Taipei has described the requirement that its staff in the city recognise the one-China policy as an ‘unreasonable political precondition’ for renewing their work visas. ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese staff to leave Hong Kong office in ‘one China’ row
"at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url=" Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwanese staff working at the island’s representative office in Hong Kong will begin leaving the Chinese-run city ... ( read original story ...)
G7 support a boost to Taiwan’s importance but could threaten its security
Diplomatic rhetoric could give the impression the island is unsafe for investors, some say – and push Beijing into a ‘one-sided unification attempt by force’, analysts said. ( read original story ...)
Tycoon wades in as Taiwan struggles for vaccines
Taiwan has seen a frenzy of activity to get supplies of Covid vaccines as cases spike. But its geopolitical predicament is creating complications oth ... ( read original story ...)
MEPs push Brussels to follow Biden on Taiwan trade
EU lawmakers are fed up with the European Commission’s reluctance to start an investment deal with Taiwan, while U.S. Joe Biden has his sights set on trade talks with ... ( read original story ...)
Why Taiwan’s Covid-19 disruptions may give mainland Chinese chip makers more pricing power
The global semiconductor shortage has meant most chip factories are fully booked but a potential drop in Taiwan’s production capacity due to the recent Covid-19 outbreak on the island could give ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says 240,000 COVID-19 Moderna doses to arrive on Friday
A further 240,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses from Moderna Inc (MRNA.O) will arrive in Taiwan on Friday afternoon, Deputy Minister of the Interior Chen Tsung-yen said, boosting the island's slow ... ( read original story ...)
Fitch Revises Outlook on Taiwan Life to Stable, Affirms IFS Rating at ‘BBB+’
Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on Taiwan Life Insurance Co. Ltd.'s Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating and ... ( read original story ...)
Global Corporate Sustainability Awards (GCSA) launched for 2021
To recognize sustainability initiatives response to the pandemic, GCSA, organized by Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE), specially established the Special Award for Pandemic Response in ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Push for US commission to investigate virus
There’s a push on Capitol Hill and beyond for a full-blown investigation of the coronavirus outbreak by a national commission like the one that looked into 9/11. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan places eighth in global IMD rankings
Taiwan moved up three spots from last year to place eighth, its best performance since 2013, in the latest annual world competitiveness rankings, released yesterday by the International Institute for ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan could become an even greater economic partner for CEE
Trade and investment ties between Taiwan and Central and Eastern Europe are at record levels, but there’s still plenty of room for more. ( read original story ...)
‘If China takes Taiwan, it’s all over’: Haley urges US to act ‘strongly’
Indian American Republican politician Nikki Haley said the US must act "strongly" against China, stating that if Beijing took control of Taiwan, it would be emboldened to seize other territories ... ( read original story ...)
Bridgestone selling synthetic rubber business in China
Bridgestone Corp. is selling its synthetic rubber production business in China to Taipei-based materials and chemicals supplier LCY Corp., in line with the group's mid-term (2021-2023) business plan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Miaoli reports 18 new COVID-19 cases at 4 high-tech firms
Taiwan's Miaoli County on Tuesday reported 18 new cases of COVID-19 involving four local tech companies, including for the first time one from flat panel maker Innolux Corp. Eleven of the new cases ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reports 167 new domestic COVID-19 cases
Taiwan reported 167 new domestic COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, up from the previous day's figure of 132. A woman wearing a protective face mask and shield waits to board a high-speed train in ... ( read original story ...)