If China does turn up the pressure on Taiwan, the U.S. has to respond. But I worry about that. Not only for Biden, but for any future president, given the menu of options and the fact that the costs ... ( read original story ...)
Forbidden City eyes stronger ties with Taipei peer
After the civil war in the late 1940s, some of the art collections from Beijing's Forbidden City were transported to Taiwan and housed at the Palace Museum in Taipei built in 1962. A delegate to the ... ( read original story ...)
Instacart pulls IPO on volatile market conditions – sources
Smartphone with displayed Instacart logo is seen in this illustration taken March 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo/File Photo ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese State Media Says ‘Necessary to Eliminate’ Taiwan’s Independence
The comments in the China Daily come as the Chinese government's aggression and rhetoric surrounding Taiwan have escalated in recent weeks. ( read original story ...)
Joint Taiwan-U.S. Weapons Production Considered As China’s Invasion Window Tapers
Taiwan and the U.S. could co-produce weapons to expedite deliveries as the timeline for a possible Chinese invasion becomes more concerning. ( read original story ...)
China Says Don’t Interfere as U.S. Navy Warns Taiwan War Could Be This Year
"The U.S. needs to be fully aware of the extreme importance and highly sensitive nature of the Taiwan question," a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said. ( read original story ...)
Cathay Financial to issue shares to raise capital
Cathay Financial is to receive proceeds of NT$39 billion to NT$60 billion (US$1.2 billion to US$1.9 billion), as the new shares were priced at NT$26 to NT$40 each, corporate data showed. That would be ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar blacklisted by FATF for terrorism and crime finance
In another setback to the Myanmar military's minimal credibility, an international watchdog has placed Myanmar on its blacklist for terrorism financing alongside Iran and North Korea. The Financial ... ( read original story ...)
Swazi king vows to back Taiwan at UN
We will continue to advocate for the admission of Taiwan to the UN family,” Mswati, who arrived in Taiwan on Thursday for a six-day visit, said at the ceremony, which featured a military salute. It is ... ( read original story ...)
Non-nuclear power the only option
When the European Parliament’s resolution was announced, Broadcasting Corp of China chairman Jaw Shaw-kong (趙少康) said: “The EU has decided to treat nuclear power as green energy. Opposing nuclear ... ( read original story ...)
Largest-ever Art Taipei runs through Monday
The 29th edition of Art Taipei opened on Thursday, with organizers saying that it is the largest edition ever. The art fair, which is to run through Monday, features 138 exhibitors — 89 from Taiwan, ... ( read original story ...)
Could Xi follow Putin’s example and try to annex Taiwan? – video explainer
Speaking at the Communist party congress, China's president said Beijing sought peaceful reunification but would not rule out use of force ... ( read original story ...)
Political and General News Events from Oct 21
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Taiwan, a major producer of semiconductors, says it will abide by U.S. rules
Good morning and happy Friday! I’m Jeanne Whalen, a global business reporter at The Post, where I write about topics like semiconductors, quantum computing and electric vehicles. You can email me at ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Billionaire Rudy Ma, Founder Of Yuanta Financial Holdings, Dies At 82
Rudy Ma, the founder of financial services company Yuanta Financial Holdings, died Tuesday evening at age 82. Ma, who had been battling Alzheimer’s for some years, was ranked No. 15 on the list of ... ( read original story ...)
US Navy chief warns Beijing could attack Taipei by 2024, not 2027
Admiral Michael Gilday anticipates the time frame for a possible Chinese invasion. Taiwan's forecast was for 2025. In the next two years, Washington must deliver a large consignment of anti-s ... ( read original story ...)