Chinese exports have been a rare source of strong growth for the economy this year, with the total value of shipments through last month the second-highest on record. However, imports have not grown ...
Taiwan military on high alert as Chinese drills encircle the island
"Scared" and "desensitised" - here's how people on the streets of Taipei are talking about China's fresh wave ... are closely monitoring the situation in order to protect lives and property, as well ...
Taiwan to donate US$800,000 for US hurricane recovery efforts
Taiwan announced a donation of US$800,000 to assist in disaster response and recovery efforts in the southeastern United States as Hurricane Helene continues to cause devastation. In a press release ...
China holds large naval, air force exercises around Taiwan as warning
China held large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan and its outlying islands Monday in what it called a warning against Taiwan independence.
China pledges to raise debt to revive economy
China yesterday pledged to “significantly increase” debt to revive its sputtering economy, but left investors guessing on the overall size of the stimulus package, a vital detail to gauge the ...
Taiwan’s housing prices rise 4th fastest wordwide
In the latest global property price rankings, Taiwan was noted for the fourth-highest rise in home prices. The international real estate consulting company Knight Frank on Monday (Oct. 7) released its ...
Taiwan’s President Signals He’ll Stand Up to China Challenge
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is preparing to sound a warning about China’s plans to exert more pressure on the archipelago he leads, including militarily.Lai is set to give his first National Day ...
China freezes assets of 9 U.S. firms over Taiwan arms sales
BEIJING >> China announced steps against nine U.S. military-linked firms on Wednesday over U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan, freezing their property within China, in the latest move to put added ...
Environmental Impact Assessment: Individual action needed to stop the trashing of Taiwan
Each of Taiwan’s 22 counties and cities has a reporting mechanism through which the public can notify their local government of improper waste disposals. In some places, including Taipei and Taichung, ...
A score to settle? Taiwanese copyright dispute over use of movie’s music
A case between joint authors over the film score of A Place Called Silence offers key lessons concerning copyright ownership in creative collaborations, says Steven Liao of Saint Island International ...
Taiwan hospital fire leaves at least 9 dead as typhoon batters island’s south
Authorities report at least nine people have died in a fire at a hospital in the island's south that is being battered by a typhoon.
Taiwan premier’s power bill scrutinized
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan Premier Chou Jung-tai (卓榮泰) has been questioned by opposition legislators after it was revealed his electricity consumption cost the taxpayer around NT$15,750 (US$517) ...
Taiwan’s IC design houses expect slow 4Q24, hope for 2025 rebound
Taiwan's IC design houses are anticipating a sluggish fourth quarter in 2024 but remain hopeful for a rebound in 2025, driven by increased demand in sectors such as PCs, network communications, and ...
President Xi says Taiwan is China’s sacred territory, opposes Taiwan’s independence
President Xi Jinping on Monday asked the Chinese people to be ready to overcome all uncertainties as he asserted that Taiwan is China’s sacred territory and Beijing opposes Taiwanese independence, ...
9 US firms sanctioned over Taiwan arms sales
BEIJING — China on Wednesday announced steps against nine United States military-linked firms on Wednesday over American weapons sales to Taiwan, freezing their property within China, in the latest ...
China ‘highly vigilant’ after Japan warship sails through Taiwan Strait
China said Thursday it was "highly vigilant" and had lodged a complaint with Tokyo after a Japanese warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time.