China's efforts to block Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization (WHO) during the coronavirus pandemic will only increase the world's hostility towards the country, the island's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stock Market May Spin Its Wheels On Tuesday
The Taiwan stock market has finished higher in six straight sessions, spiking more than 570 points or 4.7 percent along the way. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: don’t expect a Biden repeat of Trump’s call with Tsai, analysts say
Four years ago, Donald Trump made history when he took a call from Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen. The Trump-Tsai conversation, just a month after the US election, was the first time an American ... ( read original story ...)
Not invited to WHO meeting after China’s obstruction, says Taiwan
The WHO's refusal to invite Taiwan based on political considerations makes a mockery of the body's "health for all" claim, the ministry said. ( read original story ...)
Exports surge to record on tech demand
Taiwan’s exports soared 11.2 percent year-on-year to a record US$32.23 billion last month, as tech firms continued to thrive on the low-contact economy, while most traditional sectors stopped being a ... ( read original story ...)
WHO members reject attempt to include Taiwan in meeting
World Health Organization member countries rejected a U.S.-backed appeal on Monday for Taiwan to be permitted to attend a meeting of the WHO's decision-making body. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Exports Surge to Record as Tech Demand Spurs Recovery
Taiwan exports grew at the fastest pace since February, defying concerns U.S. sanctions on Huawei Technologies Co. would hurt trade. Overseas shipments grew 11.2% from a year earlier to a record ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Plan to Stop a Chinese Invasion: Small Attack Craft
The Taiwanese navy needs to start building small, cheap, missile-armed attack boats, and fast. It’s the only way Taipei can hope to hold off a Chinese invasion force long enough for the United States ... ( read original story ...)
China Says Inclusion of Taiwan in WHO Meeting Would Be ‘Illegal’
China's ambassador to the U.N. in Geneva Chen Xu told a World Health Organization (WHO) ministerial meeting on Monday that a proposal to include Taiwan as an observer was "illegal and invalid" as it ... ( read original story ...)
Acer Reports October Consolidated Revenues of NT$25.52 Billion, Up 43.2% YoY
Acer announced today its consolidated revenues for October at NT$25.52 billion, up 43.2% year-on-year (YoY) and marking a strong start to the fourth quarter with demand continuing to be stronger than ... ( read original story ...)
Apple puts Taiwanese supplier Pegatron on probation over student workers
Apple said on Monday it has put its Taiwanese supplier Pegatron on probation after finding that the company violated Apple's supplier code of conduct by asking student employees to work night shifts ... ( read original story ...)
Lithuania to Support ‘Those Fighting for Freedom’ in Taiwan
Lithuania's new ruling coalition agreed on Monday to commit their incoming government to support "those fighting for freedom" in Taiwan, threatening to hurt the small EU member's relations with China, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says Not Invited To WHO Meeting After Chinese ‘Obstruction’
Taiwan on Monday said Chinese "obstruction" had prevented it from attending a key World Health Organization meeting focused on the coronavirus, accusing the global body of prioritising politics over ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan October exports beat expectations on surging work-from-home demand
Taiwan's exports rose in October for the fourth consecutive month and at an expectation-beating pace, boosted by surging demand for the island's electronic goods as people work from home during the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Trade Surplus Grows In October
Taiwan's trade surplus grew in October as exports rose and imports declined, figures from the Ministry of Finance showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Top Taiwan policymaker seeks to reassure lawmakers of continued U.S. support after Biden win
Taiwan's top China policymaker on Monday sought to reassure nervous lawmakers that Joe Biden will continue U.S. support for the Chinese-claimed island. ( read original story ...)