There are many advantages for China if its blow-up over Taiwan turns into war – but there’s one move that could bring the Asian superpower to its knees. In any war over Taiwan, China has one huge ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing Squeezes Taiwan’s Economy; Rejects Shipment For Not Having ‘Taiwan, China’ Label
Chinese customs have told Taiwanese exporters that their goods should not be labeled as originating from "Taiwan" or the "Republic of China." ... ( read original story ...)
UK summons Chinese ambassador over ‘aggressive’ escalation on Taiwan
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Wednesday summoned China's ambassador to Britain, Zheng Zeguang, to explain China's actions towards Taiwan. "I instructed officials to summon the Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
China Says Taiwan Military Drills Over, Plans Regular Patrols
China’s military said exercises held around Taiwan in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit had concluded, while pledging to continue regular patrols near the island. Most Read from ... ( read original story ...)
China military ‘completes various tasks’ around Taiwan, will conduct regular patrols
China's military has "completed various tasks" around Taiwan but will conduct regular patrols, it said on Wednesday, potentially signalling an end to days of war games but also that Beijing will keep ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan residents largely calm in the face of Chinese anger
Many people on self-ruled Taiwan look upon China's unprecedented military exercises with calm resignation, doubting that war is imminent and if anything, feeling pride in their democratic island's ... ( read original story ...)
Apple supplier Foxconn’s Q2 profit up 12% on cloud demand
Apple Inc supplier Foxconn reported on Wednesday a 12% jump in second-quarter net profit, beating market estimates, helped by strong demand for its cloud computing products. The Taiwanese company, the ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sees Blow To Taiwan Economy If China Trade Hit Persists
Taiwan’s economy could take serious damage if tensions with China lead to broad and lasting disruptions in cross-strait trade, with large global repercussions possible, warned economists at Goldman ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-China extends military drills around Taiwan after Pelosi visit
Chinese navy ships remained active off both Taiwan's east and west coasts on Wednesday morning, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters, as Beijing kept up military drills in protest against last ... ( read original story ...)
China Blames Taiwan’s Leaders for Increasing Risk of War
China accused Taiwan’s ruling party of damaging the chances of peaceful reunification by pursuing “separatist” policies, as Beijing published its first white paper on its dispute with Taipei in two ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese and Taiwan navy ships stay close to Strait median line – source
About 20 Chinese navy and Taiwan navy ships continued to stay close to the median line of the Taiwan Strait as of Wednesday morning, a source briefed on the matter told Reuters. Several Chinese navy ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Stocks Tipped To Head South On Wednesday
The Taiwan stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last five trading days since the end of the two-day slide in which it had slumped more than 250 points or 1.7 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan security officials want Foxconn to drop stake in Chinese chipmaker – FT
The deal will definitely not go through, the report added, citing a senior Taiwanese government official involved in national security issues. Taiwan, the world's largest contract electronics maker, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Launches Virtual Event Showcasing Taiwan’s Family Travel Offerings with Appearances from Special Guests
Taiwan Tourism Bureau hosted a virtual event in collaboration with special guests to speak to Taiwan's family friendly offerings to media and content creators. The event on August 4th aimed to ... ( read original story ...)
War Lab puts risk of China/Taiwan conflict at 74% in 2020, which Ray Dalio’s research seeks to emulate
Amidst news that the US has sensationally relocated one-quarter of its entire strategic B2 stealth bomber fleet to Australia due to the rising risks of war with China over Taiwan, it is worth revising ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwanese foreign minister says China drills part of a game-plan for invasion
Taiwan’s foreign minister said on Tuesday that China was using the military drills it launched in protest against U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit as a game-plan to prepare for an invasion of ... ( read original story ...)