Liu Tai-ting was hoping to make money to support his child when he moved to Kenya from Taiwan and joined in what mainland Chinese authorities say was a telephone fraud scheme, posing as a government official to demand bogus payments and gain control of his ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE: New Artifacts Found in Condemned Xindian Cemetery
Researchers conducting an informal audit at Xindian First Public Cemetery in Taiwan's New Taipei City have uncovered important archaeological ... to make room for a controversial urban renewal project. Protests, formal complaints to Taiwan's central ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s allies ditching Taipei an ‘irresistible trend’, China says
BEIJING (Reuters) - It is in the best interests of Taiwan’s remaining diplomatic allies to recognize an “irresistible trend” and ditch Taipei in favor of ties with Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday. Self-ruled Taiwan, which ... ( read original story ...)
China enlists Foxconn unit IPO in unification campaign
Foxconn Industrial is seen raising 27.3 billion yuan ($4.3 billion) through the IPO. The purpose of the listing is "to expand ... "We'll encourage Taiwanese companies to list," Zhang Zhijun, director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of China's State Council ... ( read original story ...)
Phone Fraud Schemes Worsen Beijing-Taiwan Tensions
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Liu Tai-ting was hoping to make money to support his child when he moved to Kenya from Taiwan and joined in what Chinese authorities say was a telephone fraud scheme, posing as a government official to demand bogus payments and gain ... ( read original story ...)
Corning unveils plan to expand investment in Taiwan
Taipei, March 7 (CNA) Corning Incorporated, an American multinational technology company that specializes in glass and ceramics, plans to increase investment in research and development in Taiwan by expanding its Corning Advanced Technology Center in ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Global tech demand to buoy Taiwan exports despite surprise Feb drop
TAIPEI, March 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s exports snapped 16 straight months of growth to log a fall in February due to the Lunar New Year, although robust global tech demand will continue to power the island’s manufacturing activity and buoy first quarter ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan’s Feb exports fall on holiday distortion, Q1 remains solid
TAIPEI, March 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s exports snapped 16 straight months of growth to log a fall in February due to the Lunar New Year, although robust global tech demand continues to power the island’s manufacturing activity. February shipments fell 1 ... ( read original story ...)
INSIGHT: Taiwan’s festival of firecrackers
Participants wearing motorcycle helmets and makeshift protective gear get sprayed with firecrackers during the annual 'Beehive Firecrackers' festival in Taiwan. Participants wearing motorcycle helmets and makeshift protective gear get sprayed with ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan seeks business partnerships in India
Chinese investors may give investment in India a highbrow but Taiwan seeks to beef up its response and foothold in this large, young consumer market. To counter Chinese investments Taiwan is likely to lead investments of more than $10 billion to make India ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Poland sign MOU on financial technology cooperation
Taipei, March 6 (CNA) Taiwan and Poland signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Tuesday on cooperation in the development of financial technology. The cooperation agreement was signed by Wellington Koo (顧立雄), chairman of the Financial Supervisory ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says it will beef up defense to respond to China
Taiwan will look to its domestic arms industry as well as foreign suppliers to respond to China's continuing military buildup, but has no interest in engaging in an arms race with its cross-strait rival, the defense ministry said Tuesday. The remarks from ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: Utility model patents in Taiwan
Filing a utility model application for an invention can be a quick way to obtain patent rights in Taiwan. A utility model application will mature into a registration with a duration of 10 years from the filing date as soon as the formality requirements are ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Looks to Domestic Arms Industry to Respond to China
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's defense ministry says it will look to its domestic arms industry as well as foreign suppliers to respond to China's continuing military buildup. Spokesman Chen Chung-ji said Tuesday the self-governing island had no interest in ... ( read original story ...)
China to review Hon Hai unit IPO application unusually quickly
Taipei, March 5 (CNA) China's top securities regulator will soon review an initial public offering (IPO) application filed by a subsidiary of Taiwan-based manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. In a statement released Sunday, the China ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei to launch electric car-sharing in mid-March
Taipei, March 5 (CNA) Taipei is planning to start offering an electric car-sharing service in mid-March, transportation officers and business operators said Monday. Lo Chih-hao (羅至浩), a section chief at the Transportation Management Division under ... ( read original story ...)