Pakistan will begin easing its nationwide lockdown over the weekend, Prime Minister Imran Khan said, citing the economic havoc the measures have wreaked, even as increased testing shows a rise in new ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Tells WHO To ‘Cast Off’ China’s Control During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Steven Solomon, who is the WHO's principal legal officer, said Monday that the position of WHO toward Taiwan is in keeping with the 1971 U.N. policy. ( read original story ...)
iPhone Maker Foxconn Pivots Back To China With Qingdao Plant
Foxconn is pivoting back to China with a new chip plant deal as Chinese semiconductor demand is expected to surge. ( read original story ...)
TWi Biotechnology Receives Canada Health Approval for AC-1101 Phase 1 CTA
TWi Biotechnology (TWiB) announced that they have received Clinical Trial Application (CTA) approval from the Health Canada to conduct a Phase 1 clinical trial with AC-1101 gel. AC-1101 is a topical ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-MLB players in Taiwan bolster must-see TV for U.S. sports fans
Playing in Taiwan once was a last option Justin Nicolino had to continue a professional baseball career. Now, the former Miami Marlins pitcher is one of many ex-MLB players who provide entertainment ... ( read original story ...)
‘Biggest Secret’ – Taiwan Baseball Draws Foreign Fans During Sports Shutdown
Foreign fans starved of baseball are tuning in to Taiwan's often-overlooked league as the island basks in the glow of being one of the few places in the world hosting live sports. The coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the U.S. is optimistic in the age of coronavirus
The pandemic could be a "window of opportunity" for Taiwan and the United States, Taipei's man in Washington says. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Urges WHO to Let It Join Key Annual Meeting
Taiwan urged the World Health Organization to allow it to rejoin a key global health assembly later this month despite objections from China. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo again ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan baseball league to allow fans back in ballparks amid pandemic
A limited number of fans will be allowed to enter ballparks for games in Taiwan for the first time this season as stay-at-home orders continue to loosen amid the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Tanks Could Be Taiwan’s Best Hope Of Beating A Chinese Invasion
A credible ground force fortified by tanks and air-defense missiles does two clear things: it could very well further deter China by virtue of ensuring a high-casualty ground war and also force China ... ( read original story ...)
In aftermath of outbreak, New Zealand jumps on board Taiwan WHO push
After much equivocation and despite criticism from China, New Zealand has signed up to a push championed by the United States and Australia to return Taiwan to the World Health Organisation. On ... ( read original story ...)
Little Movement Expected For Taiwan Shares
The Taiwan stock market has finished higher in two straight sessions, gathering more than 50 points or 0.5 percent along the way. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan baseball league set to allow fans back in ballparks
Fans will be allowed to enter baseball stadiums for games in Taiwan for the first time this season as part of a gradual easing of restrictions amid the ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Makes Diplomatic Push for Taiwan to Attend WHO Summit
A fight over whether Taiwan can participate in a World Health Organization conference on the coronavirus pandemic later this month is escalating a bitter tug of war between the U.S. and China over ... ( read original story ...)
US demands WHO invite Taiwan to meeting
The United States on Wednesday urged the World Health Organization to defy Chinese pressure and invite Taiwan to its annual meeting, which will discuss the coronavirus pandemic. The United States ... ( read original story ...)
US Rallies Support to Back Taiwan’s WHO Bid
The United States is rallying support to back Taiwan's observer status in the World Health Assembly (WHA), the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), leading into its annual ... ( read original story ...)