The guidelines on imposing criminal punishments on diehard "Taiwan independence" separatists for conducting or inciting secession were jointly issued by the Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuratorate, and the ministries of public security, state security, and justice and took effect upon release.
China threatens death penalty for ‘diehard’ Taiwan separatists
China on Friday threatened to impose the death penalty in extreme cases for “diehard” Taiwan independence separatists, a ratcheting up of pressure even though Chinese courts have no jurisdiction on the democratically governed island.
Taiwan expected to keep close watch on banks’ properly loan risks
Taiwan’s central bank has hiked the RRR for banks by 25 basis points (bp) to 5.75% on 13 June. Authorities expect that it would slow credit inflows into its property market and help cool rising home ...
US, Taiwan seek to expand island’s ‘meaningful participation’ in international community
“The consultations focused on expanding Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the United Nations system and other international fora,” the US agency said in a statement. “Taiwan has a demonstrated capability and willingness to help address global ...
Taiwan detects 41 Chinese aircraft around island
The latest incursion comes after China published judicial guidelines Friday that included the death penalty for some 'diehard' supporters of Taiwanese independence, state media reported
China sanctions Lockheed Martin over Taiwan arms
China on Friday said it has banned a number of business units of US aviation manufacturer Lockheed Martin Corp and three of its executives over arms deals the company has signed with Taiwan.
Sell-side spotlight: Apple, Taiwan Semiconductor, Newmont, Palantir among top picks
The S&P 500 (SP500) on Friday saw small moves, with the expiration of major options not adding to the volatility of the session. For the week, the Nasdaq (COMP:IND) was flat. The S&P (SP500) and Dow ...
Chinese rocket carrying satellite passes over south Taiwan
Days before the January elections, an alert went out to smartphones across Taiwan warning of a similar Chinese satellite launch, though with an erroneous message in English mentioning a missile ...
Tether and Taipei Tech: A New Era in Blockchain and Digital Asset Education
The National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT), known colloquially as Taipei Tech, has embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration with Tether, a prominent cryptocurrency firm. This partnership, ...
China introduces death penalty for ‘diehard’ Taiwan independence supporters
The new guidelines, notified on Friday, state that Chinese courts and prosecutors should "severely punish Taiwan independence diehards for splitting the country and inciting secession crimes”. The guidelines are in accordance with existing laws such as ...
2024 Tang Prize Laureates Announced: Six Global Visionaries to Be Honored in Taiwan This September
These six distinguished laureates will be formally honored at an upcoming ceremony to be held in Taiwan this September. The Tang Prize in Sustainable Development is awarded to Omar M. Yaghi, for his extraordinary contributions to sustainable development ...
China threatens ‘diehard’ Taiwan independence leaders with death penalty as tensions rise after chilling invasion drills
CHINA has delivered a disturbing threat to those fighting for Taiwan's independence, promising the death penalty as punishment. As of today Beijing is vowing to use the inhumane punishment for "diehard" advocates and leaders of Taiwan's never-ending fight ...
Taiwan’s scenic Taroko National Park needs 7 years of repairs after earthquake
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Parts of Hualien County’s scenic Taroko National Park will require seven years of work before they can be reopened to the public, officials said Saturday (June 22). The magnitude 7.2 earthquake that hit the region on April 3 ...
How China could take Taiwan without even needing to invade
China’s military could isolate Taiwan, cripple its economy, and make the democratic island succumb to the will of Beijing’s ruling Communist Party without ever firing a shot, a prominent think tank ...
Taiwan braces for fresh protests over controversial new law
Another accused of being “red” is the man in charge of pushing through the “contempt of legislature” bill, KMT caucus leader Fu Kun-chi. Mr Fu is a powerful power broker with a controversial past, including a spell in prison following a conviction for insider stock dealing and concocting a fraudulent divorce. He too is a ...
Taiwan Mobile aiming to lead in profitability
Taiwan Mobile Co (台灣大哥大) yesterday said it aims to reclaim the title of the nation’s most profitable telecom within three to five years, leveraging its subscriber base and artificial intelligence (AI) ...