China has intensified its pressure on Taiwan, opening up new fronts in its campaign to bring the island under its control, according to Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Places Restrictions on China’s Leading Chip Maker
The export controls follow a review in which the United States concluded that Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation may be supplying chips to the Chinese military. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s armed forces strain in undeclared war of attrition with China
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen visited a low-key but critical maintenance base for fighter jet engines on Saturday, offering encouragement as the Chinese-claimed island's armed forces strain in the ... ( read original story ...)
Wikimedia Taiwan urges China to act responsibly
Wikimedia Taiwan yesterday called on China to take responsibility for intellectual property (IP) issues after a Chinese delegation pressed the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to ... ( read original story ...)
PH, Taiwan sign crime-fighting pact
The pact is aimed at cracking down on criminals who exploit the lack of diplomatic relations between both sides ... ( read original story ...)
Neuberger Berman Group LLC Increases Position in iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWT)
Neuberger Berman Group LLC boosted its position in iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (NYSEARCA:EWT) by 18.9% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the ... ( read original story ...)
New York Again Ranks as Top Global Financial Hub But London Gains in Volatile Index
New York again heads the rankings of the world's leading global financial centres. The Global Financial Centres Index 28, launched by London think tank ... ( read original story ...)
Caught in China-US trade war, Taiwan offers support to chipmakers
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen promised on Thursday to help the island's key semiconductor industry overcome difficulties and consolidate its leading position, offering support to a sector increasingly ... ( read original story ...)
‘Birds do not know borders’: UK birdwatching group cuts ties with Taiwan partner over secession fears
A birdwatching group based in Taiwan has changed its name and assets to remove the word ‘China’ after its UK counterpart revoked its partner status. The Taiwan Wild Bird Federation (TWBF), formerly ... ( read original story ...)
Hawk or dove? Birdwatching world’s feathers ruffled over Taiwan independence
Plea to remember ‘birds do not know borders’ amid spat between Taiwan’s largest bird conservation group and UK-based BirdLife International ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Charges Five Politicians With Bribery, Sparking Criticism of Weak Lobbying Laws
Four of the lawmakers are charged with allegedly taking bribes from a business magnate, highlighting a lack of effective regulations on lobbying in Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan seduces European investors seeking to dodge US-China trade war and coronavirus
China trade war and lured by a largely coronavirus-free environment, European companies are pouring money into Taiwan's technology and renewable energy sectors. Even as supply chains around the world ... ( read original story ...)
TIE’s Innovation Pilot Pavilion Showcases Taiwan’s Smart Value and R&D Capacities of Government Agencies
Innovation Pilot Pavilion, organized by the Industrial Development Bureau (IDB), MOEA, opened yesterday (September 24) at the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1. The Pavilion includes four ... ( read original story ...)
New York beats London as top financial centre in the world
The GFCI 28 by Z/Yen, in partnership with China Development Institute (CDI), measures the competitiveness of 111 financial hubs. ( read original story ...)
China blocks Wikimedia from UN agency WIPO over Taiwan dispute
Beijing objected to the "disinformation" on Wikimedia-affiliated pages that it says violate the "One China" principle. ( read original story ...)
Beijing blocked Wikimedia from a UN agency because of “Taiwan-related issues”
But the nit-picking appeared to merely serve as a prelude to the crux of Beijing’s opposition to Wikimedia: the existence and activities of Wikimedia Taiwan, one of the foundation’s chapters. ( read original story ...)