During Covid we all learned how dependent the U.S. is on imports from China. It is also well known that China and Taiwan help finance the U.S. deficit through purchase of U.S. Treasuries. Less ...
Extra seconds of warning: Demand surges for privately developed quake-warning apps in Taiwan
In Taipei, the government warning system did not sound before the April 3 quake, prompting criticism. Read more at straitstimes.com.
China ‘normalizes’ coast guard patrols around Taiwan’s Kinmen
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Beijing announced on Monday (April 29) that it has “normalized” patrols by its coast guard in the waters around Taiwan's outer island of Kinmen.
Presidential Candidate, Former Taipei Mayor Ko Accused of Corruption – TaiwanPlus News
Former Taiwan presidential candidate and Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je has been named as a defendant in a corruption case. A KMT city councilor says Ko used his position to profit ...
Investors flood into Taiwan ETFs on AI boom, unnerving some
Money is pouring into Taiwan exchange-traded funds as investors scramble for exposure to the artificial intelligence supply chain, raising analyst and regulator caution just as a rally in the sector ...
Here’s how much it costs to rent a 1-bedroom apartment across 10 major cities in Asia
Based on data gathered in April from various government websites and large real estate marketplaces in each country, researchers at the Global Property Guide compiled a list of median rental prices ...
Taiwan says Chinese planes crossed median line, China carries out landing drills
TAIPEI - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Friday it had detected a renewed incursion by Chinese military aircraft across the sensitive Taiwan Strait, as China reported its navy had carried out combat ...
Taiwan says China military aircraft crossed median line
Taiwan's defence ministry says it has detected a renewed incursion by Chinese military aircraft across the sensitive Taiwan Strait, as China reports its navy has carried out combat drills with landing ...
Taiwan is experiencing millions of cyberattacks every day. The world should be paying attention
According to senior government officials, Taiwan receives some five million cyberattacks a day. And Frontinet, a US-based cybersecurity firm, has found Taiwan experienced just over half of the ...
RPT-Stay alert: Quake warning app demand surges in earthquake-rattled Taiwan
TAIPEI, May 3 (Reuters) - Earthquake warning smartphone apps have surged in popularity in Taiwan due to high demand from people eager to get a few extra seconds to take cover after more than 1,300 ...
Taiwan says 14 Chinese military planes crossed strait’s median line
Taiwan's defence ministry said on Friday that in the previous 24 hours it had detected 14 Chinese military aircraft crossing the Taiwan Strait's median line.
Stay alert: Quake warning app demand surges in earthquake-rattled Taiwan
Earthquake warning smartphone apps have surged in popularity in Taiwan due to high demand from people eager to get a few extra seconds to take cover after more than 1,300 aftershocks rattled the ...
Travel by Bike, Bring Your Own Cup: China Imposes a Frugal Life on Public Servants
Local Chinese leaders have been adjusting thermostats and using cheaper paper to heed calls from Beijing to save money.
‘Vague and broad’: China’s revised state secrets law sparks concerns from Taiwan and foreign businesses
The law saw its biggest tweaks in more than a decade, and only its second revision since its introduction in 1988.
House Republicans urge Olympics to stop using ‘Chinese Taipei’ for Taiwan
Three House Republicans are calling on the International Olympic Committee to stop requiring Taiwan to compete under the name “Chinese Taipei,” accusing the organization of capitulating to “bullying” ...
Ko Wen-je listed as suspect in corruption probe
Prosecutors have listed former Taipei mayor and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) as a suspect in a corruption probe relating to the Core Pacific City (京華城) shopping mall ...