Chinese telecom giant Huawei has embarked on an ambitious project of producing its own semiconductor chips after the US-led worldwide campaign against the company to cut off its access to crucially ne ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Tries to Bolster Taiwan’s Status, Short of Recognizing Sovereignty
President Trump prefers a robust relationship with authoritarian China to one with democratic Taiwan. But other American officials aim to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan ties. ( read original story ...)
Most complaints in June on Chunghwa Telecom: NCC
Chunghwa Telecom drew the most consumer complaints for its mobile communication services in June as construction of its 5G system slightly disrupted its 4G operations, the National Communications ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Administration Widens Huawei Dragnet
The Commerce Department placed new restrictions on the Chinese tech giant’s ability to work with the global chip industry. ( read original story ...)
Thai economy sees biggest contraction since financial crisis
Thailand’s economy saw its biggest annual contraction in 22 years and a record quarterly fall in the April-to-June period, as the COVID-19 pandemic and restriction measures hit tourism, exports and ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Attacks on TikTok and WeChat Could Further Fracture the Internet
The president’s restrictions on Chinese tech may be part of an eye-for-an-eye logic called reciprocity. The price could be a global patchwork of online fiefs. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reportedly told military pilots again ‘not to fire the first shot’ amid rising tensions with China
Taiwanese pilots were told to avoid "misfiring" when sent to repel Chinese fighter jets and "intruding" aircraft, according to local media. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Opens Representative Office in Breakaway Somali Region
Taiwan opened a representative office in Hargeisa, the capital of the breakaway region of Somaliland in northwest Somalia. ( read original story ...)
China’s dangerous Taiwan temptation
China can launch devastating missile strikes against Taiwan in the first 24 hours of a conflict, leaving Taipei a choice between surrendering and holding out to see whether the Americans will arrive ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: U.S. to Tighten Restrictions on Huawei Access to Technology, Chips, Sources Say
"Huawei and its affiliates have worked through third parties to harness U.S. technology in a manner that undermines U.S. national security and foreign policy interests,” Commerc ... ( read original story ...)
Karl International Experimental Education Institute — Schooling Alternative for Hong Kong Families Immigrating to Taiwan
The number of immigrants from Hong Kong has risen steadily; according to the Immigration Agency in Taiwan, over 5,000 people immigrated to Taiwan from Hong Kong in 2019. Taipei, Taoyuan and Hsinchu ar ... ( read original story ...)
M17 Group officially appoints Mr. Hirofumi Ono, its Japan CEO, as Global CEO
M17 Entertainment Limited ("M17"), the operator of Japan's No.1 live streaming platform, "17LIVE", today announced that Mr. Hirofumi Ono ("Hiro"), who led M17's business strategy and phenomenal growth ... ( read original story ...)
China risks losing Taiwan ‘forever’ due to its actions in Hong Kong, says strategist
"What has happened in Hong Kong has lost Taiwan for China forever," said David Roche, president and global strategist at consultancy Independent Strategy. Even though China has never renounced the use ... ( read original story ...)
Wary of spies, Taiwan steps up scrutiny of Chinese newcomers
The new measures are aimed at "strengthening the management" of people from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau who seek to settle in Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to step up efforts to prevent Chinese spies settling
Taiwan will step up scrutiny of mainland Chinese citizens who are residents of Hong Kong and seek to move to the island to ensure they do not engage in spying or other illegal acts, the government ... ( read original story ...)
A ‘big price’ that China’s paying for Hong Kong is Taiwan, says strategist
David Roche of Independent Strategy says he doubts "very much" that China will resort to military means to bring Taiwan under its rule. ( read original story ...)