Posts Tagged ‘ Beijing ’

500 arrested Asia-wide over telecom scam

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BEIJING: Nearly 500 people were seized by police across Asia over an $11.5-million telecom scam targeting people in China, state media said on Thursday. (read on…) Related items 500 arrested Asia-wide over telecom scam: state media Taiwan market: HTC recaptures top handset vendor ranking in April Infonetics: Operators Using Residential Gateways to Boost Broadband...

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Computex 2012: Irtouch claims breakthrough in infrared touch

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Beijing Irtouch Systems has claimed that it has made a breakthrough in delivering new infrared multi-touch products that have the thinnest borders in the world. The products will be showcased at Computex 2012 that (read the story…) Related items Foxconn denies report it's working on Apple iTV Tech agenda: Internet Week New York, FutureEverything...

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US diplomat in Beijing as activist custody unknown

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A senior U.S. diplomat arrived in China on a hurried mission Sunday as new problems — from possible U.S. arms sales to Taiwan to the custody of a blind dissident — threaten to complicate relations with Beijing ahead of high-level talks. (read more here…) Related items Renesas says to tie up with TSMC in...

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Taiwan welcomes US reconsideration on jet sale

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Taiwan said it welcomed the pledge by the United States to reconsider a proposed sale of new fighter jets to the island, a defence deal likely to upset Beijing. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan's president set to start 2nd term under China's shadow, but with improved economic ties China shadow looming, Taiwan's Ma...

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Chinese spies target Taiwan's U.S.-made defenses

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Though relations between the two nations have warmed in recent years, Beijing has never recanted a vow to retake the island, by force if necessary. (read more here…) Related items US diplomat in Beijing as activist custody unknown Taiwan and China: Just wait and see China, US hold defense talks despite frictions over arms...

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Beijing mayor visits Taiwan amid protests

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Beijing's mayor arrived in Taiwan Thursday, officials said, amid protests from dozens of anti-China activists who labelled him a "human rights villain". (read the story…) Related items China warns U.S. against arms sales to Taiwan Taiwan protests to Japan after activist boat ‘barred’ Two US-built minehunters to join Taiwan navy 'World's oldest junk' returns...

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Taiwan and China: Just wait and see

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De facto independent nation plans to outlast Beijing’s rulers (read more here…) Related items US diplomat in Beijing as activist custody unknown Chinese spies target Taiwan's U.S.-made defenses China, US hold defense talks despite frictions over arms sales to Taiwan Gambia: Nation, Taiwan Reaffirm Commitment to Bilateral Ties 500 arrested Asia-wide over telecom scam

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Taiwan's Ma wins second term as president

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Taiwan's Beijing-friendly leader Ma Ying-jeou secured a second four-year term as president Saturday, promising better ties with China after an election watched intently by the United States. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan’s leader urges China to free dissidents Tens of thousands gather to protest ahead of Taiwan president's inauguration Taiwan's president set to...

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Beijing, Washington closely watch Taiwan polls

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Taiwan’s two leading presidential candidates have much in common: both are products of prestigious foreign universities, both come from well-established families, and neither is particularly charismatic. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan to step up security for polls candidates Taiwan welcomes US reconsideration on jet sale Beijing mayor visits Taiwan amid protests Taiwan's Ma...

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China, US hold defense talks despite frictions over arms sales to Taiwan

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Beijing, Dec 8 (ANI): China and the United States kicked off annual defense consultative talks (DCT) in Beijing, despite recent frictions in ties over US arms sales to Taiwan. (read more here…) Related items US diplomat in Beijing as activist custody unknown Chinese spies target Taiwan's U.S.-made defenses Taiwan and China: Just wait and...

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Taiwan opposition candidate vows peace with China

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The opposition candidate in Taiwan’s presidential elections tried to ease fears Tuesday that a victory for her would lead to more tensions with China, saying she would seek peace with Beijing. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan welcomes US reconsideration on jet sale China, Taiwan 1-1 in Davis Cup Beijing mayor visits Taiwan amid...

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Taiwan opposition claims China interfering in polls

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Taiwan’s main opposition claimed Sunday that Beijing was colluding with the country’s China-friendly government to ensure its re-election in January polls, triggering a rebuttal from the ruling party. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan party names female runner Taiwan plans to merge presidential, legislative polls Taiwan welcomes US reconsideration on jet sale Taiwan’s NCKU...

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