Beijing confirms for first time they are likely to face criminal charges, as foreign ministry accuses them of separatism ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong was Once a Safe Haven from China. Now Activists are Fleeing the City by Boat to Taiwan
The arrests of close to 10,000 anti-government protesters over the past year have forced some Hong Kongers to take great risks to flee the city, even choosing to try to smuggle themselves out by sea. ( read original story ...)
TikTok’s Proposed Deal Seeks to Mollify U.S. and China
The Chinese-owned app designed a compromise to satisfy U.S. security concerns. The terms are now under review by the Trump administration. ( read original story ...)
As tensions with China simmer, Taiwan kicks off 5 days of military exercises simulating an invasion
The drills began Monday, and come after Taiwan expressed anger at an increase in military maneuvering by mainland Chinese forces. ( read original story ...)
The COVID New (Ab)Normal: How Has the Pandemic Shaped Taiwan’s Future?
Daniel Russel interviews Bi-khim Hsiao on the impact of the pandemic on Taiwanese society, the potential long-term economic effects, the implications for Taiwan’s foreign affairs, and lessons learned ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine parade in Taipei to feature masks, costumes
Hundreds of people wearing colorful costumes and big smiling masks are on Sunday to parade through the streets of Taipei in celebration of one of the Philippines’ most joyous festivals, its organizers ... ( read original story ...)
Nvidia to buy UK chip giant Arm Holdings for $40 billion
U.S. graphics chip maker Nvidia said it plans to buy U.K.-based Arm Holdings in a deal worth up to $40 billion, in a move that would create ... ( read original story ...)
Nvidia to buy UK’s Arm, sparking fears of chip dominance
U.S. graphics chip maker Nvidia said it plans to buy U.K.-based Arm Holdings in a deal worth up to $40 billion, in a move that would create a global powerhouse in the industry. The deal, which was ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan 5G shake-out starts as FarEasTone, APT forge alliance
The alliance is the first 5G spectrum sharing deal since the NCC announced it would allow sharing in the 3.5GHz band. ( read original story ...)
The End of Strategic Ambiguity in the Taiwan Strait
The collapse of confidence in long-term advantage means the era of strategic ambiguity is over. Our Taiwan National Defense University international group had almost finished the tour of a naval ... ( read original story ...)
China warns US over US-Taiwan economic talks
China warned the United States on Monday of potential “serious damage” to their relations if it does not withdraw from an upcoming economic meeting with Taiwan that is expected to be attended by a ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese firm harvests social media posts, data of prominent Americans and military
The Zhenhua database purports to offer insights into foreign political, military and business figures, and details about countries’ infrastructure. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 is No Match for Taiwan’s Digital Democracy
While the notion of “digital democracy” is as old as the internet, few countries have really tried to find out how to practice democracy in digital spheres. In Taiwan, however, there is a strong ... ( read original story ...)
OBI Pharma Announces OBI-999 Presentation at 2020 World ADC Digital Meeting
OBI Pharma, Inc. (TPEx: 4174), a leader in Glycosphingolipid Immuno-Oncology therapeutics targeting the Globo Series antigens (Globo H and SSEA-4) and chemotherapeutics targeting AKR1C3, today announc ... ( read original story ...)
Exploring Taipei’s unique cultural offerings
The front gate at the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei. Photo Credit: Rob Garratt Taiwan is not open to U.S. tourism as of this writing. For the latest information, visit https ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan holding five Hong Kongers picked up at sea-sources
Taiwan has been holding since last month five people from Hong Kong who fled the Chinese-run city by boat and were picked up by Taiwan's coast guard in the South China Sea, sources familiar with the ... ( read original story ...)