China’s dependence on the dollar has long been a source of frustration in Beijing. It not only cements China’s vulnerability to sanctions, but also exposes China to America’s macroeconomic whims. To ... ( read original story ...)
Housing market in north slows, but remains in ‘green’
Economic uncertainty and interest rate hikes are weakening sentiment, but the supply side refuses to lower prices,” My Housing Monthly research manager Ho Shih-chang (何世昌) said. However, developers ... ( read original story ...)
Smartphone shipments to fall 6.5 percent: IDC
The slowdown hit emerging markets harder than developed markets, with China likely to see the most significant volume drop of 12.5% Global smartphone shipments are expected to fall 6.5 percent to 1.27 ... ( read original story ...)
Philippines to allow US access to military bases if China-Taiwan tensions escalate
Philippine ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said the Philippines will allow U.S. forces to access its military bases in the country if China-Taiwan tensions escalate. In an ... ( read original story ...)
How this leading Taiwanese chip guru made an astonishing U-turn from avid mainland investor to China basher
Tsao’s shift from cherished visitor to persona non grata on the mainland comes at a time of rising geopolitical tensions over technology. ( read original story ...)
HIMARS purchase by Taiwan reflects the tension driving Japan’s military build-up
China’s shadow leaves neighbours adopting new defensive approaches, including HIMARS heavy 'porcupine strategy'. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to resume visa free entry for some countries in latest reopening step
Taiwan will resume visa free entry for visitors from countries including the United States and Canada from next week, the government said on Monday, as it continues to ease controls put in place to ... ( read original story ...)
Pacific’s Tuvalu to ‘stand firm’ with Taiwan over China
STORY: Speaking at a welcome ceremony in Taipei hosted by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, Tuvalu Prime Minister Kausea Natano said their 43 years of relations were based upon "principles of democracy, ... ( read original story ...)
Tiny Tuvalu to ‘stand firm’ with Taiwan as Pacific competition hots up
The leader of the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu pledged on a trip to Taiwan on Monday to "stand firm" on a commitment to lasting ties, drawing Taiwan's thanks at a time of growing competition as ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan shared progress in improving human rights in the fishing sector at the “Taiwan-US Bilateral Consultation on Fishery Labor Rights and Benefits”
U.S. Bilateral Consultation on Fishery Labor Rights and Benefits" was held on September 2, U.S. time, in Washington, D.C. The Taiwan Fisheries Agency (TFA) met up with the Bureau of International ... ( read original story ...)
TPIsoftware Announced to Join the “TALENT, in Taiwan, Taiwan Talent Sustainability Action Alliance”
Incorporating talent sustainability into the company culture, TPIsoftware always puts employees first and values talent growth. In response to the global wave of Environmental, Social and Governance ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan build-up: Delimitating determinants
Taiwan has always been an integral part of the domestic posturing of the party and its leadership, but the rekindled aggressiveness with respect to an immediate and proportional answer of the mainland ... ( read original story ...)
The Taiwan question in Israel-China tech cooperation – comment
Former Israeli ambassador to China Matan Vilnai issued a stark warning to remain neutral because “We are outside the picture. It is not connected to us.” ... ( read original story ...)
Chip Downturn to Fuel More Taiwan Dollar Losses as Exports Slow
The Taiwan dollar’s fortunes look set to take a turn for the worse as slowing export growth and a resurgent greenback weigh on the currency.Most Read from BloombergAmazon Closes, Abandons Plans for ... ( read original story ...)
A China Blockade of Taiwan Will Hurt Us All
The global economy will bear the consequences of an all-out economic war between the United States and China should the latter try to shut off Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Military reserves, civil defense worry Taiwan as China looms
Chris Chen, a former captain in Taiwan's military, spent a lot of time waiting during his weeklong training for reservists in June. Waiting for assembly, waiting for lunch, waiting for training, he ... ( read original story ...)