The Control Yuan yesterday published data on political party finances from last year, showing more income and expenditure for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) than for the Chinese Nationalist ... ( read original story ...)
US charges 5 Chinese for global hacking campaign
The US Department of Justice has charged five Chinese with hacks targeting more than 100 companies and institutions in the US and abroad, including social media and video game companies, as well as ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese companies returning to the island because of the growing aggressiveness of Beijing
with Ms Wang saying that the main driver for companies coming back to Taiwan is intellectual property concerns from US customers. “It's upstream companies that determine the direction of ... ( read original story ...)
Growing distrust of China brings US$38 billion windfall for Taiwan
Taiwan sits squarely in the middle of the worsening dispute between Beijing and Washington, with many of its companies operating factories in China manufacturing for American companies.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
EDITORIAL: No need for further stimulus
The General Chamber of Commerce last week urged the government to expand relief funds available to companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and lower the threshold for qualification. The chamber’s ... ( read original story ...)
Family traditions inspire new Asian tea house in Cary
For sisters Julia and Lulu, family is everything. Their relatives' Vietnamese tea farm and their parents' Taipei noodle shop inspired them to open their own concept in the Triangle. Cha House ... ( read original story ...)
White House stifled Russian interference probe, analyst says
A senior US intelligence official said that the White House ordered him to stop reporting on Russian election interference, and highlight Chinese and Iranian meddling instead, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
US, Taiwan discussing visit by senior official Keith Krach for trade talks
Taiwan is negotiating with Washington over a planned trip to the self-ruled island by US undersecretary of state Keith Krach for trade talks, a move that is set to further enrage mainland China.It ... ( read original story ...)
US northwest fires burn hundreds of homes
Deadly windblown wildfires raging across the Pacific northwest destroyed hundreds of homes in Oregon, a top official said on Wednesday, warning it could be the greatest loss of life and property from ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Backs VR, Other Creative Content With Funding Programs
Taiwan’s ambition to strengthen its global presence by exporting its cultural content abroad and boosting its production hub status is made apparent with the establishment of the Taiwan Creative ... ( read original story ...)
Ministry budgets NT$73.5m to purchase overseas offices to avoid high rent costs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has earmarked NT$73.5 million (US$2.49 million) from next year’s annual budget to purchase a new property for its representative office in Australia. The ministry has ... ( read original story ...)
There’s no better time for Taiwan to seal a trade deal with the US and bolster its economy
The winds of geopolitics seem to be blowing in Taiwan’s favour. The US-China trade war, Covid-19 and Hong Kong’s national security law are helping the island’s reshoring initiative. Next, it should ... ( read original story ...)
Why are Hongkongers moving to Taiwan? Cheaper real estate, more space – and citizenship by investment for just US$200,000
Hongkongers and expats are increasingly looking to pastures new – and the island’s cultural familiarity and sound investment opportunities make it a top choice ... ( read original story ...)
Kimpton grows Asia-Pacific footprint
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is growing its Asia Pacific footprint in October with two new openings in Bangkok and Tokyo. Located in central Bangkok's Langsuan area, the Kimpton Bangkok Maa-Lai is ... ( read original story ...)
National security law drives spike in Hongkongers seeking Taiwanese passports – with citizenship by investment for just US$200,000
Hongkongers have long enjoyed visiting Taiwan, but since last year, more have been considering making a permanent move. Immigration specialist Pamir Law Group, along with property search platform www. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and US move closer to Bilateral Trade Agreement
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen addressed one of the primary irritants in the U.S.-Taiwan trade relationship last week by relaxing regulations on pork imports containing the steroid ractopamine. Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)