War over Taiwan would have a cost in blood and treasure so vast that even those unhappiest with the status quo have reason not to risk it.
Markets gird for volatility as Taiwan heads to vote
China said the poll was a choice between "peace and war".In an election-packed 2024, Taiwan will be the first major economy to vote as it holds presidential and parliamentary elections on Saturday, ...
HCMF Group Showcases Latest Intelligent Cabins and Innovative In-Car Safety Technology at CES 2024
HCMF Group, a global automotive components leader, showcases intelligent cabin products at CES 2024 (Booth 7211), supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. With planning and guidance from the ...
Taiwan presidential hopeful Hou promises to boost island’s defense and restart talks with China
One of Taiwan’s leading opposition party candidates in Saturday’s presidential election has promised to boost the island’s defense capabilities while restarting dialogue with ...
Biden administration meddles in the Taiwanese election
Biden’s plans for a high-level delegation to Taipei makes clear that the US intends to continue to heighten tensions with China regardless of who is elected on Saturday. To leak the news just prior to ...
Joe Biden to send delegation to Taipei after Taiwan’s election
WASHINGTON (Financial Times) -- President Joe Biden plans to send a high-level delegation of former top officials to Taipei after the election in Taiwan on Saturday, a move that could complicate ...
Biden plans to send U.S. delegation to Taiwan, FT reports
President Joe Biden plans to send a delegation of former high-ranking American officials to Taiwan, reports Financial Times. According to the news agency, the Biden administration has proposed to lead ...
Ahead of key election, Taiwan’s identity politics shapes views on China
Voters in Taiwan say cross-strait relations is a top consideration as they cast their votes in Taiwan's presidential election this Saturday.Why it matters: Taiwan's residents increasingly identify as ...
2024 will be Asia’s time to shine–but a series of pivotal elections could change everything
The opposition's Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate, Hou Yu-ih, speaks during a campaign rally in Taipei ahead of Taiwan's general election. I-HWA CHENG - AFP/Getty Images 2024 will be a year ...
U.S. and China keep a close watch as Taiwan heads to the polls
The Jan. 13 elections in the democratically-governed island claimed by China are among the earliest held of several in other countries this year.
With threats, pressure and financial lures, China seen as aiming to influence Taiwan’s elections
China is being accused of using military threats, diplomatic pressure and fake news in a broad strategy to influence voters in Taiwan’s elections to pick candidates who favor unification ...
Taiwan domestic banks extended more loans in November
The bad loans ratio fell by 0.01 percentage point, according to the FSC. Taiwan banks’ outstanding loans increased by $2.79b (NT$87.2b) in November 2023, according to data released by the Financial ...
As election nears in Taiwan, many young voters say China isn’t their biggest concern
Young Taiwanese voters will play a key role in Saturday’s presidential election, but China’s threats are not the only thing on their mind as they head to the polls.
Taiwan elections: The contest China calls a choice between war and peace
Tensions with Beijing are high as Taiwan heads to the polls to choose a new president. Sky News looks at the three people hoping to be elected - and what's at stake for the island.
Taiwan Shares May Open In The Red On Wednesday
The Taiwan stock market turned lower again on Tuesday, one day after halting the four-day slide in which it had stumbled more than ...
Taiwan regulator says banks, fintechs should push digital ID verification envelope
The FSC’s digital identity authentication and authorization-themed supervision sandbox and business trial launched in 2022.