Taiwan on Saturday reported one death from COVID-19 and an additional 578 new cases of the disease including 442 locally transmitte ... ( read original story ...)
Four Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan’s air defense identification zone
Four Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Friday, local media reported. The aircraft was identified as a Shenyang J-11 fighter jet, a Shaanxi Y-8 EW ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan March exports hit new record, Ukraine war clouds outlook
Taiwan could see April exports increase in the range of 13% to 17% from a year earlier, the finance ministry said. $1 = 28.8830 Taiwan dollars Reporting by Jeanny Kao and Ben Blanchard; Editing by Jan ... ( read original story ...)
Senator Hawley introduces the Taiwan Weapons Exports Act
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the Taiwan Weapons Exports Act which would fast-track delivery of critical ... ( read original story ...)
3rd body retrieved in Taiwan identified as missing Korean crew member
The third body retrieved in a search and rescue operation of six Koreans who went missing in waters west of Taiwan has been identified as one of the missing crew members, Seoul's foreign ministry said ... ( read original story ...)
Chang-Tai Hsieh thinks Taiwan’s eagerness for diplomatic recognition is undermining its security
The jarring juxtaposition of these two events – the Taiwanese people supporting a fellow democracy while their leaders lavished praise on the man who undermined that democracy’s security – reflects a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s exports to mainland, HK rise 13.4 pct in March
Taiwan's exports to the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong rose to 18.03 billion U.S. dollars in March, up 13.4 percent year on year, according to data released by the island's finance authority. The ... ( read original story ...)
Is Taiwan’s US$95 million missile deal value for money?
Mainland analysts say the Patriot missile system is expensive to maintain and will not offer protection against attacks However, Taipei may receive a morale boost from the deal and feel it is a way of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan expands its cross-border e-commerce and digital trade
By Kristian McGuire Since the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) the Asia-Pacific's largest free trade agree ... ( read original story ...)
US would sanction China if it ‘moves aggressively’ against Taiwan: US Treasury Secretary
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said she does not see the need to impose sanctions on China due to its trade relationship with Russia at this point. However, she said the U.S. will be ... ( read original story ...)
Washington’s provocative moves should give Taipei pause for thought: China Daily editorial
During that meeting, Biden also promised that the US does not seek a new Cold War with China or intend to seek a conflict with China, remarks that Xi said he "takes very seriously". Yet by continuing ... ( read original story ...)
Phoenix mayor touts development, promises to ‘never’ defund police in State of the City address
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego used her State of the City address to tout a big economic development deal and to make a promise to law enforcement officials. ( read original story ...)
Why U.S. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Must Include Taiwan
It’s regrettable that Washington is sending ambiguous signals to Taiwan on economic engagement. Taiwan, America’s longtime valued, like-minded, and willing partner, has voiced its strong desire to be ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan PC Maker Acer Suspends Russia Business
Taiwan PC maker Acer has reversed course, saying Friday it will suspend its Russia business because of the war in Ukraine. “Due to recent developments, Acer has decided to suspend its business in ... ( read original story ...)
US-based Chinese professor calls on China to invade Taiwan with ‘overwhelming troops, firepower’
A Chinese professor who works in the U.S. called on China to invade Taiwan with "our overwhelming troops and firepower" last week during a speech in ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC sales soar to record on auto, smartphone demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s (TSMC, 台積電) revenue rose to a record in the first quarter on demand for chips used in smartphones, computers and vehicles, while a prolonged shortage helped to ... ( read original story ...)