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China Rejects $1 Trillion Plan to End Housing Crisis
The IMF recently recommended a four-year plan to deliver unfinished housing and protect homebuyers across the country.
Academics suggest Beijing set up ‘shadow government’ that’s ready to run Taiwan
In an article on social media, mainland Chinese research institute says a plan is needed for ‘comprehensive takeover’ of the island after unification.
Trump Told Xi Jinping He’d ‘Bomb the Sh*t Out of’ China If It Invades Taiwan
Donald Trump reportedly threatened to "bomb the sh*t out of" China if it invaded Taiwan during a meeting with Chinese dictator Xi Jinping back in 2020.
Executive Yuan agrees to boost appliance subsidy
The Executive Yuan yesterday agreed to increase funding for a program to subsidize the replacement of old home appliances with new, energy-efficient models. The Ministry of Economic Affairs since last ...
Why the Olympics Are a Source of Pride—and Frustration—for Taiwan
National flags are ubiquitous during the Olympics in Paris, and when athletes win medals, they usually look to theirs as their national anthem is played during the podium ceremony.But not for athletes of one team.
Controversial Taiwan boxer reaches final
Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting called it 'a tough journey' after winning again Wednesday at the Paris Olympics to ensure that the two boxers at the center of a major gender controversy are into their respective finals.
Chinese dissidents face renewed government imprisonment threats
Taipei, Taiwan - China has been intensifying pressure on some prominent dissidents in recent weeks, as local prosecutors decide whether to impose jail s ...
TONX Announces $4M Fund Raising from Leading Asia-Pacific Venture Capital
TONX, the SuperApp platform layer that empowers builders to scale Web3 applications, proudly announces the successful completion of its $4 million fundraising round. This funding was secured through ...
Vicky goes to Taiwan to find out more about her great-great grandfather
Arriving in Taiwan, Vicky McClure imagines how it must have been for her great-grandfather to be taken there as a prisoner of war during World War Two.
TSMC-linked China auto chip maker plunges over 30% in Hong Kong IPO
HONG KONG -- Black Sesame International, an automotive chip maker from China that fully relies on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) for its production, made a dismal debut on the Hong Kong ...
Acer Announces Q2 2024 Operating Income at NT$1.47 Billion, Up 87.9% Quarter-on-quarter and 40.3% Year-on-year
Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. Consolidated revenues reached NT$67.14 billion, up 15.2% year-on-year (YoY); operating income was NT$1.47 billion ...
Taiwan July exports misses forecasts on weak China demand, but U.S. soars
Taiwan's exports rose less than expected in July as weak demand from China offset record orders from the United States which underscored the island's essential role as a supply hub for the booming ...
Taiwan Trade Surplus Shrinks In July
Taiwan's foreign trade surplus decreased notably in July as imports grew much faster than exports, preliminary figures from the ...
Keelung to transform historic shipyard into hotel
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Keelung City Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang (謝國樑) said Wednesday (Aug. 8) the city will convert the Agenna Shipyard into a hotel within the next year.
BlueFloat plans 180MW Taiwan offshore wind project
BlueFloat Energy has disclosed the location for its 180MW Winds of September Phase 1 offshore wind project, set to participate in Taiwan's floating Demonstration Program which launches in 2024. The ...