Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen called on the international community to "constrain" China by standing up for freedoms, casting her island's giant neighbour as a global threat to democracy. Her comments in an exclusive interview with AFP on Monday come as ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Tsai on brave women, #MeToo and self-confidence
Soft-spoken and naturally shy, Taiwan's first female leader President Tsai Ing-wen was not an obvious trailblazer. But after taking over a party once seen as chauvinist and defying sexist critics, she calls on other women to shrug off self-doubt and be ... ( read original story ...)
The city break… Taipei: Tackle the Four Beasts and soak in sulphuric springs – all in 48 hours
Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, might not be the first place you think of as a destination city – but surrounded by lush mountains, hot springs and, as home to the Asian culinary trend of the moment, bao, it should be. And with flights to the island ... ( read original story ...)
Mattis to Visit China as Taiwan, S. China Sea Tensions Rise
BEIJING — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, who has accused China of "intimidation and coercion" in the South China Sea, is visiting Beijing this week as the countries increasingly spar over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and Beijing's expanding military ... ( read original story ...)
Regret, respect and reconciliation: The struggle of Taiwan’s Indigenous peoples
StarPhoenix reporter Betty Ann Adam recently travelled to Taiwan to learn about its Indigenous peoples and how their history has similarities to Indigenous people in Canada. She and 12 other journalists from around the world were guests of the Taiwanese ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen tells visiting US scholars Beijing’s ‘bullying’ is to blame for tensions
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday blamed Beijing for escalating cross-strait tensions, saying it has resulted in the self-ruled island drawing closer to Washington as it tries to counter pressure from the mainland. During a meeting at her office ... ( read original story ...)
Nauru asylum seekers flown to Taiwan for medical care complain of language barriers
An emergency ward at a Taiwan hospital. Australia signed a deal with Taiwan in 2017 to provide medical treatment for asylum seekers detained on Nauru. Photograph: Richard Chung/Reuters Asylum seekers flown from Nauru to Taiwan for medical treatment have ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Northland Power’s Hai Long Offshore Wind Project Awarded Additional 744 Megawatts In Taiwan Auction
* NORTHLAND POWER’S HAI LONG OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT AWARDED ADDITIONAL 744 MEGAWATTS IN TAIWAN AUCTION * TAIWAN BUREAU OF ENERGY HAS AWARDED 232 MEGAWATTS TO HAI LONG 2 OFFSHORE WIND FARM * TAIWAN BUREAU OF ENERGY HAS ALSO AWARDED 512 MW TO HAI LONG 3 ... ( read original story ...)
China slaps anti-dumping tariffs on styrene from South Korea, Taiwan and U.S
**China’s Commerce Ministry said it will impose anti-dumping tariffs on imported styrene from South Korea, Taiwan and the United States **The anti-dumping tariffs, ranging from 3.8 percent to 55.7 percent and lasting for five years, will take effect from ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s central bank keeps rates on hold, export orders top forecasts
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s central bank left its policy interest rate unchanged on Thursday, with robust export orders helping to keep the economy on a solid growth path even amid China-U.S. trade tensions. Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long said ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s TSMC to invest $25 billion in 5 nanometer node technology
HSINCHU, Taiwan (Reuters) - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, a supplier to Apple Inc, said on Thursday it expects to invest $25 billion in 5 nanometer node technology. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: Central Bank To Stay Put
Taiwan electronics industry at risk. GDP growth to edge lower. The central bank will stay put. Even with a pause, TWD would weaken. By Iris Pang, Economist, Greater China We expect Taiwan's central bank to leave rates unchanged on 21st June for an eighth ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Central Bank Seen Holding Rates as Trade War Escalates
(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan’s central bank will keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged Thursday as a brewing trade war adds to risks facing the export-oriented economy, according to a Bloomberg survey. A majority of 33 economists said Taiwan will hold the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese airlines rename ‘Taiwan’ as ‘China Taiwan’ on websites
The two Japanese airlines changed the way they refer to Taiwan on 12 June. Photograph: Toshifumi Kitamura/AFP/Getty Images Japan’s two largest airlines have changed “Taiwan” to “China Taiwan” on their Chinese-language websites, officials said ... ( read original story ...)
What to do in Taipei in 3 days: the best things to see in Taiwan’s capital city
June 18, 2018 - 16:55 BST Philip Josse What to do in Taipei for 3 days: the best places to go and things to do in Taiwan's capital city The island of Formosa is home to giddying juxtaposition of traditional and modern. Ancient temples and Buddhist ... ( read original story ...)
6 of the best Taipei bars to enjoy the cocktail revolution
A real cocktail revolution is under way in Taipei’s vibrant bar culture, with its melting pot of cultures from all over Asia and the Western world. Rojita Tiwari reached this conclusion after a week of barhopping, tasting different cocktails and ... ( read original story ...)