Taiwan Vice President William Lai will transit in the United States when he visits Honduras next week, Taiwan's presidential office said on Thursday, amid tensions with China which always complains to ... ( read original story ...)
Chinise backlash over Slovenian Taiwan plan
China has reacted against Slovenia’s plan to forge closer ties with Taiwan, labelling Prime Minister Janez Janša’s recent statements about Slovenia being in talks to open a representative office on ... ( read original story ...)
GIC-backed Novotech Health eyes IPO again after gaining US$3b valuation
NEW YORK] Private equity giant TPG's Novotech Health Holdings raised fresh financing valuing the business at US$3 billion, as it considers another run at an initial public offering (IPO) after a deal ... ( read original story ...)
US-China tech war: Shanghai to woo semiconductor talent and support local chip development with shower of cash
Government will subsidise up to 30 per cent of investment in semiconductor materials and equipment projects in the city. ( read original story ...)
Mainland urges Slovenian gov’t to handle Taiwan-related issues properly
A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday urged the Slovenian government to handle Taiwan-related issues properly and fulfill its serious commitment on Taiwan-related issues with concrete actions. ( read original story ...)
China downplays possible war with Taiwan amid viral ‘surrender now’ video, Taipei prepares anyway
China is reportedly downplaying talks of a possible war with Taiwan after a propaganda video featuring its military demanded “enemies” to surrender now. The video, which was shared by the People’s ... ( read original story ...)
T-DAY: The Battle for Taiwan
On the front line of the superpower struggle between the United States and China, Taiwan has fashioned a defensive masterstroke. It has become indispensable to both sides. In dominating the ... ( read original story ...)
TPG’s Novotech Is Eyeing an IPO Again, After Gaining $3 Billion Valuation
Private equity giant TPG’s Novotech Health Holdings Pte. Ltd raised fresh financing valuing the business at $3 billion, as it considers another run at an initial public offering after a deal was ... ( read original story ...)
FSC uncovers mortgage ploy to inflate prices
The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) on Tuesday asked banks to examine their mortgage practices, as it had found that dummy accounts had been used to inflate real-estate prices in metropolitan ... ( read original story ...)
‘We Are Taiwanese’: China’s Growing Menace Hardens Island’s Identity
More than ever, Taiwan defines itself by its democratic values. Beijing’s military and diplomatic threats only reinforce the island’s separateness. ( read original story ...)
House Lawmaker Calls for Legislation to Allow a Faster US Military Response Should China Invade Taiwan
The vice chairwoman of the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday said new legislation is needed to allow the U.S. to respond faster should China invade Taiwan. President Joe Biden "doesn't have ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Beijing, and New Tensions Over Taiwan
Taiwan, a perennially sensitive issue between Japan and China, gained increased salience in the run-up to Japanese elections in fall 2021. In separate ... ( read original story ...)
Another European Nation Defies China As Slovenia Strengthens Taiwan Ties
Janez Jansa, prime minister of the Central European country, said he would support the "sovereign decision of the Taiwanese people" to either join China or live independently. ( read original story ...)
Women’s Asian Cup: China start favourite against arch-rivals Chinese Taipei
When it comes to rivalries in sports, one thinks of India vs Pakistan in cricket and hockey, Australia vs England in Ashes ... ( read original story ...)
China hits out at Slovenia for plan to strengthen Taiwan ties
Beijing on Wednesday hit out at Slovenia after the European Union country said it plans to strengthen ties with the self-ruled island of Taiwan. China claims democratic Taiwan as its territory, to be ... ( read original story ...)
China ‘shocked’ by Slovenia’s plans to allow Taiwan to open an office
Foreign ministry accuses Slovenian leader Janez Jansa of making 'dangerous remarks that challenge the one-China principle and support Taiwan independence'Jansa had referred to Taiwan as 'a democratic ... ( read original story ...)