Concerns about China's power in the region have grown, particularly after Chinese Secretary General Xi Jinping ordered military exercises around Taiwan. Last month, Biden said on CBS News that the U.S ... ( read original story ...)
NTA denies interfering in lottery tender for AIT
CTBC Financial Holding, which operates the national lottery, last week announced a lucrative worldwide tender for technical services. A report published yesterday by the Chinese-language United Daily ... ( read original story ...)
Russian journalist Sobchak faces investigation – TASS
TV anchor and journalist Ksenia Sobchak attends a session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 3, 2021. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan won’t take ‘extreme steps’ on stocks unless really necessary
Taiwan will not take “extreme steps” to stabilize the falling stock market unless it is really necessary, the head of the island’s financial regulator said on Monday. We apologize, but this video has ... ( read original story ...)
US defense chief sidesteps questions on Biden’s pledge to defend Taiwan
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday dodged questions about whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan against an invasion from China. “In accordance with the Taiwan Relations Act, you know ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-U.S. defense secretary sees no imminent invasion of Taiwan by China
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Sunday he sees no imminent invasion of Taiwan by China but said China was trying to establish a "new normal" with its military activities around the island. ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese exports expected to struggle
The minister of finance said that the nation is watching the economic progress of China carefully and is trying to mitigate risks from there by diversifying Taiwan’s exports are expected to slow to a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Regulator Tightens Short Selling Rules as Market Slumps
Taiwan’s financial regulator is tightening rules on short selling as a way to stabilize its equities market following the broader selloff in recent weeks. Most Read from BloombergMacKenzie Scott Files ... ( read original story ...)
Bullish about recovery, Starlux debuts on Taiwan’s stock market
Starlux Airlines has listed on the Taiwanese stock exchange, as the airline eyes expansion opportunities with a travel recovery in full swing. ( read original story ...)
Paraguay says ‘excellent’ Taiwan ties do not depend on new investment
The country’s foreign ministry said it was not seeking a ‘quid pro quo’ to maintain its diplomatic relationship with Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Paraguay says ‘excellent’ Taiwan ties not conditional on new investment
Paraguay's foreign ministry said on Thursday that the South American country's diplomatic ties with Taiwan were "excellent" and not conditional on extra investment, amid rising pressure from China to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Spent $8.25 Billion to Hold Back Currency Depreciation in H1
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's central bank said ... of the foreign exchange markets of small and open economies, affecting financial stability and prices. Short-term cross-border capital movement ... ( read original story ...)
Capital Outflows Likely ‘Temporary’, Taiwan Can Keep Markets Stable-Finance Minister
Speaking to Reuters in Manila on the sidelines of the Asian Development Bank's annual meeting, Su acknowledged concerns about capital outflows but pointed out Taiwan's central bank has publicly said ... ( read original story ...)
Export-led Taiwan signals weakening global demand in new omen of recession as WTO predicts trade downturn
Taiwan's National Development Council said its 'overall monitoring indicator' for the US$760 billion economy fell by one point in August to 23 World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala calls ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan spent $8.25 bln to hold back currency depreciation in H1
Taiwan's central bank said on Wednesday that in the first half of this year it sold a net $8.25 billion to intervene in the foreign exchange market to try and arrest the Taiwan dollar's devaluation, ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Buttigieg backs Taiwan participation in UN civil aviation body
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called on Tuesday to allow Taiwan to participate in a U.N. body overseeing civil aviation, drawing criticism from the Chinese government. "We believe that ... ( read original story ...)