Xi: Opportunities should be shared by mainland, Taiwan

People from the Taiwan business community should firmly uphold the 1992 Consensus and oppose "Taiwan independence", said Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. Xi made the remarks while meeting with Vincent Siew ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s exports grow in March on strong global demand

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) Taiwan's exports in March rose 16.7 percent from a year earlier to US$29.99 billion as global demand remained strong, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on Monday. The March export figures returned to positive ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan March exports rise 16.7 pct y/y, beat forecast

TAIPEI, April 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan's exports, imports and trade balance for March, released by the Ministry of Finance on Monday. March REUTERS POLL February Exports (y/y pct) +16.7 +7.6 -1.2 Imports (y/y pct) +10.4 +9.6 +0.9 Trade balance (US$ bln ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan exports to Chinese mainland hit record high in March

TAIPEI - Taiwan's exports to the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong hit an all-time high in March, according to data released by the island's finance authority Monday. The cross-Straits exports for the month stood at $13.4 billion, up 30.9 percent year on year ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Bourse May Return Under Pressure

For the day, the index sank 66.74 points or 0.61 percent to finish at 10,821.53 after trading between 10,775.45 and 10,837.54 on turnover of 115.78 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Cathay Financial shed 0.95 percent, while Fubon Financial fell 0 ... ( read original story ...)

China demands halt of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan

BEIJING, April 9 (Reuters) - China said on Monday that it opposed the United States selling weapons to Taiwan, after the Trump administration approved the marketing licence required for American manufacturers to sell technology to Taiwan that would allow ... ( read original story ...)

UPDATE 2-Taiwan’s exports rebound in March, hit record high

TAIPEI, April 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s exports rebounded in March to a record high in value terms, but escalating China-U.S. trade tensions pose a new risk to the island’s key technology sector. Taiwan’s factories are a key part of the global supply ... ( read original story ...)

World View: U.S. Will Sell Submarine Technology to Taiwan

Trump administration approves selling submarine technology to Taiwan Japan launches first marine brigade since the end of World War II Trump administration approves selling submarine technology to Taiwan Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen on a Dutch-built ... ( read original story ...)

Just Business: Trump Allows Taiwan to Buy US Submarine Tech

In an apparent snub to Beijing, Taipei can now lay the keels for a new fleet of next-generation military submarines thanks to tech provided by Washington. In a move sure to stir up comment from China, the administration of US President Donald Trump has ... ( read original story ...)

US approves licence for Taiwan submarine plan

Washington has agreed to allow US defence contractors help Taiwan construct its own submarines, Taipei said, welcoming the breakthrough in long-standing ambitions to build up its fleet to counter the threat from China. Taiwan last year launched a plan to ... ( read original story ...)

Mix It Up At The Spectacular Grand Hyatt Taipei

Grand Hyatt Taipei looks like the ideal place to mix business with pleasure. Some of you may already know that Taipei is considered by many people Asia’s most laid-back capital city, and a wonderful array of restaurants, shopping and entertainment spots ... ( read original story ...)