Taiwan is a democracy that is not diplomatically recognized as a country by the United States. Taiwan has not been a member of the United Nations since 1971, and it is recognized as an independent ... ( read original story ...)
Inaugural Taipei Dangdai and SEA Focus in Singapore shrug off the economic gloom
The Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore and the island ... and help us ride out the current challenges.” Taipei Dangdai aims to become a global contender, on a par with Renfrew’s previous project ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Reunification with Taiwan Won’t Happen Anytime Soon. Here’s Why | Opinion
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s January 2 speech on Taiwan triggered a new round of heated debates about China-Taiwan relations. Those who do not support Taiwan-China unification believe a democracy sh... ( read original story ...)
Taipei mayor to visit U.S. in March
Taipei, Feb. 1 (CNA) Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) is slated to visit the United States in March as part of ongoing efforts to promote city-to-city exchanges and enhance interactions with ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn’s $20bn projects in US and China hit by growth fears
TAIPEI -- Top iPhone assembler Foxconn ... planned in a 61 billion yuan ($9 billion) display panel project in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou for at least six months, according to internal ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn suspends $20bn in US and China projects on growth fears
TAIPEI -- Top iPhone assembler Foxconn ... Foxconn will postpone work on a 61 billion yuan ($9 billion) display panel project in the southern city of Guangzhou for at least six months, according ... ( read original story ...)
Xi’s Tough Talk on Taiwan Backfires, as Tsai Support Surges
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Chinese President Xi Jinping sought to push Taiwanese closer to unification with a new year speech mixing carrots and sticks. That hasn't panned out. Instead, Taiwan's President Tsai ... ( read original story ...)
In Taiwan, an Invitation to a ‘Living Room’ for Culture
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — The National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts in Taiwan stands out for its colossal presence and undulating design. Some people here say it looks like a spaceship. Others think it res... ( read original story ...)
League of Legends to Host Midseason Event in Vietnam, Taiwan
"League of Legends" will host its Mid-Season Invitational in Vietnam and Taiwan, bringing one of the competitive video game's marquee live events to Southeast Asia for the first time. Riot Games annou... ( read original story ...)
In an Uncertain Time, Taipei’s New Art Fair Suggests New Trajectories for Art in the East and West Alike
The inaugural Taipei Dangdai, held in Taiwan's capital, lay at the intersection of changing geopolitical, artistic, and technological forces. Opening day at the inaugural Taipei Dangdai art fair. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s economy to slow in fourth quarter as exports falter: Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s economic growth probably slowed in the fourth quarter as the island’s technology exports were hit by softening global demand and fallout from the U.S.-China trade war. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan at risk of paralysing cyberattacks from mainland China, security think tank warns
Taiwan’s internet system is vulnerable to attacks from mainland China that could paralyse the self-ruled island, a government think tank has warned. In the latest edition of its “Defence Situation Mon... ( read original story ...)
DPP’s Ho tops Taipei mayor-backed candidate in by-election
Taipei, Jan. 27 (CNA) The Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Ho Chih-wei (何志偉) was elected legislator in a by-election in Taipei held Sunday, beating Chen Ping-fu (陳炳甫) of the ... ( read original story ...)
Google’s Taiwan renewable project is its first in Asia
The solar farm project located in Tainan City is Google’s first renewable project in Asia ... The above challenge has been consistent in Taiwan, that it took Google years to lobby the government into ... ( read original story ...)
China warns the US ‘tread lightly’ after US warships put Beijing on edge in the tense Taiwan Strait
China's leaders are increasingly on edge as US Navy warships have begun transiting the tense Taiwan Strait on a regular basis. The US Navy sent a guided-missile destroyer and a fleet oiler through the ... ( read original story ...)
China warns the US to ‘tread lightly’ after US warships put Beijing on edge in the tense Taiwan Strait
Beijing urged the US to "tread lightly" after US warships transited the tense Taiwan Strait Thursday. The latest trip through the strait marked the third time in four months the US Navy has sent warsh... ( read original story ...)