Nearly 100 People's Liberation Army aircraft have flown into Taiwan's air defense identification zone since the new year, according to Newsweek's analysis of publicly available data. ( read original story ...)
China may have blocked Taiwan’s bid to buy Covid-19 vaccine, says Taipei minister
Interference by "external forces" upset arrangements, said Mr Chen Shih-chung.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Beijing May Have Scuppered Taiwan’s Vaccine Roll-Out, Hints Health Minister
Chen Shih-chung said Taipei was on the verge of signing a deal with German vaccine developer BioNTech when the company pulled the plug at the last minute in December. ( read original story ...)
S’porean couple who allegedly dumped newborn baby’s body in Taipei wanted by Taiwanese police for homicide
The baby's body is said to have been dumped in a food waste bin of a Ximending restaurant.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Indigenous artists shine as Taiwan’s mainstream embraces its island identity
Younger generations increasingly do not identify with China but espouse their homeland’s attributes as an expression of being distinctly Taiwanese. ( read original story ...)
Tech: Why TSMC is the world’s most underestimated tech giant
IF you order a new top-of-the-line sedan in Europe or North America these days, you might find there is a long waiting time unless it’s a less popular model. The sudden car shortage has nothing to do ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says Deal To Buy 5 Million Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccines On Hold, Hints At Pressure From China
Tensions between Taiwan and China have risen sharply during the Covid-19 pandemic as the island has accused the Chinese government of aggravating the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Concerned China May Have Blocked Vaccine Purchase After BioNTech Deal Fell Apart
Taiwan’s attempts to purchase 5 million doses of BioNTech SE’s Covid-19 vaccine fell apart at the last minute, Taiwan’s health minister said Wednesday, voicing concern that political pressure from ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says ‘political pressure’ blocking coronavirus vaccine deal – Jaweb
An attempt by Taiwan to secure five million doses of coronavirus vaccine failed at the last minute because of “political pressure”, Taipei’s health minister said Wednesday, raising fears China could ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says ‘Political Pressure’ Blocking Coronavirus Vaccine Deal
An attempt by Taiwan to secure five million doses of coronavirus vaccine failed at the last minute because of "political pressure", Taipei's health minister said Wednesday, raising fears China could ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed as investors watch Treasury yields; Taiwan surges more than 3%
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield jumped 9 basis points on Tuesday to top 1.3% — a level not seen since February 2020. The yield on the 10-year Treasury last stood at 1.3006%. SINGAPORE — Stocks in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says BioNTech vaccine deal on hold, cites potential Chinese pressure
A deal for Taiwan to buy 5 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Germany's BioNTech SE is on hold, the island's health minister said on Wednesday, citing potential Chinese pressure for the ... ( read original story ...)
Humour over rumour? The world can learn a lot from Taiwan’s approach to fake news
Matt Hancock should spend less time watching Hollywood films and more time studying the Asian country’s innovative approach to misinformation, writes Arwa Mahdawi ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan suggests China to blame after deal for 5m Covid vaccine doses is put on hold
Plan to buy the BioNTech shot has been delayed amid intervention by ‘outside forces’, says health minister ... ( read original story ...)
Applied Optoelectronics to Present at the Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference
A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the investor relations section of the company’s website at investors.ao-inc.com. About Applied Optoelectronics: Applied Optoelectronics ... ( read original story ...)
China steps up online controls with new rule for bloggers
China's internet watchdog is cracking down further on online speech, issuing a requirement that bloggers and influencers have a government-approved credential before they can publish on certain topics ... ( read original story ...)