China's crackdown on democratic freedoms in Hong Kong has generated strong reactions in Taiwan, where senior officials are mourning Hong Kong's losses even as they revel in a rare surge of diplomatic ... ( read original story ...)
Eric Chou’s gigs at Taipei Arena draw 33,000
TAIPEI • In what could be a silver lining for the return of concerts, Mandopop star Eric Chou has held the first post-pandemic, full-scale arena shows in Taiwan - drawing 33,000 attendees.. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan risks being caught up in the power struggle between the US and China
It took less than 24 hours after United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar touched down in Taiwan, in an historic visit intended to convey President Donald Trump's support for the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan finalizes $62bn purchase of F-16 jets from Lockheed Martin
Taiwan finalized the purchase of F-16 fighter jets from US aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin on Friday, a source confirmed to AFP, in a $62 billion, 10-year deal sure to anger Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Strategy To Hold Back A Chinese Invasion Is Filled With Holes
To evaluate Taiwan’s defenses, ask whether Taipei is asking too much of the armed forces—and whether the armed forces are remaking themselves adequately to cope with today’s brave new world. ( read original story ...)
Trump, Biden and Taiwan
America’s commitment to the island should be a campaign issue. ( read original story ...)
PLA drills point to stepped-up plans to take control of Taiwan, analysts say
A series of PLA drills at the northern and southern ends of the Taiwan Strait signal that Beijing is stepping up preparations to take control of the self-ruled island, according to military analysts. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Formalizes F-16 Jet Sale to Taiwan With China Tensions High
Taiwan formally signed an agreement to buy 66 of the latest model F-16 jets built by Lockheed Martin Corp., a move likely to further inflame tensions between the U.S. and China. ( read original story ...)
How Gaming is Evolving in China
Wildcard, Emily Flippen is joined by Motley Fool advisor and gaming aficionado, Aaron Bush, to talk about gaming in China and the companies leading the way. Some of the largest and fastest-growing ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Liposome rockets 100% on planned trial of inhaled malaria drug for COVID-19
Thinly traded micro cap (NASDAQ:TLC) surges 100% premarket on increased volume in reaction to its submission of an Investigational New Drug (IND) Application to the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei hospital speeds up hearing checks and treatment
Taipei Veterans General Hospital might have just taken the lead globally in completing a preliminary diagnosis for a hearing impairment in less than one week and allowing doctors to offer treatment. A ... ( read original story ...)
China’s live-fire war games raise stakes for Taiwan
The Chinese military sent out a warning to Taiwan by declaring that exercises in its surrounding waters are aimed at secessionist forces on the island that Beijing regards as a renegade province.The ... ( read original story ...)
Stock Alert: Taiwan Liposome Surges 59% On IND Application For TLC19
(RTTNews) - Shares of Taiwan Liposome Co. Ltd. (TLC) are gaining almost 60 percent in Friday's morning trade at $8.15. Friday, the Taiwanese specialty pharmaceutical company said it has submitted an ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and US Pledge Health Partnership, Possible Trade Agreement After Azar Visit
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar concluded a three-day visit to Taiwan on Wednesday, during which he met with President Tsai Ing-wen along with senior officials including Health ... ( read original story ...)
If Chinese Troops Land, The Taiwanese Army Would Send Its New Joint Battalions Onto The Beach
If China invades Taiwan and succeeds in establishing a beachhead along the Taiwan’s southwestern plain, Taipei’s defense strategy calls on the army to surround and destroy the Chinese landing force ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan cuts 2020 GDP outlook again, but sees recovery ahead
Taiwan's economic growth will likely slow to its weakest in five years in 2020 as consumption and tourism take a hit from the coronavirus pandemic, but the economy is set to rebound next year on ... ( read original story ...)