POLITICO’s China Direct explores Europe’s diplomatic and commercial relationship with China, delivering expert reporting and analysis every week in your inbox. ( read original story ...)
Foxconn considers manufacturing EVs in India, Europe and Latin America
Foxconn is planning to produce electric vehicles in Europe, India and Latin America. Chair of the board Liu Young-way hinted at this in a conversation with reporters at a business forum in Taipei. ( read original story ...)
Britain warns China against dangerous military moves around Taiwan
Britain's defence minister called on China on Thursday to find a peaceful way to settle its dispute with Taiwan, warning that Chinese incursions into the Taiwanese air defence zone were dangerous and ... ( read original story ...)
It’ll Take More than American Military Might to Shore Up Taiwan
Team Biden needs a fuller strategy that includes international recognition and new regional alliances. ( read original story ...)
EU lawmakers push for closer ties with Taiwan, drawing Chinese anger
The European Union must deepen ties with Taiwan and start work on an investment deal with the island, EU lawmakers said in a resolution adopted on Thursday, angering Beijing, whose similar deal with ... ( read original story ...)
2021 TIE Future Tech Pavilion attracts widespread attention with an innovative combination of online and offline events
The Future Tech Pavilion made its debut at 2021 Taiwan Innotech Expo (TIE) on October 14, 2021. Focusing on the three key sectors of space technology, digital transformation, and precision health, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan in the spotlight — EU-China summit ‘in weeks’ — Olympics outcry
POLITICO’s China Direct explores Europe’s diplomatic and commercial relationship with China, delivering expert reporting and analysis every week in your inbox. ( read original story ...)
Asian Markets Mixed, Hong Kong Drops As Evergrande Sale Fails
Asian markets were mixed Thursday as investors weighed more positive earnings against ongoing concerns about inflation and central bank tapering, while Hong Kong dropped along with Evergrande after ... ( read original story ...)
No One Can Afford a Fight over Taiwan
Washington’s chief responsibility is to protect the American people, which means avoiding an unnecessary war with a nuclear power. ( read original story ...)
EU lawmakers push for closer ties with Taiwan amid rising Chinese pressure
The European Union must deepen ties with Taiwan and start work on an investment deal with the island, EU lawmakers said in a resolution adopted on Thursday, a move likely to anger Beijing as a similar ... ( read original story ...)
Most Asia Markets Up, Hong Kong Swings As Evergrande Sale Fails
Most Asian markets rose Thursday following another strong Wall Street lead as positive earnings continued to smother inflation and taper worries, while Hong Kong fluctuated and Evergrande tumbled with ... ( read original story ...)
US ambassador to China nominee takes tough line toward Beijing, cites ‘genocide in Xinjiang’ and need to support Taiwan
US ambassador to China nominee Nicholas Burns said Beijing has weaknesses that Washington can use to its advantage, including demographics and the growing global pushback over its behaviour. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan foreign minister adds Slovakia to rare Europe trip
Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu will visit Slovakia next week on a rare trip to Europe that will also include a trip to the neighbouring Czech Republic and a virtual address to a forum in Rome, his ... ( read original story ...)
After a 9-year absence, Montana reopens trade office in Taiwan
Taiwan imports 1.36 million metric tons of wheat every year and 95% of that grain comes from the United States. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stock Market May See Mild Rebound On Thursday
The Taiwan stock market has moved lower in two of three trading days since the end of the two-day winning streak in which it had ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan IC substrate makers cut into supply chain for new-gen Mac chips
Taiwan-based IC substrate suppliers, such as Unimicron Technology, have reportedly cut into the supply chain for Apple's custom-built silicon powering the next generation Macs, and will have a chance ... ( read original story ...)