Executive Director of Global Taiwan Institute, Russell Hsiao, said that while China's views have 'some influence' on Washington, they are secondary to USA's own national interests. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says AstraZeneca COVID shot production talks fell through
Taiwan discussed with AstraZeneca Plc producing its COVID-19 vaccine but the talks fell through as the government felt it could not produce the 300 million shots the company requested, Health Minister ... ( read original story ...)
China Outraged After Japanese PM Calls Taiwan ‘Country’
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga mentioned Taiwan in Japan's legislature when discussing different countries' responses to their respective COVID-19 outbreaks on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Rejigged Chinese Taipei parades new naturalized player for Clark
ANGE Kouame won't be the only new naturalized player debuting in the third window of the 2021 Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. Chinese Taipei will be parading Mohammad Al Bachir Gadiaga, more known locally ... ( read original story ...)
China Tells U.S. To ‘Behave’ After Top Taiwan Official Chides Country
Brent Christensen, who heads the American Institute in Taiwan, reaffirmed Washington's firm backing of Taiwan's leadership during an interview with Taipei newspaper 'Apple Daily.' ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan activists slam ‘discriminatory’ coronavirus migrant curbs
Taiwanese rights activists on Thursday urged authorities to revoke a "discriminatory" ban on migrant workers going outside after a coronavirus outbreak spread to the island's lucrative tech sector. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ‘cautiously optimistic’ on resuming U.S. trade talks, official says
Taiwan is "cautiously optimistic" about resuming stalled high level trade talks with the United States this year, a senior official said on Thursday, after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken ... ( read original story ...)
How China beat three US presidents to become the world’s solar champion
For then-Hillsboro mayor Tom Hughes and the other politicians gathered to cheer the opening of a US$440 million solar panel plant in the city just west of Portland, Oregon, it was a moment of glory. ( read original story ...)
China Nationalists Mock Government Inaction Over U.S. Senators’ Taiwan Visit
China's state-owned media outlets were flooded with comments by unsatisfied Weibo users this week. This follows reports of the government's response to Sunday's visit to Taipei by three U.S. senators. ( read original story ...)
Chinese state media touts amphibious landing drill days after US senators visit Taiwan
The Chinese military's Eastern Theatre Command has included naval warfare as a compulsory training unit since September. ( read original story ...)
China Shows Off Army, Navy Landing Capabilities After U.S. Senators Visit Taiwan
The military exercise, which took place on an unspecified date, was released on Monday following the whirlwind visit to Taipei by three sitting U.S. senators. ( read original story ...)
The ‘two-track pandemic,’ EU vaccine passports and Project S: What to know about Covid-19 this week
As rich nations with high vaccine rates open up, cases surge in some of the world's poorest countries -- with few shots in sight. ( read original story ...)
China retaliates against US with amphibious landing exercises in Taiwan Strait
The Chinese military conducted amphibious landing exercises off its southeastern coast, one day after the US landed a C-17 strategic transport aircraft on the self-governed island of Taiwan.The drill ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing urges Taipei to refrain from political manipulation and allow Taiwanese people access to Chinese Covid-19 vaccines
The Chinese foreign ministry has called on Taipei to accept Beijing’s offer of vaccine assistance and let the people of Taiwan receive Chinese Covid-19 shots as the island faces a domestic spike in ... ( read original story ...)
Exporting Chinese surveillance: the security risks of ‘smart cities’
Critics say the technology can be a tool for ‘digital authoritarianism’ and leaves countries vulnerable to cyber attack ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing warns US against trade deal with Chinese Taipei
Beijing has issued a stark warning against Washington's plans to begin yet another trade deal with Chinese Taipei during a recent visit by a US delegation there. China's Foreign Ministry spokesman ... ( read original story ...)