Taiwan has seen a growing number of #MeToo style allegations, especially against political figures. The past two weeks have seen a wave of #MeToo-style allegations in Taiwanese society. While the sexual harassment accusations first began within the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP),
Taipei says Mirage 2000-5s remain viable for service
Taipei has given assurance that its Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighters remain available for service, amid concerns about costs and sustainment for the two-decade old fleet.
Taiwan needs European friends to keep China at bay, minister says on tour
Taiwan wants to secure peace and stability by maintaining the status quo in its relationship with neighbouring China and needs the support of European states to do so, Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph ...
Japan takes center stage at Taipei food show
Japanese food products took center stage at the opening of Taiwan's annual food show Wednesday, attracting large crowds of Taiwanese gastronomes to its pavilions that included a Kyushu booth, which ...
Erdogan accepts steps new finance minister will take but maintains view on interest rates
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said his newly appointed Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek will take unspecified steps swiftly with the central bank, but that it was a mistake to suggest Erdogan had ...
Why Taiwan Has a Lock on the World’s Chip Market
Chris Miller explains why it’s so difficult to make high-end semiconductors—and how a war over Taiwan could induce a global crisis.
Cabinet consultant dismissed over assault claims
Asked about the issue before an afternoon news conference, the premier said that Cheng had been dismissed in accordance with government regulations, as implication in a sexual harassment case would ...
Activewear brand Xexymix to expand business in Taiwan
South Korea's leading activewear brand Xexymix will open multiple pop-up stores in Taiwan as part of its efforts to expand its business there, its operator said Wednesday. Xexymix opened its second ...
Taiwan needs European friends to maintain status quo in strait, minister says
Taiwan wants to secure peace and stability by maintaining the status quo in the Taiwan strait shared with China, but keeping that will need support from European states, Taiwan's Foreign Minister ...
Taiwan Needs European Friends to Maintain Status Quo, Minister Says
PRAGUE (Reuters) -Taiwan wants to secure peace and stability by maintaining the status quo across the Taiwan Strait that it shares with China and needs the support of European states to do so, Taiwan ...
Intel in talks to be anchor investor in chip firm Arm’s IPO
British chip designer Arm Ltd, backed by Softbank Group Corp, is in talks with potential strategic investors including Intel Corp to anchor what is expected to be one of the largest initial public ...
A political drama series on Netflix has sparked a #MeToo wave in Taiwan
The show triggered a wave of sexual harassment allegations that led to a series of high-level resignations that rocked Taiwan's political scene.
French Finance Chief Won’t Meet Taiwanese Minister on Paris Trip
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire isn’t planning to meet Taiwanese economic affairs chief Wang Mei-Hua during a trip to Paris this week that comes just days before Chinese Premier Li Qiang is due ...
Taiwan Stock Market Has Positive Lead
The Taiwan stock market has moved higher in three straight sessions, climbing more than 480 points or 2.9 percent along the way. The ...
Subscriber Exclusive: Why Taiwan Has a Lock on the World’s Chip Market
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) controls about 90 percent of the market for advanced chips—and it doesn’t seem as if any other company or country can catch up. What is TSMC’s secret ...
Chinese man arrested over graffiti at US Consulate in Hong Kong, police say
Hong Kong police arrested a man who allegedly spray-painted graffiti on the wall and gate of the U.S. Consulate, according to media reports and the police.