The US, China, Japan and four others at the World Trade Organization have once more asked India to roll back its Customs tariffs on telecom and other products such as mobile phones and cameras, which ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Chinese aircraft fly in Taiwan’s air zone
U.S. and Chinese aircraft flew in Taiwanese airspace on Tuesday, amid high tensions between Washington and Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Czech Senate Speaker Plans to Visit Taiwan, Angering China
The speaker of the Czech Republic's Senate has announced he will visit Taiwan despite warnings from China and a recommendation from his own government that he not take the trip. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Billionaire Duo’s iPhone Supplier Sees Another Revenue Drop Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Largan Precision, a supplier of camera lenses for iPhones, reported a 17% drop in revenue last month as consumer demand weakened due to the coronavirus crisis. ( read original story ...)
FET, Delta Electronics, Microsoft team up to build first 5G smart plant in Taiwan
Delta Electronics and Microsoft Taiwan have teamed up to set up Taiwan's first 5G-enabled pilot smart manufacturing plant at Delta's production complex in Taoyuan, northern Taiwan seeking to integrate ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan cautious on trade outlook as May exports fall again
Taiwan's exports in May fell for a third straight month but at a slower pace than expected, with the government "cautious" about the outlook due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on global ... ( read original story ...)
Huayu 101, Your Best Online Resources for Learning Mandarin Chinese
Huayu 101, an online Mandarin Chinese learning platform established by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education (MOE) for foreigners on short-term stays in Taiw ... ( read original story ...)
Czech Senate Speaker to Visit Taiwan in Trip That Could Irk China
The speaker of the Czech upper house of parliament is to travel to Taiwan with a trade mission at the end of August, potentially further souring his country's relations with China which regards the ... ( read original story ...)
Defeated China-friendly Taiwan mayor says he won’t contest loss
A high-profile, China-friendly Taiwan mayor who lost a recall election last week said on Tuesday he would not contest the vote in the courts, smoothing the way for an election for his replacement. ( read original story ...)
Chinese fighter jets briefly enter Taiwan airspace: Taipei
Chinese fighter jets briefly entered Taiwan's airspace on Tuesday, forcing the island to scramble its own, Taipei said shortly after announcing plans for its largest annual live-fire military drill. " ... ( read original story ...)
China reins in nationalists clamoring for an invasion of Taiwan
A pandemic, an economic downturn and an untested military have forced Beijing to temper calls for war. The move highlights the dangers of harnessing nationalism to bolster party control. ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong protests erupted and what lies ahead for movement marking anniversary on June 9
As the bleak year of 2020 plays out under the spectre of a pandemic, it remains to be seen where the movement will head with a new normal. ( read original story ...)
TSMC Confident of Replacing Any Huawei Orders Lost to U.S. Curbs
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. hopes to keep supplying Huawei Technologies Co. but is confident its other customers can replace any business lost because of tightening U.S. curbs on China’s ... ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: Tablet, smartphone sales might hit nine-year low
Sales of tablet computers and smartphones in Taiwan are expected to fall to the lowest level in nine years as they bear the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, International Data Corp (IDC) said yesterday ... ( read original story ...)
America Is Using Its Navy to Deter China Around Taiwan and the Spratly Islands
The U.S. Navy has conducted a Taiwan Strait transit to “demonstrate the U.S. commitment to a free and open IndoPacific,” according to a statement from Naval Sea Systems Command. Navy destroyer USS ... ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: Lin unveils plans for third tourism bailout package
The government is preparing to roll out a third bailout package for the travel and hotel industries, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect business, Minister of Transportation and ... ( read original story ...)