Concern over COVID-19 stems not only from its high degree of virulence, but from its ability to continuously mutate and produce new variants. An effective vaccine can help slow the virus’ spread, but ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Sends Taiwan 2.5 Million Vaccine Doses
Taiwan, which had been relatively unscathed by the virus, has been caught off guard by a surge in new cases since May ... ( read original story ...)
China beat Chinese Taipei again to close out Asia Cup qualifiers
China beat Chinese Taipei 91-73 in their last FIBA Asia Cup qualifier game in the Philippines on Sunday, finishing the tournament with four straight wins. China's victory over Japan on Saturday had ... ( read original story ...)
The US sent 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan – more than triple it initially pledged – as it deals with an unexpected outbreak
Prior to Taiwan's May outbreak, its COVID-19 death toll was about a dozen. Now, more than 500 people have died of the disease. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan considers expanding Covid-19 vaccine programme after US ups donation to 2.5 million
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen expressed gratitude to the US after the shipment of 2.5 million doses was dispatched on Saturday. It was expected to arrive on Sunday evening. “Thank you to the US for ... ( read original story ...)
Over Hong Kong ultimatum: Taiwan pulls trade office staff
HONG KONGTaiwan said seven employees of its trade office in Hong Kong left the financial hub on Sunday after authorities there demanded they sign a pledge recognising Chinas sovereignty over the ... ( read original story ...)
US’ vaccine donation to Taiwan ‘no free lunch’, aimed at political and economic gains: business reps
local Taiwan business representatives and netizens questioned the US’ sincerity in helping out amid the epidemic crisis, saying that the US would never offer “a free lunch” without political and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan recalls seven officials from its office in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has been requesting since July 2018 that Taiwan’s representatives sign a "one China principle” commitment letter as part of visa requirements. ( read original story ...)
China punches ticket to Fiba Asia Cup after rout of Taipei
CHINA clinched its seat in the 2021 Fiba Asia Cup as it used a second half breakaway to down Chinese Taipei, 91-73, on Sunday at the Angeles University Foundation Gym. Zhou Peng led the way with 21 ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. sends 2.5 million COVID-19 doses to Taiwan
The U.S. sent 2.5 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan on Sunday — More than triple the number it had previously pledged, AP reports.Why it matters: The donation is a show of support for ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan welcomes US vaccine aid, bolstering its COVID fight
Taiwan welcomed 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from the United States on Sunday as help from a true friend, more than doubling the major semiconductor-producing island's arsenal of shots as it ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan recalling 8 representative office staff members in Hong Kong over refusal to accept one-China policy
Taipei has described the requirement that its staff in the city recognise the one-China policy as an ‘unreasonable political precondition’ for renewing their work visas. ( read original story ...)
US sends Taiwan 2.5 million vaccine doses, tripling pledge
A plane with 2.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Taiwan from the U.S. in a donation with both public health and geopolitical meaning ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan pulls trade office staff over Hong Kong ultimatum
Taiwan said seven employees of its trade office in Hong Kong left the financial hub on Sunday after authorities there demanded they sign a pledge recognising China's sovereignty over the self-ruled ... ( read original story ...)
US Sending 23.5 Million COVID-19 Vaccines to Taiwan
The Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center reported early Sunday more than 178 million global COVID-19 infections and almost 4 million global deaths. More than 2 billion vaccines have been ... ( read original story ...)
The world relies on one chip maker, leaving everyone vulnerable
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s dominance poses risks to the global economy, amid geopolitical tensions and a major chip shortage. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s chips are ... ( read original story ...)