BEIJING (Reuters) - China hopes self-ruled Taiwan’s only remaining African ally, Swaziland, will sever ties with Taipei before China hosts a summit of African leaders this year, the foreign ministry said on Friday, keeping up the pressure on Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Plans Statue Honoring Liu Xiaobo, the Nobel-Winning Activist
TAIPEI, Taiwan — In a move likely to anger Beijing, a sculpture commemorating Liu Xiaobo, the Chinese Nobel Peace Prize winner, will be unveiled in Taiwan’s capital in July to honor the democracy activist, who died last year in a Chinese prison. ( read original story ...)
US spends $250m on upgrade to de facto embassy in Taiwan
The US is preparing to open a new de facto embassy in Taiwan, with speculation over who will represent Washington at the ceremony almost certain to enrage China. The renovated American Institute in Taiwan will open on 12 June, and is likely to be ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to loan ally Haiti $150 million amid China onslaught
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan plans to lend ally Haiti $150 million ... "This provides a win-win situation to help a diplomatic ally with a major infrastructure development project and also creates overseas business opportunities for Taiwanese companies ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing is upping the pressure on Taiwan: ‘Expectation of reunification is certainly increasing’
Tensions in the Taiwan Strait have risen considerably in recent months, as mainland China's military continues to move closer to the island of Taiwan and as Beijing has sought to diplomatically isolate Taipei. Mainland China and Taiwan (officially the ... ( read original story ...)
COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2018 Exhibitor Profiles
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--COMPUTEX, the world’s leading ICT and IoT event, takes place 5–9 June, 2018 in Taipei. Please note the following important information. #COMPUTEX Exhibitor News and Press Kits: http://www.tradeshownews.com/events ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t Call It an Embassy: U.S. Gives Its Taiwan Ties a $250 Million Upgrade
TAIPEI, Taiwan — On June 12, in a leafy, middle-class neighborhood in Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, the unofficial, Cold War-era relationship between this island and the United States is getting a major upgrade. That is when the American Institute in ... ( read original story ...)
As Taiwan and China rivalry continues, Haiti president wraps up visit to Taipei
As a result, Taipei now has 18 allies, including Haiti. The U.S. has been lobbying Haiti to remain with Taiwan, but some Haitian business interests are urging the government to ditch the country in favor of China. According to a joint communique signed by ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Pressure About Taiwan, Tibet Puts Companies in Awkward Spot
Photo: Jason Lee/Reuters Companies doing business in China are confronting a new issue: How to categorize Taiwan, Hong Kong, Tibet and other places over which China claims sovereignty? Costco Wholesale Corp. is the latest company to have to deal with this ... ( read original story ...)
Taichung Green Corridor in Taiwan
The 1.7km long former railway line crossing downtown Taichung was an important catalyst for the development of the old city. The railway ... Terminal 1 Architecture, Architect, US Project, Images San Francisco International Airport Terminal 1 SFO T1 ( read original story ...)
Acer Thrills with Immersive Gaming Experiences at Computex 2018 in Taipei
Visitors can get up close and personal with Acer's full line of gaming PCs and gadgets, and celebrity gamers showing their skills broadcasting live from the "Dream Cave" TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer is providing visitors with an ... ( read original story ...)
Abandoned Taiwan: The Old Liu Family Mansion at Minxiong
The property is completely enclosed by a patch of dense forest ... Tourist Information Centres in Taiwan are excellent and reliable with their information and at the one in Chiayi, we were told the only way to reach the mansion if we didn’t have our ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Gives Its Ties With Taiwan a $250 Million Upgrade
TAIPEI, Taiwan — On June 12, in a leafy, middle-class neighborhood in Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, the unofficial, Cold War-era relationship between this island and the United States is getting a major upgrade. That is when the American Institute in ... ( read original story ...)
With a $250 Million ‘Institute,’ the U.S. Upgrades Ties to Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan — On June 12, in a leafy, middle-class neighborhood in Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, the unofficial, Cold War-era relationship between this island and the United States is getting a major upgrade. That is when the American Institute in ... ( read original story ...)
India v Chinese Taipei
Stephen Constantine comes up against his compatriot Gary White in the opening game of the multi-national tournament in Mumbai... The Indian national men's senior team are set to take on Chinese Taipei in the opening game of the Intercontinental Cup 2018 at ... ( read original story ...)
Bargain Hunting Figures To Boost Taiwan Shares
Among the actives, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company tumbled 1.78 percent, while Largan Precision skidded 1.29 percent, MediaTek retreated 1.59 percent, Innolux declined 1.73 percent, Hon Hai Precision dipped 0.23 percent, Cathay Financial lost 2 ... ( read original story ...)