On October 25th 1949 an advance force of 9,000 PLA troops attempted to land in what was meant to be a decisive strike against the Nationalist forces who had fled to Taiwan and nearby islands (including Kinmen) at the end of China’s civil war.
China’s probe into Foxconn is ‘political’: Taiwan security chief
Chinese authorities have not confirmed the probe, and Foxconn has said it will cooperate on "operations concerned" while urging "confidence" in the company.
Apple supplier Foxconn’s Q3 profit rises 11%, much better than forecasts
TAIPEI, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Apple Inc (AAPL.O) supplier Foxconn (2317.TW) reported on Tuesday a surprise 11% rise in third-quarter profit.
Taiwan ramps up efforts to woo Japanese tourists
Keelung, Taiwan is stepping up efforts to attract Japanese visitors, leveraging the city’s natural, cultural and culinary assets as well as the island’s proximity and listing in a Japan campaign to ...
High interest rate has dented investor confidence, says finance minister
The high interest rate has not only weakened the economy, but it has also hit investor confidence and deterred private investors, said Mahat. It has also affected all major drivers of growth including ...
Taiwan Police Probes Cryptocurrency Exchange Bitgin for Money Laundering
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitgin is under investigation by Taiwans police on suspicions of engaging in money laundering activities. The investigation was launched following the arrest of Yuting Zhang, Bitgins chief
Chinese naval formation enters Taiwan Strait, monitored by Taipei
Taiwan's defense ministry said the island's military has sent forces to monitor a Chinese naval formation, led by the aircraft carrier Shandong, that entered the Taiwan Strait ...
FirstFT: Taiwan looms over summit aimed at easing US-China tensions
Also in today’s newsletter, Biden says Gaza hospitals ‘must be protected’ and Rishi Sunak’s stunning cabinet reshuffle ...
Xi-Biden summit: heed China’s Taiwan red line and ‘everything else’ is on the table with US, former envoy Cui Tiankai says
On the sidelines of the Family Business Summit, Cui says risk of war will rise greatly if the one-China principle is not respected.
Regent Taipei joins EarthCheck Certified status
The alliance places the hotel at the forefront of global efforts for environmental responsibility in travel and tourism.
Biden and Xi’s first meeting in a year will try to define U.S.-China relationship as the economically warring nations pull apart
Both Biden and Xi are looking to bring a greater measure of stability to a relationship that is being defined by differences over export controls, tensions over Taiwan, the wars in the Middle East and ...
Taiwan working with the world toward a net-zero future
President Tsai Ing-wen announced the enactment of the Climate Change Response Act, codifying the 2050 net-zero emissions goal into law. By elevating the net-zero target from a policy declaration to a legal requirement,
Taiwan Semiconductor Unusual Options Activity For November 13
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Taiwan Semiconductor options trades today is 5459.33 with a total volume of 8,788.00.
From Kyiv to Taipei: Unraveling the impact of space on military and Taiwan’s daunting prospects
In the wake of the full-scale Russian invasion, global attention has focused on Western military support extended to Ukraine. Much of this recognition centers on the provision of conventional ...
Taiwan and China Build Missiles to Strike Each Other’s Heartland
Taiwan's Air Force has reportedly obtained a newly developed missile that can reach Beijing. Taiwan is said to have developed a new missile called Ching Tien with a range of 2,000 kilometers (over ...
This year’s Biden-Xi summit has better foundation but South China Sea and Taiwan risks won’t go away
The course of events in the year since the last meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping offers cautious hope that they will have better luck this time around.