China downgraded ties with Lithuania to the level of charge d’affaires, after Taiwan opened a diplomatic office in the Baltic nation earlier this week. ( read original story ...)
Tang Prize Laureate Jane Goodall’s Three Reasons for Hope: Young People, Amazing Human Intellect, and Nature’s Resilience
Due to the COVID pandemic that made it difficult to travel, Dr. Jane Goodall, 2020 Tang Prize laureate in Sustainable Development, chose to deliver her laureate's lecture via video link from her house ... ( read original story ...)
“Conflict across the Taiwan Straits would have serious implications for Taiwanese economy”
Dr. Stephen Nagy is a Senior Associate Professor at the International Christian University in Tokyo, a Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI) ... ( read original story ...)
Kissinger Doesn’t See China Invasion of Taiwan in Next Decade
Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said he doesn’t foresee a Chinese military invasion of Taiwan in the next decade, though it’s “perfectly possible” that China will seek to weaken the ... ( read original story ...)
US, Taiwan To Hold 2nd Economic Prosperity Dialogue On Nov 22; Aim To Enhance Trade Ties
The Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue is aimed at enhancing trade and investment between the two nations, the US Department of State informed. ( read original story ...)
Why you should care about Taiwan
The disputed status of Taiwan has been an issue for almost three quarters of a century. Now for some reason Taiwan has moved from a tolerable friction point between the U.S. and China to a potential ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scaffolding collapse kills three people
Three construction workers have died after scaffolding collapsed in northern Taiwan on Saturday, Taiwan's official Central News Agency (CNA) reported. ( read original story ...)
Successful 2020 Tang Prize Award Ceremony Highlights Laureates’ Achievements and Influence
The 2020 Tang Prize Award Ceremony took place virtually at 2p.m. (GMT+8) on November 20. Eight 2020 recipients of the prize from seven countries, including the U.S., the U.K., Japan, Singapore, ... ( read original story ...)
US and Taiwan to hold talks on Monday about forging closer economic ties
The latest sign that President Joe Biden intends to continue developing closer ties with Taipei despite the rising tensions with Beijing. ( read original story ...)
China blasts Australian ‘saber wielding’ with nuclear submarine deal
China blasts Australian 'saber wielding' with nuclear submarine deal. Iran Press TV. Friday, 19 November 2021 10:29 AM. A top Chinese diplomat says Australia has become a "saber w ... ( read original story ...)
Experts warn of possible severing of diplomatic ties with Lithuania, as Chinese FM says ‘wait and see’
After the island of Taiwan opened its so-called representative office in Lithuania, sparking strong opposition and protest from the Chinese government, experts warned the most severe consequence the ... ( read original story ...)
China Threatens Lithuania Over Taiwan Office Opening, Says It Will ‘reap What It Sows’
What measures China will take, Lithuania shall “wait and see” said China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Friday as he threatened the EU nation. ( read original story ...)
MediaTek to make chips for ARM-based Windows PCs: Report
Taiwanese chip manufacturer is reportedly planning to launch its ARM-based chips for Windows-powered computers in a few yea ... ( read original story ...)
US, Taiwan to hold second round of economic dialogue next week
WASHINGTON: The US and Taiwan next week will hold a second session of an economic dialogue launched last year in the face of increasing pressure on the island from China, the State Department said on ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-U.S. and Taiwan to hold second round of economic dialogue next week
The United States and Taiwan next week will hold a second session of an economic dialogue launched last year in the face of increasing pressure on the island from China, the State Department said on ... ( read original story ...)
A Democratic Ally, Taiwan Merits Greater Trade with US, Europe
The European Union should not seek Beijing's permission to strike trade deals with Taiwan or anyone else in the Indo-Pacific region. ( read original story ...)