(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan could set its carbon tax at around $10 per ton, which would be higher than most of its neighbors but still well below the level believed necessary to contain climate change. ( read original story ...)
Table tennis: Singapore knocked out of world team c’ships q-finals by Chinese Taipei
SINGAPORE - Two stunning victories from Zeng Jian against higher-ranked opponents were not enough for the Republic to clinch a medal at the World Team Table Tennis Championships for the first time ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan will treat Chinese military flights into its airspace as ‘first strike,’ defense minister says
Chinese fighter jets or drones that intrude into Taiwan's territorial airspace will be regarded as a "first strike," Taiwan's Defense Minister warned Wednesday, as the island seeks to step-up its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan foresees more Chinese coercion, intimidation in Xi’s next term
Taiwan expects China to increase its coercion and intimidation to achieve its goal of bringing the island under Beijing's control once President Xi Jinping assumes a third term in office, a senior ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan on your itinerary? Check-in at these 5 unique accommodations
Taiwan is famed for its scintillating nightlife, excellent gastronomy, stunning landscapes, and extensive shopping opportunities. Additionally, the country houses many extraordinary attractions that ... ( read original story ...)
Micron Announces $100 Billion Investment to Build Chip Factory in New York
The US-based company will spend up to $100 billion on the facility, providing thousands of jobs to the area, but it wouldn't be happening without some generous state and federal subsidies. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam beat Chinese Taipei 4-0 in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023’s qualifiers
Vietnam defeated Chinese Taipei 4-0 in a Group F match in the qualifiers of the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023, which took place at Viet Tri Stadium in the northern province of Phu Tho on October 5. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan sees more Chinese coercion, intimidation in Xi’s next term
Taiwan expects China to increase its coercion and intimidation to achieve its goal of bringing the island under Beijing's control once President Xi Jinping assumes a third term in office, a senior ... ( read original story ...)
Palau says committed to supporting Taiwan despite ‘mounting aggressions’
The president of Palau said on Thursday that his small Pacific island nation is committed to supporting Taiwan despite "mounting aggressions", offering his strong backing at a time Beijing is ramping ... ( read original story ...)
Winning Streak May End For Taiwan Stock Market
The Taiwan stock market has tracked higher in consecutive trading days, rallying more than 500 points 3.9 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just above the 13,800-point plateau ... ( read original story ...)
Superior U.S. Forces Could Break China’s Blockade of Taiwan: Navy Commander
An all-out invasion of the island isn't the only scenario troubling defense planners in Taipei and Washington. ( read original story ...)
The farmers caught up in Taiwan’s tensions with China
Fruit farmer Wu Cheng-wan says the ban from China came at exactly the wrong time. "This year I was very cautious," he says. "I was especially afraid because the lack of rain and drought disrupted ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan GDP growth cut likely, but will stay above 3%: Kung
Kung made the remarks as lawmakers raised concerns over the economy, inflation and monetary policy. The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics, which in August cut its growth ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says it will not rely on others for defense
Taiwan will not rely on others for its defense, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, while welcoming a U.S. commitment to the democratically governed island's security during what she called ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Businesses Support Reduction In Economic Dependence On Mainland China – CSIS Survey
Taiwan companies support a reduction in the island’s dependence on mainland China, according to a survey released today by U.S.-based Center for Strategic and International Studies. More than half ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is stockpiling supplies to prepare for blockade or attack, official says
... mainland China and Taiwan Chen said Taiwan was a free-market economy that respected commercial decisions. “So we will continue to see our companies working with their Chinese counterparts for ... ( read original story ...)