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China Focus: A Taiwan pastry franchise rises on the mainland
XI'AN, May 29 (Xinhua) -- From supplying KFC hamburger buns to a household brand in Xi'an, Yupinxuan is one of the inspirational stories of Taiwan business success on the mainland. Nineteen year ago, 23-year-old Yang Hongpeng, founder of Yupinxuan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to levy duty on online purchases over NT$2,000
said Ministry of Finance officials. The particular group of importers often reassembles large packages into smaller packages to lower the product value, and constantly import the resized packages into Taiwan. These persistent importers account for only ... ( read original story ...)
China Charges Activist From Taiwan With ‘Subverting State Power’
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Lee Ming-cheh, a human rights advocate from Taiwan who was detained in China in March, has been formally arrested on a charge of “subverting state power,” the Chinese government has announced, amid a continuing crackdown on civil ... ( read original story ...)
Over 6 million packs of smuggled cigarettes seized in 6 months
Taipei, May 29 (CNA) The government's efforts to step up a clampdown on tobacco smuggling have borne fruit over the past six months, resulting in the seizure of over 6.22 million packs of smuggled cigarettes during the period, Minister of Finance Sheu Yu ... ( read original story ...)
Computex Taipei to feature AI, robotics, IoT
Computex 2017 positions itself as "Building Global Technology Ecosystems," focusing on such themes as AI and Robotics, IoT Applications, Innovations and Startups, Business Solutions, and Gaming and VR (virtual reality), said the Taipei Computer Association ... ( read original story ...)
Discover Future from Asia at InnoVEX of COMPUTEX TAIPEI
Taipei, Taiwan, May 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- COMPUTEX TAIPEI, the largest B2B ICT tradeshow in Asia, established a new exhibit area for startups last year called InnoVEX, creating a platform for tech startups to network with global buyers, investors ... ( read original story ...)
3 Days in Taipei, Taiwan – Itinerary, Travel Costs & Tips
Charming and delicious, Taipei is a place of impressive cityscapes, amazing food, and interesting tourist attractions. I did not find it hard to fall in love with this city as it is clean, safe, and well-organized. In the past, it is often ignored in the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan same-sex marriage protests
In Taiwan tens of thousands of people have been protesting against the government's decision to look into the possibility of legalising gay marriage. Another, much smaller, protest nearby was attended by people supporting the bill's approval. The bill ... ( read original story ...)
Xi’s remarks on cross-Strait ties inspire Taiwan business community
BEIJING, May 28 (Xinhua) -- A number of Taiwan business people based on the Chinese mainland said they felt warmth and were inspired by Xi Jinping's recent remarks on cross-Strait relations. They have pledged to be more courageous in maintaining the ... ( read original story ...)
The Guardian view on Taiwan and same-sex marriage: a sudden victory years in the making
A landmark judgment reflects how quickly attitudes can change – but usually thanks to campaigners who persist against the odds Supporters hug after Taiwan’s constitutional court ruled that same-sex couples have the right to legally marry. ‘The ... ( read original story ...)
Cathay Financial to acquire bank in Malaysia
Taipei, May 27 (CNA) Cathay Financial Holding Co. (國泰金), one of the largest financial holding firms in Taiwan, has agreed to acquire the Canada-based Bank of Nova Scotia's banking assets in Malaysia as part of the Taiwanese banking group's efforts to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tells China don’t use ‘black box’ hearing against detained activist
TAIPEI China must not conduct a "black box" hearing against a Taiwan activist arrested on suspicion of subversion, but openly judge his case and disclose all the evidence, Taiwan's ruling party said on Saturday. Activist Li Ming-che, a community college ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s ‘forest bus’ charms passengers
The ordinary single-deck city bus has been converted into a travelling green house decorated with orchids, ginger lilies and a variety of ferns is running on a special route through Taipei, with stops including an art museum, a popular temple and a night ... ( read original story ...)
Appetite for iPhone parts spurs Taiwan economic growth
Taipei: The seemingly insatiable global demand for smart phones and other high-tech products gave Taiwan's economy a welcome boost in the January to March period, official data showed Friday. The island is home to several key suppliers for Apple's iPhone ... ( read original story ...)
From Heavy Metal Frontman to Taiwan’s Parliament
TAIPEI, Taiwan — In a land renowned for its singalong pop songs and bubble milk tea, Freddy Lim has always been something of a black sheep. A prominent figure in Taiwan’s underground music circles, Mr. Lim, 41, was until recently best known as the head ... ( read original story ...)