From learning combat basics to debunking disinformation in civil defence courses bankrolled by a tech billionaire, these ordinary Taiwanese citizens are preparing for war with China.
Taiwan’s BLF denies criticism of funds, says they achieved record return
Taiwan’s Bureau of Labor Funds (BLF) says the eight funds it supervises posted an average annualised investment return of 10.82% in the 11 months to November, the highest since the supervisory body ...
Taiwan extends anti-dumping tariffs on toweling products from China
The Customs Administration extended the anti-dumping tariffs of 29.72 percent on bath towels, pillow covers, napkins, tablecloths, footpads and semi-finished products sold by Chinese exporters, the ...
Luxshare Taking Over Chinese iPhone Assembly Plant
The world’s second-largest iPhone manufacturer will pay $300 million to Pegatron to acquire a 62.5% stake in the company's Shanghai facility.
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corporation Limited (NASDAQ: APWC) ("APWC" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of wire and cable products for the telecommunications and electric-power industries in ...
Global Impact: time to reflect on 2023 for mainland China, Hong Kong and the rest of the world, and look ahead to 2024
In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at the events that shaped 2023, and looks forward to what we can expect in mainland China, Hong Kong and the rest of the world in 2024.
Taiwan Ranked 14th Wealthiest Country for Purchasing Power – TaiwanPlus News
Global Finance magazine has ranked Taiwan the 14th-richest country in the world for 2023, with 193 economies adjusted for purchasing power parity.
Taiwan warns of ‘disturbing’ election interference by China
Taiwan’s chief representative in Australia, Douglas Hsu, says China has ramped up efforts to influence the island’s January 13 election.
Disputes over China ties sour Taiwan election campaign
Bitter disputes on how to handle relations with China and avoid conflict are dominating the final stretch of election campaigning in Taiwan, as some polls show a tight race between the main two ...
China’s Xi Jinping makes televised pledge to absorb Taiwan by 2049
President uses new year address to call for ‘reunification’ weeks ahead of key elections in separatist island nation ...
Taiwan president says ties with China must be decided by will of the people
China has been ramping up military pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over democratically governed Taiwan, which holds elections on Jan. 13.
China’s Xi terms Taiwan reunification ‘inevitable’
BEIJING: China’s “reunification” with Taiwan is inevitable, President Xi Jinping said in his New Year’s address on Sunday, striking a stronger tone than he did last year with less than two weeks to go ...
Xi: Reunification with Taiwan inevitable
President Xi Jinping declares that China's reunification with Taiwan is inevitable ahead of the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. The ...
China’s Xi touts ‘manufacturing prowess’ in electric vehicles and passenger planes amid growing signs of weakness in economy
The incumbent Democratic Progressive Party seeks to strengthen Taipei’s ties with Washington, while the opposition Kuomintang — an increasingly close second in the most recent polls — is Beijing’s ...
Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s address
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan during his televised New Year’s address, renewing Beijing’s threats to take over the self-ruled island, which it ...
China’s Xi Hails ‘Resilient’ Economy In Bullish New Year Speech
President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Chinese economy had grown "more resilient and dynamic" in 2023, despite financial figures continuing to disappoint as the post-Covid recovery stalls.