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 ...)
2018 is already shaping up well for the Taiwanese market
Two months into the new year, the Taiwanese property market is already showing marked growth ... according to official statistics released by the government last week, per Focus Taiwan. Around 30,640 units were transacted in Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Taiwan it won’t tolerate separatist activities
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will never tolerate any separatist schemes for self-ruled Taiwan and will safeguard China’s territorial integrity, according to prepared remarks by Premier Li Keqiang at the opening of China’s annual meeting of parliament on ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tea brand retailer charts path to sales growth
With a market share of 24.3 percent, the premier Taiwanese tea-based beverage brand has opened retail outlets in Taiwan, Japan, Singapore ... and adversely affected," the company says in the IPO prospectus. Lego Corporate Finance Limited is the sole ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan telecom operators showcase smart solutions at MWC 2018
Taiwan-based telecom operators including Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) and Taiwan Star Telecom (T Star) made a strong presence at the just-concluded MWC 2018 showcasing their latest mobile service solutions and reaching ... ( read original story ...)
China pledges friendship with Taiwan amid tensions over U.S. bill
BEIJING (Reuters) - China wants to deepen friendship with Taiwan, the ruling Communist Party’s fourth-ranked leader said on Saturday, a day after state media warned China could go to war over Taiwan if a U.S. bill promoting closer ties with the island ... ( read original story ...)
Housing transactions in 6 major cities up almost 10% in 2 months
Taipei, March 3 (CNA) In the first two months of this year, transactions of residential and commercial property in the six largest cities in Taiwan grew almost 10 percent from a year earlier as the local property market continued its uptrend from last year. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s new central bank chief sees risks to financial stability
TAIPEI Taiwan's new central bank governor sees mounting challenges ahead in maintaining the financial stability of the island's trade-reliant economy, especially with rapid capital flows happening in the global market. "We think global capital movements ... ( read original story ...)
China brings up threat of war, says Taiwan will pay if U.S. follows through with bill
China warned Taiwan on Friday it would only get burnt if it sought to rely on foreigners, adding to warnings from state media the country could go to war over Taiwan if the United States passes into law a bill promoting closer U.S. ties. The legislation ... ( read original story ...)
Search for missing in Taiwan after earthquake topples buildings
Taiwan is situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire ... On Wednesday, they pitched a tent on their property. "Even tonight, we're going to sleep in the tent, I think," Grenier said. "Because every time there is a temblor, you have to get up and decide if ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Taiwan playing with fire over U.S. bill
BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) - China warned Taiwan on Friday it would only get burnt if it sought to rely on foreigners, adding to warnings from state media the country could go to war over Taiwan if the United States passes into law a bill promoting closer U ... ( read original story ...)
China media says U.S. Taiwan bill runs risk of war
BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) - Chinese state media warned on Friday that the country could go to war over Taiwan if the United States passes into law a bill promoting closer U.S. ties with the self-ruled island that China claims as its own. The legislation ... ( read original story ...)
China media makes war threat over U.S. Taiwan bill
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese state media threatened on Friday that the country could go to war over Taiwan if the United States passes into law a bill promoting closer U.S. ties with the self-ruled island that China claims as its own. The legislation, which ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Lite-On sells camera module business to Chinese peer
HONG KONG -- Taiwanese electronic components supplier Lite-On Technology will sell its camera module business to a Chinese company for $360 million in a deal designed to strengthen ties between the companies. Lite-On will transfer the business to ... ( read original story ...)