We have said that we do not support Taiwan independence and we have said that we expect cross-strait differences to be resolved by peaceful means’ ... ( read original story ...)
Nancy Pelosi to meet Taiwan’s president on Wednesday
Speaker of the US House of Representatives, plans to meet Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday, in a controversial visit that has triggered concern about a ... ( read original story ...)
Kirby on reported Pelosi trip to Taiwan: We shouldn’t be intimidated by China’s rhetoric
White House national security spokesman John Kirby on Monday said a potential visit by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to Taiwan is “not uncommon” and there was no reason for recent threats by the ... ( read original story ...)
Pelosi reportedly set to visit Taiwan despite warnings from US and Chinese officials
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly set to add a stop in Taiwan to the itinerary of a congressional trip she is leading to the Indo-Pacific, including an overnight stay in the Taiwanese capital, ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Passes CHIPS Act, Increasing Restrictions on China Lead to Rising Geopolitical Risk, Says Trendforce
The disruption of the chip supply chain caused by the pandemic in the past two years, as well as geopolitical flashpoints such as Sino-US trade frictions and the Russia-Ukraine war, have led regional ... ( read original story ...)
Nancy Pelosi’s potential visit to Taiwan raises US-China tensions
The speaker of the US House of Representatives begins a trip to Asia on Monday. Although she has not confirmed that she will visit Taipei, the possibility has aroused the anger of Beijing, which is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Dollar Slides as Growth, Geopolitical Risks Sap Sentiment
The Taiwan dollar slid past a key psychological level of 30 per US dollar for the first time since June 2020 as a double whammy of heightened geopolitical risks and weaker economic growth weigh on the ... ( read original story ...)
Nancy Pelosi Heads To Asia, But No Word On Potential Taiwan Visit
The speaker of the House said the trip would "reaffirm America’s strong and unshakeable commitment to our allies." ... ( read original story ...)
Anthony Albanese coy on if Australia would defend Taiwan militarily if China invaded
Anthony Albanese has taken a subtle dig at the previous government while declaring he would not be drawn into a hypothetical about Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: China escalates threats over Pelosi’s possible visit to Taiwan
China has escalated its threats over Nancy Pelosi’s potential visit to Taiwan this week and conducted naval exercises across the region, just hours before the US House Speaker was expected to arrive ... ( read original story ...)
Japan group to aid Taipei’s CPTPP bid
The Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (JTEA) is prioritizing helping Taiwan gain entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Japanese Representative ... ( read original story ...)
Why Taiwan is the biggest flashpoint in the increasingly fraught US-China relationship
While there’s no shortage of conflicts between the U.S. and China, an escalating confrontation over Taiwan is dialing up the tension. ( read original story ...)
China warns it will ‘resolutely safeguard national sovereignty’ as tensions rise over Taiwan
China has warned it will "resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity" as tensions rise over Taiwan, amid rumours of a US visit to the self-ruled island. Air force spokesman ... ( read original story ...)
Nancy Pelosi’s itinerary for Asia visit released – and there’s no mention of Taiwan
There is no mention of Taiwan pic.twitter.com/cxRdIG7G75 — John Hudson (@John_Hudson) July 31, 2022 Last week, the Financial Times reported that Ms Pelosi planned to visit Taiwan in the next month. ( read original story ...)
Pelosi announces Asia trip itinerary with no mention of Taiwan
Reports that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi planned to visit Taiwan with a congressional delegation sparked angry reaction in China. ( read original story ...)
UG Investment steps outside greater China as risks of Taiwan conflict grow
UG Investment, one of the oldest hedge funds specialising in Chinese markets, is planning to open its first office outside greater China to step up investment in south-east Asia in a move that would ... ( read original story ...)