TAIPEI, Taiwan — A State Department official on Wednesday reasserted America’s commitment to Taiwan’s defense at a dinner attended by its president, a day after China’s leader issued a stern warning against any challenges to China’s claim to the ... ( read original story ...)
There is only one China, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of it
Claims by the head of the Chinese Taipei representative office (Letters, 9 March) that Taiwan is “a separate territory” and that the Chinese mainland “makes progress in cross-strait relations more difficult” are inconsistent with the facts. ( read original story ...)
Senior US diplomat, Taiwan leader to speak at Taipei event
TAIPEI, Taiwan – A senior U.S. diplomat was scheduled to speak alongside Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen at an event in Taipei on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump signed a new law promoting exchanges between officials from the two sides ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. official says support of Taiwan has never been stronger
TAIPEI (Reuters) - The United States’ commitment to Taiwan has never been stronger and the island is an inspiration to the rest of the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Alex Wong said on Wednesday, in comments certain to anger ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei’s little green traffic man striding across fences
Taipei, March 19 (CNA) The "little green man" on traffic lights in Taiwan and elsewhere, which indicates to pedestrians when it is safe to cross the road, has taken on a new life-sized role in Taipei as the theme of an installation art project. "Walking ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei YouBike service offers users special prize draw
Taipei, March 20 (CNA) A special prize draw is being offered to users of the public bicycle rental service YouBike in Taipei from March 20 to the end of May, the city's Department of Transportation announced Tuesday. For every 10 rides paid for with Easy ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan shadows China carrier group after Xi warning
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan has sent ships and aircraft to shadow a Chinese aircraft carrier group through the narrow Taiwan Strait, its defense ministry said on Wednesday, after Chinese President Xi Jinping offered his strongest warning against Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
China sends carrier through Taiwan Strait after Xi warning: report
TAIPEI (Reuters) - China has sent its sole operational aircraft carrier the Liaoning through the narrow Taiwan Strait that separates China from the self-ruled island, Taiwan’s defense minister said on Wednesday, according to local media. The move comes ... ( read original story ...)
With option to rule for life, China’s Xi sets sights on Taiwan
Beijing fears developments in Taiwan that are out of its control, said Bonnie Glaser, the director of the China Power Project at Center for Strategic ... Taiwan's largest city, where some young people speak openly about the need for pragmatism over idealism. ( read original story ...)
Xi warns Taiwan will face ‘punishment of history’ for separatism
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping warned self-ruled Taiwan on Tuesday that it will face the “punishment of history” for any attempt at separatism, offering his strongest warning yet to the island claimed by China as its sacred territory. ( read original story ...)
Foreign banks step up in Taiwan
HONG KONG, March 16 (LPC) - Taiwan’s ultra-competitive loan market, dominated by highly-liquid domestic lenders, is turning out to be an unlikely source of opportunities for international banks. Mizuho Bank is the coordinator on a NT$28.5bn (US$977m ... ( read original story ...)
China says resolutely opposed to new U.S. law on ties with Taiwan
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday expressed its “resolute opposition” after U.S. President Donald Trump signed legislation that encourages the United States to send senior officials to Taiwan to meet Taiwanese counterparts and ... ( read original story ...)
Trump signs U.S.-Taiwan travel bill, angering China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed legislation that encourages the United States to send senior officials to Taiwan to meet Taiwanese counterparts and vice versa, angering China, which views the self-ruled island as a ... ( read original story ...)
Trump signs U.S.-Taiwan travel bill that China has opposed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday signed legislation that would allow U.S. officials to travel to Taiwan to meet their Taiwanese counterparts, a move certain to anger China, which views Taiwan as a wayward province. The bill, which is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan doles out incentives to retain talent as China lures investment
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan will dole out more incentives aimed at retaining talented workers and strengthening protection for company trade secrets, the deputy premier said on Friday, in a bid to counter China’s efforts to draw investment by Taiwan companies. ( read original story ...)
Businesses in Taiwan are logging their employees’ toilet-paper use as the country grapples with a shortage
Taiwan has is experiencing a rise in toilet paper prices, triggering shortages in stores around the country and leading some businesses to take drastic measures to conserve limited supplies. An employee at Sesame Street English, an English-language school ... ( read original story ...)