A Taiwanese official in charge of relations with China said Communist Party leader Xi Jinping is not displaying particular urgency in wanting to resolve the issue surrounding Taiwan's status. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan July export orders seen rising for 17th straight month
Taiwan's export orders likely rose in July for the 17th consecutive month, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, buoyed by strong sustained demand for technology products during lockdowns as millions of ... ( read original story ...)
Telecom Stock Roundup: AT&T Expands FirstNet, Viavi Beats on Q4 Earnings & More
U.S. telecom stocks witnessed a relatively flat curve over the past week as an initial surge was offset by a steady downtrend owing to challenging macroeconomic environment. Despite improving economic ... ( read original story ...)
GlobalFoundries IPO would give Arm a leg up
GlobalFoundries could lend Arm a helping hand. The American chipmaker late on Wednesday filed confidentially for a U.S. initial public offering, with an eye on a $25 billion valuation, Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Senators call on Taiwan for aid in automotive chip shortage
A group of Democratic senators is calling on Taiwan for more help with the ongoing automobile chip shortage, which has forced a number of American manufacturers to halt production despite an increase ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan President Says Country Can’t Rely on China’s ‘Short-lived Goodwill’
Laying the foundations of Taiwan's security is the "mission of our times," Tsai Ing-wen told her party on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
The four numbers Apple won’t let you engrave on your iPhone in China
Apple is censoring words and phrases customers can engrave on products in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, according to a new report by the Brussels-based CitizenLab. The iPhone-maker has always said it ... ( read original story ...)
China Rising, Episode 8: Taiwan a ‘potential flashpoint’ for wider military conflict
On this episode, we'll explore the growing tensions between China and Taiwan, which are fuelling fears of a possible Chinese military invasion and broader armed conflict. ( read original story ...)
China Cautions Japan Against Holding Party-Led Security Talks With Taiwan
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying urged Japan on Thursday to reconsider its arrangements with the Chinese-claimed island. ( read original story ...)
Vpon: Growing Opportunities in Taiwan’s Financial Industry Under COVID-19
Taiwan's banking and finance industry is about to enter a new era, in pace with the "Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) Taiwan" issued licenses to three virtual banks in 2019. Meanwhile ... ( read original story ...)
China portrays the U.S. as ‘weak and unreliable’ to draw Taiwan closer, analyst says
Rodger Baker of Stratfor said China has sought to portray the U.S. as a "weak and unreliable power" following the Taliban's swift takeover of Afghanistan. ( read original story ...)
GlobalFoundries files for IPO, dashing hopes of Intel acquisition
The chipmaker GlobalFoundries Inc. has reportedly filed its plans for an initial public offering, delivering a blow to Intel Corp.’s hopes of acquiring the company. Reports emerged in July that Intel ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan suggests state-owned banks buy stocks as market tumbles – sources
Taiwan's Finance Ministry has called state-owned banks to suggest they buy an "appropriate" amount of stocks amid falls on the island's stock market, five people familiar with the matter told Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
New runway in Strait puts Beijing’s jets ever closer to Taiwan
China is to build an airport on reclaimed land in the contested Taiwan Strait, amid rising tensions and near-constant drills by its military forces. ( read original story ...)
China urges US to honor pacts on Taipei, halt arms sales to island
China has again called on the US to abide by the provisions of the Beijing-Washington communiques and halt military ties to Chinese Taipei, insisting that the island territory is an inalienable part ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Taiwan about U.S. commitment by highlighting Afghanistan retreat
Rodger Baker of Stratfor said China has sought to portray the U.S. as a "weak and unreliable power" following the Taliban's swift takeover of Afghanistan. ( read original story ...)