Interpol’s 90th General Assembly ends tomorrow. Its objective is to explore diverse perspectives on the future of policing in an increasingly digitized world. Yet Taiwan, a technological hub and a ... ( read original story ...)
Storm wreaks damage to public, private property
More than 500 cases of damage to public infrastructure and private property had been reported as Tropical Storm Nesat moved away from Taiwan yesterday after causing destruction nationwide. After the ... ( read original story ...)
Xi sounds a warning on Taiwan as he bids to consolidate power
President restates policy of pursuing reunification by peaceful means, but says China would not rule out force ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping warns off US as he piles political and military pressure on Taiwan
China’s most powerful leader since Mao Zedong condemns foreign ‘interference’ in his legacy project of unification ... ( read original story ...)
Xi warns on Taiwan action, acclaims ‘all-out war’ on COVID-19
In a speech highlighting China’s growing focus on national security over the economy, Xi Jinping says China reserves the right to use force to reunify Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
US, Taiwan firms sign MOUs on renewable energy, 5G cooperation
Amid its rivalry with China the United States has extended its cooperation with Taiwan by signing seven MoUs to bolster cooperation in various key sectors rang ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi defends zero-Covid policy and warns Taiwan at opening of Communist Party Congress
The twice-a-decade Congress will install leaders for the next five years and is expected to reconfirm Xi for the country's most powerful post. ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi Jinping says determined to oppose Taiwan independence, talks up security at congress opening
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday (Oct 16) touted the fight against COVID-19 while calling for the acceleration of building a world class military as he opened the twice-a-decade ... ( read original story ...)
Prices of presale and new houses in north rise 18.1%
Presale housing projects in Taipei averaged NT$1.06 million (US$33,246) per ping (3.3m2) during the July-to-September period, up 4.2 percent from three months earlier and 12.7 percent from a year ... ( read original story ...)
China doesn’t need to take Taiwan’s fabs to escape US trade bans
While this may be a reassuring thought for those concerned China will try to take Taiwan's chipmaking tech by force, such an invasion would undoubtedly be broadly catastrophic. In such an instance, ... ( read original story ...)
Rent index hits record with 2 percent increase in Taiwan
The nation’s rent index last month climbed to a record 106.77, suggesting a pickup of 2.07 percent on average from a year earlier, Sinyi Realty Inc (信義房屋) said yesterday, citing government data. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tourists come back to Taiwan after strict Covid-19 restrictions eased
Tourists come back to Taiwan after strict Covid-19 restrictions eased - Taiwan has been among the hardest places for a tourist to get access to - but not any more ... ( read original story ...)
HK eyes visa relaxations
In other moves to reverse the trend and entice workers back to Hong Kong, officials are considering a new form of visa to make it easier for nonlocals to work in the territory, the people said, ... ( read original story ...)
Fears Taiwan could be the ‘next Ukraine’ as tensions boil over with China in explosive row
China is yet to make a telling move on its neighbour but continues to insist Taiwan is a breakaway province it must re-unify. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan commercial property deals rise on factory demand
Photo: Hsu Yi-ping, Taipei Times Interest rate hikes mean that life insurers have to look for investment targets that generate higher rental incomes to meet regulatory requirements on minimum yields. ( read original story ...)
Double Ten National Day: National day decorations showcase Taiwanese flora
Flowers used to decorate the main platform at Double Ten National Day celebrations in Taipei yesterday were all from plants cultivated in Taiwan, the Council of Agriculture said. One of the featured ... ( read original story ...)