The yield rose 32bps to 1.71%, the highest since November 2008, as seasonal tax payments drained money from the banking system, leaving lenders with a smaller pool of cash to invest in government debt ...
Taiwan simulates destroying an invading Chinese force in coastal drill
Taiwan's military simulated destroying an invading Chinese force in a coastal exercise on Tuesday, firing off rockets and artillery to stop an amphibious assault in what it described as a more ...
Taiwan complains about Beijing’s provocation after standoff with Chinese ships
Taiwan on Monday slammed China for "provocative" behavior and "expansionism in disguise" after its coastguard had a "standoff" with Chinese ships on Sunday.
The Taiwan crisis no-one saw coming, and it has nothing to do with war
Taipei sits at the physical centre of the global AI economy but remains shut out of the diplomatic rooms where its sovereign rights are negotiated, often by others.
Beijing’s Military Shadow Looms Large Over Key Taiwan Tech Conference
Chinese aircraft and ships prompted a response from Taiwan as a major tech convention unfolded on the island. Beijing’s naval vessels and aircraft cast a long shadow over each day of the COMPUTEX ...
‘Drone diplomacy’ lifts Taiwan-Palau ties on day two of VP’s visit
Taiwan's Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao oversaw a donation of emergency aid drones to Palau on the second full day of her five-day visit. The drones are meant to help transport medical aid and ...
IHG to open first HUALUXE hotel in Taipei, Taiwan
Set to open in 2026, the property will feature 199 rooms near key cultural landmarks in Taipei.
AI Supply Chain in Focus as Computex Brings Major Investments to Taiwan Despite China Tensions
Global technology companies reaffirmed Taiwan's central role in artificial intelligence infrastructure while Chinese aircraft and naval operations.
China expands maritime patrols near Taiwan, raising regional tensions
Taiwan's defense ministry is condemning a series of recent Chinese maritime operations, including Beijing's newly announced "special maritime law enforcement operation" east of Taiwan.
Legislative committee moves to freeze NT$30m in ADB funding over ‘Taipei,China’ name
The Legislative Yuan’s Finance Committee today voted to freeze NT$30 million (US$950,781) in funding for the Asian Development Bank (ADB), with the funds to remain frozen until the bank responds and ...
Palau’s President Whipps affirms alliance with sovereign Taiwan
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. has reaffirmed his country’s strong alliance with Taiwan, defending its sovereignty at a dinner for visiting Taiwan Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao. Whipps warned ...
Chinese military hovered as global executives flocked to Taiwan tech show
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Taiwan’s AI Boom Draws Global Tech Giants As Chinese Military Pressure Intensifies
Taiwan showcased its AI dominance at Computex as Chinese military activity near the island raised fresh supply chain concerns.
Taiwan says China Coast Guard patrols to its east are ‘provocative act’
By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, June 8 (Reuters) - Chinese Coast Guard patrols to the east of Taiwan are a "provocative act" and the military will closely coordinate with the island's Coast Guard in ...
Taiwan: China maritime operation ‘provocative’
TAIPEI — Taiwan said on Monday that China's maritime operation in waters to the east of the self-ruled island was "provocative" and "expansionism in disguise." Chinese ships are conducting a "law ...
New Taipei MRT Sanying Line on track to open this summer
Final inspections have been completed for the new MRT Sanying Line, with the section on track to begin operations by the middle of the year, the New Taipei City Department of Rapid Transit Systems ...