Google and Facebook have withdrawn plans to build an undersea cable between the United States and Hong Kong after the Trump administration raised national security concerns about the proposal. On ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. announces Taiwan initiative, declassifies documents, citing China pressure
The United States said on Monday it was establishing a new bilateral economic dialogue with Taiwan, an initiative it said was aimed at strengthening ties with Taipei and supporting it in the face of ... ( read original story ...)
Start trade talks with Taiwan, now
Taiwan made a recent overture for trade negotiations, which is a welcome chance to move toward a free trade agreement or its equivalent, which would help the US economically and strategically. Failing ... ( read original story ...)
US moves bolstering Taiwan are meant to ‘restore the balance’, US diplomat David Stilwell says
Recent visits, agreements, US diplomatic support and military sales to Taipei are deemed an ‘adjustment’ in response to Chinese aggression by David Stilwell, assistant secretary of state for East Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Girl in Taiwan Is Swept High by a Kite
Powerful winds swept a 3-year-old girl into the sky after she became entangled in the kite’s tail during a festival in Taiwan. The girl landed safely. ( read original story ...)
Debate: Is Now the Right Time for the U.S. to Formally Recognize Taiwan? | Opinion
Author, commentator and Newsweek columnist Gordon G. Chang debates NYU School of Law professor and Council on Foreign Relations adjunct senior fellow Jerome Cohen. ( read original story ...)
3-Year-Old Girl Okay After Being Swept Into the Air for 30 Seconds by Kite at Taiwan Festival
The terrifying incident was caught on video, which showed the young girl being lifted into the air after becoming entangled in the kite ... ( read original story ...)
Little Girl Safe After Being Swept in the Air at Taiwan Kite Festival
There were terrifying moments at a kite festival in Taiwan. A little girl, just three years old, hung on for dear life, as a kite whipped her through the sky. She flew some 30 feet in the air. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ranked No. 4 in download speed for 5G
Taiwan ranks fourth in terms of overall average download speed experienced by 5G users as well as average download speed using 5G technology, OpenSignal says. The London-based independent mobile ... ( read original story ...)
Avoid War, Defend America, Recognize Taiwan | Opinion
The way to stop Xi Jinping is to make clear that he will have to go through the U.S. and its friends in order to take Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Tsai Takes a Political Risk to Pursue a Taiwan-US Trade Agreement
Her Friday announcement that she would ease restrictions on U.S. pork and beef imports led to a backlash from opposition politicians and local farmers. ( read original story ...)
Czechs Summon Chinese Envoy Over Taiwan Row
The Czech foreign ministry said Monday it had summoned the Chinese envoy to Prague after threats were made against an opposition politician who is currently visiting Taiwan. A delegation led by Czech ... ( read original story ...)
Czech senate speaker will pay ‘heavy price’ for Taiwan visit, China says
Czech Senate speaker Milos Vystrcil will "pay a heavy price" for making an official trip to Taiwan, the Chinese government's top diplomat said on Monday, prompting Prague to summon China's ambassador ... ( read original story ...)
Oak Stone Limited Comments On Nestle As They Agree To Acquire Allergy Treatment Maker Aimmune For $2.6 Billion
The offer gives the California-based biopharmaceutical a company valuation of $2.6 billion, which includes the $473 million that Nestle had previously invested in Aimmune, according to data collected ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Czech senate speaker will pay ‘heavy price’ for Taiwan business trip
Mr Vystrcil arrived in Taipei on Sunday on a visit to promote business links with Taiwan, saying the Czech Republic would not bow to Beijing's objections. China considers Taiwan a breakaway province ... ( read original story ...)
How a disused railway tunnel became a draw for Taiwanese holidaying on the island because of the Covid-19 pandemic
In Taiwan every weekend, thousands of visitors hire bikes and ride through the disused Caoling railway tunnel on the island’s east coast, drawn by history and its cool interior. ( read original story ...)