Plans to overhaul legal system will include reforms to ‘overcome shortcomings’ in areas such as AI, cloud computing and online finance. ( read original story ...)
China warns Trump admin. heading down “dangerous path” with Taiwan outreach
Days before landmark visit by a senior U.S. official, enabled by a key policy change, Beijing says the moves will see the U.S. "severely punished by history." ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Chipmaker TSMC Revenues Hit Record High In 2020; Stocks Follow
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., a bellwether for the tech industry, reports 2020 revenue of $47.78 billion, a 25.2% gain over the previous year. ( read original story ...)
Himax Technologies, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results …
About Himax Technologies, Inc. Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. Himax is a worldwide market ... ( read original story ...)
On Taiwan’s New Passport, the Incredible Shrinking ‘Republic of China’
Taiwanese officials said the redesign was an attempt to disassociate its citizens from travelers from mainland China in the Covid era. ( read original story ...)
State Department lifts restrictions on U.S.-Taiwan contact
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday announced that Washington is lifting restrictions on contacts between U.S. officials and their Taiwanese counterparts, that have been in place since ... ( read original story ...)
100 Taiwan startups back to CES 2021 at TTA-VR Pavilion
The Ministry has invited 31 institutions across Taiwan to jointly launch 100 startup companies to challenge the CES 2021 qualification. For the CES 2021 event scheduled on January 11, 2021, the ... ( read original story ...)
Foreigners praise small ‘urban jungle’ discovered in Taipei
In an urban city like Taipei, many would be surprised to see lush green vegetation complete with a tiny waterfall right by a busy sidewalk. ( read original story ...)
Riverside parks across Taipei open graffiti walls
The graffiti wall in seven of Taipei's riverside parks is open to all artists who bring their paint and creative minds, Taipei Hydraulic Engineering Office (HEO) said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
US lifts self-imposed restrictions with Taiwan
The United States is lifting decades-old restrictions between American and Taiwanese officials, in a move that will fundamentally change Washington's relationship with the self-governed island -- ... ( read original story ...)
China condemns U.S. as Taiwan welcomes lifting of curbs on ties
China condemned the United States on Monday for scrapping curbs on interactions with Taiwan officials, saying nobody could prevent the country's "re-unification", while Taiwan's foreign minister ... ( read original story ...)
China hits out at US move to elevate relations with Taiwan
China condemned the US decision to ease restrictions on diplomatic relations with Taiwan in the waning days of the Trump administration, saying the island was “the most important” part of its ... ( read original story ...)
5G private networks to help Taiwan makers step into Open RAN
G private networks dedicated will become a stepping stone for Taiwan-based electronics and ICT makers to obtain orders for devices in the Open RAN (radio access network) market. ( read original story ...)
Asia Markets Mixed, Dollar Rises As Biden’s Pledges Huge Stimulus
Asian markets were mixed Monday as traders struggled to track another record performance on Wall Street, though investors remain broadly upbeat on the prospect of a further massive stimulus for the US ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s new passport hopes to banish confusion with China
Taiwan rolled out a newly redesigned passport on Monday that gives greater prominence to the island's day-to-day name, aiming to avoid confusion with China amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Beijing's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan December exports hits record
Taiwan's exports totaled US$33 billion in December 2020, the highest-ever monthly level with 3.16% on-month and 12.0% on-year growths, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF). ( read original story ...)