Tsai Ing-wen says she hopes ‘this is the beginning of genuine change’ after Xi Jinping’s UN speech saying Beijing would never seek hegemony ... ( read original story ...)
Tsai Vows to Defend Taiwan, Calls for Dialogue With China
Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen called for dialogue with Beijing while vowing to defend the island in the face of Chinese intimidation. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s military drills ‘a futile cover-up show’ against PLA operations
The military on the island of Taiwan reportedly started on Friday a set of exercises off the coast where the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) of the mainland have been frequently conducting ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reopens Taipei Economic and Cultural Office on Guam
Many of Guam's government and tourism leaders also celebrated the day at the International Trade Center's seventh floor as the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office reopened. Originally opened in 1991, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s leader hopes for reduced tensions with China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Saturday she has hopes for less tensions with China and in the region if Beijing will listen to Taipei’s concerns, alter its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan urges China to ‘never seek hegemony’
Taiwan's leader on Saturday appealed to her Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to deescalate military tensions and live up to his promise to "never seek hegemony" after months of Beijing ramping up ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president calls for ‘meaningful dialogue’ with China
Taiwan wants to have "meaningful dialogue" with China on an equal basis, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Saturday, extending an olive branch at a time of heightened military tension with Beijing, which ... ( read original story ...)
China joins global COVID vaccine distribution alliance
China, which has at least four coronavirus vaccine candidates in the last stage of clinical trials, said Friday it is joining an international initiative to distribute COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan academics told to identify as Chinese in journal
One of the world’s largest academic publishers has been accused of bowing to Beijing after Taiwanese scientists had their papers rejected for refusing to be called Chinese.Academics have revealed that ... ( read original story ...)
Jio’s upcoming cheap smartphone might turn out to be damp squib; here’s why
"We believe we can design an entry-level 4G or even 5G smartphone for a fraction of its current cost. Google and Jio are partnering to build an Android-based smartphone operating system," Ambani said ... ( read original story ...)
Experts urge more NHI out-of-pocket fees
The National Health Insurance (NHI) system should include more out-of-pocket items and raise the fees for people who benefit more from it, experts said yesterday, citing a 95 percent increase in ... ( read original story ...)
Orange venture to replace Huawei gear in Belgium
Telecom operators Orange Belgium and Proximus have decided to progressively replace Huawei Technologies Co-made (華為) mobile equipment in Belgium and Luxembourg with Nokia gear, two sources close to ... ( read original story ...)
China joins international COVID-19 vaccine alliance
Some experts point out that without significant efforts to quickly boost manufacturing capacity globally, Chinese vaccine producers may offer the best chance to supply the developing world. ( read original story ...)
Lessons learned from Taiwan and South Korea’s tech-enabled COVID-19 communications
Clear and effective government communication across an array of platforms helps to keep the public informed and foster public compliance on COVID measures. ( read original story ...)
China Market Update: RMB Has Strongest Single-Day Gain In 15 Years VS The USD
THE STRONGEST SINGLE DAY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE RENMINBI VERSUS THE US DOLLAR IN 15 YEARS! The renminbi (RMB) moved $0.09 versus the USD last night! You might remember how China “devalued” its ... ( read original story ...)
Murder victim’s mother pleads with Hong Kong, Taiwan for swift transfer of suspect following Taipei’s visa concession
Poon Hiu-wing’s mother pins hopes on Taiwan visa development to break the political deadlock over the Chan Tong-kai’s long-awaited surrender to the island. ( read original story ...)