For Taiwan, what has been a success story so far may be only a fine line away from calamity because of its overreliance on China and its relatively weak connections with the rest of the world. ( read original story ...)
Asia’s largest hybrid smart city event, starting from Mar. 23 to 26 in Taipei
Over the past 7 years, Smart City Summit and Expo (SCSE), organized by Taipei Computer Association (TCA), has grown to be the largest ... ( read original story ...)
Report: Taiwan’s military to build high-altitude missile defense network
Taiwan's defense ministry publicly disclosed plans to build a high-altitude ballistic missile defense network in cooperation with the United States. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan warns firms in Myanmar to fly flags after anti-China attacks
Taiwan on Monday advised its companies in Myanmar to fly the island's flag to distinguish themselves from Chinese businesses, which came under attack over the weekend amid a bloody crackdown on ... ( read original story ...)
China building new helicopter base facing Taiwan Strait: Report
China is building a new helicopter base in Fujian province that could threaten Taiwan, a Taiwanese military expert said citing satellite imagery. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan central bank seen holding fire again with economy strong: Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's central bank is expected to keep its policy rate steady at a record low this week as the economy continues to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic, supported by strong ... ( read original story ...)
US Urges Paraguay to Work with Taiwan Amid Pandemic Protests
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Paraguay to work with its diplomatic ally Taiwan to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, after protests in the South American country over the government's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Japan to Jointly Promote Hakka Beauty in Post-Pandemic Era
TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 15 March 2021 - Taiwan and Japan have long enjoyed close relations historically, culturally, and economically. Of Taiwan's early Hakka emigrants, many had opted for ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tells firms in Myanmar to fly flags to distinguish from China
TAIPEI (REUTERS) - Taiwan's de facto embassy in Myanmar has advised Taiwanese companies operating in the country to fly the island's flag and hang signs stating they are from Taiwan to avoid being ... ( read original story ...)
US urges Paraguay to work with Taiwan amid COVID-19 pandemic protests
TAIPEI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Paraguay to work with its diplomatic ally Taiwan to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, after protests in the South American country over the ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. urges Paraguay to work with Taiwan amid pandemic protests
TAIPEI (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Paraguay to work with its diplomatic ally Taiwan to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, after protests in the South American country ... ( read original story ...)
Amid pressure from China, Taiwan stands firm – and looks to international allies to support its autonomy
And Beijing’s diplomacy may be sophisticated enough to bar the self-governing nation from international organizations and suffocate Taipei’s foreign relations. But there is value in shaming Beijing, ... ( read original story ...)
More firms to file reports in English
A total of 657 companies listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) and the Taipei Exchange (TPEX) are this year required to upload their annual reports in English before their annual shareholders’ ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft probes if hackers saw e-mail to local partner
DEVCORE (戴夫寇爾), a small firm based in Taipei that specializes in discovering computer security flaws, in December last year said that it had found bugs affecting Microsoft’s widely used Exchange ... ( read original story ...)
Notes from central Taiwan: Taiwan’s spent nuclear fuel problem
Rene Vienet: As the negotiator in Taipei of the French supply to Taiwan Power Company of enriched uranium, I was the main messenger of France’s commitment that the recycling option for spent nuclear ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan chefs create pineapple dishes after China ban
Taipei chef Hung Ching Lung The spiky fruit became a politically charged symbol after China banned the import of Taiwan’s pineapples on March 1, citing pests. In response, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing ... ( read original story ...)