Beijing news channel, went off air this weekend in Taiwan after its operator lost an appeal against a decision by the National Communications Commission. But the skirmishing is far from over. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan aims to be eligible to join CPTPP before Beijing, but ‘must revisit Japan food ban’
Taipei may find it easier than Beijing to satisfy membership requirements – if the island can assuage Tokyo over a food ban relating to 2011 nuclear disaster. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan still trying to join trade alliances despite nerves over Beijing’s threats
Pacific Partnership (TPP) once Taipei has finished ongoing informal consultations with the remaining 11 members. The original 12-member TPP was thrown into disarray in early 2017 when President Donald ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market’s earning growth rate to peak this year: Analyst
Quantum International's Peter Kurz sees good value in Taiwan's semiconductor and pharma sectors despite expectations for earnings growth to peak this year. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ‘in talks’ ahead of application to join trans-Pacific trade pact
The self-ruled island’s foreign ministry has confirmed informal discussions are under way with 11 members of CPTPP. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says on track to apply to join trans-Pacific trade pact
Taiwan will submit an application to join the revamped version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership once it has finished informal consultations with its existing 11 members, talks which are ongoing, the ... ( read original story ...)
Leading pro-China news channel in Taiwan is taken off air citing accuracy issues
China cable news channel as it was taken off air Saturday, after the government refused to renew its license, citing accuracy issues. ( read original story ...)
Australia and Taiwan in sensitive trade talks as China slams the door
The Morrison government is looking for alternative markets for billions of dollars worth of exports hit by trade strikes. ( read original story ...)
Three-year-old confirmed as youngest virus case
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) yesterday reported eight imported cases of COVID-19, including a mother and a three-year-old child who returned from the US, the nation’s youngest confirmed ... ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: Emissions fell a record 7% this year: study
Carbon emissions fell a record 7 percent in 2020 as countries imposed lockdowns and restrictions on movement during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Global Carbon Project said in its annual assessment ... ( read original story ...)
A Berlin Strategy: How Should America Respond to China’s Taiwan Threats
How a now nearly forgotten flashpoint during the Cold War could help Washington form a response if tensions rise around the Taiwan Strait. ( read original story ...)
How China is trying to subdue Taiwan with ‘gray-zone’ warfare
Beijing is conducting waves of threatening forays from the air while ratcheting up pressure tactics to erode Taiwan's will to resist, say current and former Taiwan military officers. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Commissions New Coast Guard Ships to Bolster Defences
Taiwan commissioned the first of a new fleet of coastguard ships on Friday, an advanced catamaran that can be armed with missiles during war, as the island bolsters its defences in the face of what it ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president launches new domestically made patrol ships
Taiwan's president launched a new fleet of domestically made Coast Guard patrol vessels Friday, in a boost to the island's plans to strengthen its defense capabilities as tensions rise with China. The ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Virus ‘success’ Taiwan to keep restrictions despite vaccine
Taiwan has been one of the most successful places in the world in dealing with Covid-19. So far, the country has had only 724 confirmed cases and seven deaths and has never had to go into lockdown. ( read original story ...)
China launches ‘grey-zone’ warfare against Taiwan, meant to subdue its foe through exhaustion
Beijing is conducting waves of threatening forays from the air while ratcheting up existing pressure tactics to erode Taiwan's will to resist, say current and former military officers TAIPEI — Months ... ( read original story ...)