U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Monday said she had spoken with the chief executive of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (2330.TW) (TSMC) and that he had asked for help getting access ... ( read original story ...)
At 100, China’s Communist Party looks to cement its future
In the build-up to the July 1 anniversary, Xi and the party have exhorted its members and the nation to remember the early days of struggle in the hills of the inland city of Yan’an ... such as South ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Taiwan to Talk Chips, Vaccines as Long-Stalled Talks Begin
The U.S. and Taiwan will sit down Wednesday for long-stalled trade talks, with computer chips and vaccines likely replacing pork and beef as the main topics of discussion.Ensuring stable supplies of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan a Growing Thorn in China’s Side As Xi Jinping Feels ‘Unification’ Pressure
As the Communist Part of China marks its 100-year anniversary this week, officials continue to describe Taiwan as a "core interest." ... ( read original story ...)
China Spars With Japan Over Calling Taiwan a Country, Calling it ‘Serious Violation’
Japan's deputy defense minister Yasuhide Nakayama said Monday that it was necessary to "wake up" and protect the Taiwan "as a democratic country," amid growing pressures from Chinese and Russian ... ( read original story ...)
China blasts Japanese minister’s ‘sinister’ remarks about Taiwan
Beijing lodges diplomatic protest with Japan after defence minister calls island a ‘democratic country’ ... ( read original story ...)
White House Ignores China’s Threats Over Taiwan Trade Talks
The Biden administration has expressed determination to resume trade talks between the U.S. and Taiwan, despite recent warnings out of Beijing calling for an end to all forms of engagement with the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan representative leaves Macau over ‘one China’ spat
The acting chief of Taiwan's representative office in Macau has returned home after refusing to sign a document recognising China's sovereignty over the self-ruled island, Taipei said on Tuesday. It ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.9 just reported 90 km southeast of Taipei, Taiwan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 occurred only 14 minutes ago 90 km southeast of Taipei, Taiwan, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported. The quake hit at a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s unity cracks under Chinese disinformation onslaught
That unity is cracking. Although there are no surveys that allow direct comparisons with the Pew data, Taiwan’s first domestic coronavirus outbreak has given rise to partisan strife, growing distrust ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s deputy defense minister says Taiwan must be protected ‘as a democratic country’
Japan's deputy defense minister on Monday warned of the growing threat posed by Chinese and Russian collaboration and said it was necessary to "wake up" to Beijing's pressure on Taiwan and protect the ... ( read original story ...)
RT-MART boosts lunar holiday sales in Taiwan with innovative lotto campaign via Wunderman Thompson Taipei
Wunderman Thompson Taipei teamed up with one of Taiwan's biggest hypermarkets to launched the 'Golden Rat DM Lotto' campaign. RT-MART, new that their marketing emails were no longer being read. After ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to get vaccine boost with more Moderna shots on their way
A further 410,000 doses of Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in Taiwan on Wednesday, Deputy Minister of the Interior Chen Tsung-yen said on Tuesday, further boosting the island's efforts to ... ( read original story ...)
US ‘Looks Forward’ to Trade Talks with Taiwan Amid China’s Objection
The United States said it looks forward to this week's trade talks with Taiwan as the two economies continue to strengthen bilateral trade ties, despite China's objection. After a five-year pause, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan minister says necessary to ‘wake up’ to protect Taiwan
Japan's deputy defense minister on Monday warned of the growing threat posed by Chinese and Russian collaboration and said it was necessary to "wake up" to Beijing's pressure on Taiwan and protect the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Sovereignty Key to Western Pacific Security, Says Japanese Defense Official
The fate of Taiwan and Okinawa are key to stemming the military influence of China and Russia in the Western Pacific, Japan’s number two defense official said Monday. “We are family with Taiwan,” said ... ( read original story ...)