese ... ( read original story ...)

Senior US diplomat, Taiwan leader speak at Taipei event

TAIPEI-The United States' commitment to Taiwan has never been ... annual tariffs on Chinese products in a bid to counter Beijing's theft of USA intellectual property. USA and Chinese policy toward Taiwan are based on a so-called "one-China policy" but ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwanese businesses could be harmed by U.S. tariffs on China

Taipei, March 22 (CNA) Two types of Taiwanese businesses could be impacted by trade penalties that the United States is expected to impose on China for violations of intellectual property rights and technology transfers, Minister of Economic Affairs Shen ... ( read original story ...)

U.S. tariff plan could benefit MIT products: scholars

Taipei, March 23 (CNA) U.S. President Donald Trump's announced ... The U.S.'s tariff plan is aimed at protecting the intellectual property rights of American high-tech companies and is expected to have a big impact on Taiwanese companies with factories ... ( read original story ...)

Author Li Ao Remembered by Former Colleague

Li Ao died in Taipei of brain cancer on March 18 ... and the claims he stole his friend’s property. On the one hand, bragging was part of his jocular manner. Sometimes he would say, “Whenever I am looking for someone to admire, I look in the mirror.” ( read original story ...)

Taiwan offers innovative eco product to Qatar

DOHA: Taiwan is set to introduce its globally acclaimed innovative energy saving/generating eco smart glasses to Qatar’s property market. By replacing a building’s ceiling and walls with the specially-developed thin-film PV modules, harmful radiation ... ( read original story ...)

Property market contracts for 3rd straight month: poll

Taipei, March 10 (CNA) Taiwan's property market flashed a "blue light" -- signaling contraction -- for the third consecutive month in February, reflecting a traditionally slow season, according to a survey conducted by the real estate magazine My Housing. ( read original story ...)

City Guide: Taipei, Taiwan

Nestled in a river valley, Taipei’s beauty lies in its fusion of Chinese culture ... a host of local Taiwanese design talent have brought their influence to bear on the property – check out emerging graffiti artist ANO’s outdoor mural and works ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan: Utility model patents in Taiwan

Filing a utility model application for an invention can be a quick way to obtain patent rights in Taiwan. A utility model application will mature into a registration with a duration of 10 years from the filing date as soon as the formality requirements are ... ( read original story ...)

2018 is already shaping up well for the Taiwanese market

Two months into the new year, the Taiwanese property market is already showing marked growth ... according to official statistics released by the government last week, per Focus Taiwan. Around 30,640 units were transacted in Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan ... ( read original story ...)

Housing transactions in 6 major cities up almost 10% in 2 months

Taipei, March 3 (CNA) In the first two months of this year, transactions of residential and commercial property in the six largest cities in Taiwan grew almost 10 percent from a year earlier as the local property market continued its uptrend from last year. ( read original story ...)

Search for missing in Taiwan after earthquake topples buildings

Taiwan is situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire ... On Wednesday, they pitched a tent on their property. "Even tonight, we're going to sleep in the tent, I think," Grenier said. "Because every time there is a temblor, you have to get up and decide if ... ( read original story ...)