Nigeria’s first industrial gold project is on course to enter production next year and its success would be crucial for boosting mining in Africa’s biggest oil producer, the country’s mines minister ... ( read original story ...)
Yo-Yo Ma restarts Bach tour in Taipei after government clears him for travel
World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma (馬友友) is next month to give his first live performance since February in Taipei, after health authorities approved a shortened quarantine plan for the musician, ... ( read original story ...)
South China Sea: China’s aggressive move against Taiwan
In a shock tweet, a state-owned Beijing newspaper threatened to “wipe out” Taiwan’s president – now China appears to be running Taiwan’s military into the ground. It may be an undeclared war of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Is the Next Front in the U.S.-China Standoff
Taiwan is one of those flash points that has never flashed. The dispute over the island’s fate has had the potential to erupt into conflict between China and the United States for decades. But the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan calls for ‘meaningful dialogue’ with China amid heightened military tensions
"We are willing to work together to facilitate meaningful dialogue," President Tsai Ing-wen said at amid National Day celebration. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s president calls for less tension with China in annual address
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 ...)