The United States will launch new trade talks with Taiwan, U.S. officials said on Wednesday, just days after the Biden administration excluded the Chinese-claimed island from its Asia-focused economic ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ban chip exports to Russia & Belarus over Ukraine invasion
Taiwan has just imposed a ban of all export of modern chips to Russia and Belarus. The government made the decision due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by the Russian forces. The Taiwanese Ministry ... ( read original story ...)
‘Pillar of Shame’ replica to feature at a vigil in Taipei
A scaled-down replica of the Pillar of Shame statue honoring the people who were killed in the Tiananmen Square Massacre in Beijing in 1989 is to be unveiled at a commemorative vigil in Taipei on ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan cheers ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ for defying Chinese censors
The flag used by the Beijing-claimed island was restored in the Tom Cruise blockbuster after being removed in an early trailer, which one moviegoer called “surprising and a joy.” ... ( read original story ...)
Why Is Taiwan Important to the United States?
In one way or another, contemporary Taiwan has been a matter of significance to the U.S. government for the last 70 years. ( read original story ...)
Smartphone-Chip Maker MediaTek Sees India Demand Fueling Growth
Taiwan’s MediaTek Inc. expects surging sales of smartphone and smart-television chips to continue to fuel growth in the key market of India, the fabless chipmaker’s country head said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. and Thonburi Hospital Collaborate to Create the New Chapter of Thailand’s “Smart Hospital” Services
On May 31st, 2022 Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (CHT) and Thonburi Hospital (TH) signed the "Smart Hospital" MOU. In light of the government of Thailand’s "Medical Hub of Asia" strategy in 2004, and its ... ( read original story ...)
U.S.-Taiwan trade talks could outpace Indo-Pacific effort -USTR official
New U.S. trade negotiations with Taiwan could move more quickly than broader talks with 12 Indo-Pacific countries given strong interest in Taipei and Washington in deepening economic ties, Deputy U.S. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Far EasTone, Ericsson Partner in E-waste Disposal and Management
Taiwan’s leading operator Far EasTone (FET) has partnered with Ericsson in e-waste disposal and management by signing up for the Ericsson Product Take-Back Program, which was established in 2005 to ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. updates fact sheet, again, says does not support Taiwan independence
The U.S. State Department has updated its fact sheet on Taiwan again, to reinstate a line about not supporting formal independence for the Chinese-claimed, democratically-governed island. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is moving away from ‘zero-covid.’ That’s harder than it seems.
Taiwan recently began to shift its pandemic approach. While China is doubling down on zero-covid policies, Taiwan has now decided to adopt a “living with the virus” mentality. After more than two ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATING MULTIMEDIA Taiwan tech firms unveil a new wave of AI solutions at Computex 2022
The updated release reads: Taiwan tech firms unveil a new wave of AI solutions ... eYs3D demoed its eCapture Depth Camera with 3D stereo vision technology, boasting realtime, human-like vision. This ... ( read original story ...)
NPP proposes no quarantine for business travelers
New Power Party Legislator Chiu Hsien-chih, center, flanked by a representative from the business community, left, and NPP deputy secretary Lee Chao-li speaks at a news conference at the Legislative ... ( read original story ...)
Doyle McManus: To deter China on Taiwan, Biden needs to reassure
Last week, in an unscripted moment, President Joe Biden warned bluntly that if China invades Taiwan, the United States will come to the island's defense. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan tells EU it will continue to be ‘trusted’ chip partner
Taiwan will continue to be a trusted partner for the global chip industry and help stabilise the supply chain, Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua told a senior European Union official at rare high-level ... ( read original story ...)
Could China Use Nuclear Weapons in War Over Taiwan?
China has publicly declared a policy of "no first use," but the Pentagon notes some ambiguity surrounding when it might not apply. ( read original story ...)