Posts Tagged ‘ China ’

Taiwan receives two US early warning aircraft

Taiwan received two upgraded early warning aircraft from the United States Sunday, the island’s airforce said, as part of an arms deal that upset China-US relations. (read the story…) Related items Jeremy Lin Fever Reaches China and Taiwan Taiwan says US to upgrade island’s jets Home lures Taiwan businesses as China costs soar Taiwan's...

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Taiwan international visitors at record high

Taiwan said Tuesday a record 619,000 international visitors came to the island in November, boosted by a nearly 30 percent increase of arrivals from China. (read more…) Related items Fingerprint Cards secures record order in China worth SEK 44 M 'Asian Century' leads to influx of Chinese tourists Taiwan's Lantern Festival sees record 12m...

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Android 4.0 Tablet Under $100 Coming to U.S.

A 7-inch tablet running Android’s newest operating system began shipping in China this week for under $100 and will be available in the U.S. within several months, the slate’s makers said.  (read the story…) Related items $35 Android tablet coming to Philadelphia schools Toshiba LT170 Android tablet launches Android-powered Sony Tablet P with twin...

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China releases first of its kind Google Android 4.0 tablet under £100

A first-of-its-kind tablet with Google’s Android 4.0 priced under US$100 is now available in China, and will reach other countries soon, according to companies that helped build the device. (read the story…) Related items India's $35 Tablet Getting New Hardware, Android 4.0 Android-powered Sony Tablet P with twin displays now available from AT&T Google...

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China at the heart of tight Taiwan poll race

China at the heart of closely-fought Taiwan race (continue…) Related items China to allow individual tourism to Taiwan late June China and Taiwan US committed to Taiwan’s defence; says decision on arms sales will not be swayed by China Taishin Financial Eyeing New York Life Taiwan Unit – Report EM ASIA FX-Short-covering supports Asia...

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Chinese succession highlights military’s role

Maneuvering over China’s leadership succession is providing an opportunity for the powerful military to exert greater influence over decision-making, potentially dragging the government into a more confrontational stance with its neighbors and the U.S. (read more here…) Related items Make Money in Fast-Growing Emerging Markets the Easy Way Linde Expands TFT-LCD Footprint in China...

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Taiwan says US to upgrade island’s jets

Taiwan said Wednesday the United States had agreed to upgrade its existing F-16 fighter jets — widely seen as the second-best option for the island as it faces China’s growing military might. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan says US looking at military needs Taiwan reports progress on US deal to upgrade jets Jeremy...

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China hits out at US debt ‘addiction’ after downgrade

China hit out at the United States on Saturday after its unprecedented ratings downgrade, with state media saying that the world’s largest economy needed to cure its “addiction” to debt. (continue…) Related items Allies rally behind US but China scolds over downgrade Grenada fears Taiwan’s effort to collect $28M debt Taiwan sees ‘no impact’...

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Dell Launches 10-Inch Android Tablet Only In China

– Dell starts selling 10-inch tablet with Google’s Android software only in China (read the story…) Related items China releases first of its kind Google Android 4.0 tablet under £100 India's $35 Tablet Getting New Hardware, Android 4.0 Why the Google Android Tablet Market Is Far Weaker Than It Seems Android-powered Sony Tablet P...

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Foxconn Worker Falls to Death in Suspected Suicide

An employee of Foxconn fell to his death in China earlier this week, just a year after a string of suicides at its facilities in the country. (read the story…) Related items Another Worker Suicide at Apple Partner Foxconn Foxconn to spend $210M on new Apple production plant Foxconn denies report it is working...

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China to allow individual tourism to Taiwan late June

China to allow individual tourism to Taiwan late June (continue…) Related items China at the heart of tight Taiwan poll race Taiwan applicants eager for third Strait Forum in June China and Taiwan US committed to Taiwan’s defence; says decision on arms sales will not be swayed by China Taishin Financial Eyeing New York...

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Dell to launch 10-inch Android tablet in China

Dell Inc has chosen to launch its new 10-inch Android tablet in China this summer, passing up on a U.S., Europe launch, as China emerges as a front line battle for tablets. (read the story…) Related items China releases first of its kind Google Android 4.0 tablet under £100 Apple iPad outmuscles Android in...

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