BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Thursday it was in the best interests of self-ruled Taiwan’s few remaining diplomatic allies to recognize an “irresistible trend” and ditch Taipei in favor “one China” ruled by Beijing. Taiwan, which China claims ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE: New Artifacts Found in Condemned Xindian Cemetery
Researchers conducting an informal audit at Xindian First Public Cemetery in Taiwan's New Taipei City have uncovered important archaeological ... to make room for a controversial urban renewal project. Protests, formal complaints to Taiwan's central ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s allies ditching Taipei an ‘irresistible trend’, China says
BEIJING (Reuters) - It is in the best interests of Taiwan’s remaining diplomatic allies to recognize an “irresistible trend” and ditch Taipei in favor of ties with Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday. Self-ruled Taiwan, which ... ( read original story ...)
Phone Fraud Schemes Worsen Beijing-Taiwan Tensions
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Liu Tai-ting was hoping to make money to support his child when he moved to Kenya from Taiwan and joined in what Chinese authorities say was a telephone fraud scheme, posing as a government official to demand bogus payments and gain ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 2-Global tech demand to buoy Taiwan exports despite surprise Feb drop
TAIPEI, March 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s exports snapped 16 straight months of growth to log a fall in February due to the Lunar New Year, although robust global tech demand will continue to power the island’s manufacturing activity and buoy first quarter ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan’s Feb exports fall on holiday distortion, Q1 remains solid
TAIPEI, March 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s exports snapped 16 straight months of growth to log a fall in February due to the Lunar New Year, although robust global tech demand continues to power the island’s manufacturing activity. February shipments fell 1 ... ( read original story ...)
INSIGHT: Taiwan’s festival of firecrackers
Participants wearing motorcycle helmets and makeshift protective gear get sprayed with firecrackers during the annual 'Beehive Firecrackers' festival in Taiwan. Participants wearing motorcycle helmets and makeshift protective gear get sprayed with ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Looks to Domestic Arms Industry to Respond to China
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's defense ministry says it will look to its domestic arms industry as well as foreign suppliers to respond to China's continuing military buildup. Spokesman Chen Chung-ji said Tuesday the self-governing island had no interest in ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei to launch electric car-sharing in mid-March
Taipei, March 5 (CNA) Taipei is planning to start offering an electric car-sharing service in mid-March, transportation officers and business operators said Monday. Lo Chih-hao (羅至浩), a section chief at the Transportation Management Division under ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Taiwan it won’t tolerate separatist activities
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will never tolerate any separatist schemes for self-ruled Taiwan and will safeguard China’s territorial integrity, according to prepared remarks by Premier Li Keqiang at the opening of China’s annual meeting of parliament on ... ( read original story ...)
China pledges friendship with Taiwan amid tensions over U.S. bill
BEIJING (Reuters) - China wants to deepen friendship with Taiwan, the ruling Communist Party’s fourth-ranked leader said on Saturday, a day after state media warned China could go to war over Taiwan if a U.S. bill promoting closer ties with the island ... ( read original story ...)
China brings up threat of war, says Taiwan will pay if U.S. follows through with bill
China warned Taiwan on Friday it would only get burnt if it sought to rely on foreigners, adding to warnings from state media the country could go to war over Taiwan if the United States passes into law a bill promoting closer U.S. ties. The legislation ... ( read original story ...)
China warns Taiwan playing with fire over U.S. bill
BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) - China warned Taiwan on Friday it would only get burnt if it sought to rely on foreigners, adding to warnings from state media the country could go to war over Taiwan if the United States passes into law a bill promoting closer U ... ( read original story ...)
China media says U.S. Taiwan bill runs risk of war
BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) - Chinese state media warned on Friday that the country could go to war over Taiwan if the United States passes into law a bill promoting closer U.S. ties with the self-ruled island that China claims as its own. The legislation ... ( read original story ...)
China media makes war threat over U.S. Taiwan bill
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese state media threatened on Friday that the country could go to war over Taiwan if the United States passes into law a bill promoting closer U.S. ties with the self-ruled island that China claims as its own. The legislation, which ... ( read original story ...)
China angered with U.S.-Taiwan travel bill, adding to tensions
BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China expressed anger on Thursday after the U.S. Senate passed a bill promoting closer U.S. ties with Taiwan, but the step drew praise from the self-ruled island which pledged to deepen cooperation. The move adds to tensions ... ( read original story ...)