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Interactive Brokers expands global reach to Taipei Exchange
Interactive Brokers (IBKR) added the Taipei Exchange (TPEx) to its platform, allowing its eligible clients to trade equities, exchange-traded funds, and Taiwan Depositary Receipts listed on TPEx, ...
China and Japan are in a vicious game of chicken over Taiwan
Mr Xi reportedly told her that China was willing to “work with Japan to…advance the strategic, mutually beneficial relationship” (with the usual finger-wagging reference to Japan’s wartime “history of ...
A China plan to paralyze Taiwan, cripple US supply chain is an effective strategy, report warns
A new report predicts that China intends to first non-militarily conquer Taiwan through “energy coercion” and then trigger a “global catastrophe” by wreaking havoc to the island’s […] ...
Taiwan charges Chinese national and six others for spying
TAIPEI: Taiwanese prosecutors charged seven people, including a Chinese national, on Tuesday (Nov 18) with violating national security after they allegedly collected military secrets for China.China ...
Japan says jets scrambled as China flew drone near island close to Taiwan
Tension between Japan and China has escalated over the new Japanese leader's suggestion Tokyo could intervene militarily if Beijing attacks Taiwan.
Taiwan is sending everyone a handbook to prepare them for war. Here’s what’s inside.
The book contains specific instructions to stock up on supplies, prepare go-bags, and to establish emergency meeting points with family members.
Lightsource BP secures financing for 115 MWp fishery solar project in Taiwan
Financial package announcement coincides with groundbreaking ceremony for Project Budai in Chiayi County, Taiwan. The 115 MWp project is expected to be complete in 2026, according to Lightsource BP.
Tiny Tuvalu says it treasures ‘special relationship’ with Taiwan
Tuvalu is one of 12 countries to maintain formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwan detains Chinese citizen on suspicion of espionage
Taiwan said on Tuesday (Nov 18) it had detained a Chinese citizen on suspicion of espionage after breaking up a plot to entice serving and retired military personal to collect classified ...
Japan movie releases postponed in China after Taiwan row
Delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chinese state media said.
Taiwan to further tighten export controls for dual-use technology
Taiwan will tighten its export controls for potential dual-use civilian-military technology to include quantum computers and advanced semiconductor equipment to fulfil its obligations to stop weapons ...
10 Photos of Johnny Knoxville’s Wife: Meet Emily Ting — Award-Winning Writer, Director and Producer
Meet Emily Ting, the award-winning filmmaker and newlywed wife of Johnny Knoxville — from her Taipei roots to her acclaimed career as a writer, director and producer.
Japan’s new leader’s remarks on threats toward Taiwan spark tensions with China
Less than a month into her term, Japan's conservative leader has stirred tensions with China by suggesting a Chinese move against Taiwan could prompt a Japanese military response.
China’s energy siege of Taiwan could cripple US supply chains, report warns
China may conquer Taiwan through energy blockade and gray-zone tactics rather than military invasion, new defense study reveals. Beijing's strategy targets fuel imports.
Taiwanese government paid thousands for New England lawmakers to visit
The Taiwanese government paid thousands of dollars to fly New England lawmakers there for a multi-day visit this month that included a stay at a five-star hotel in Taipei and meetings with top ...