TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan is confident of its defences and responded quickly to Chinese air force “island encirclement” drills this week, the self-ruled island’s government said, denouncing the rise in China’s military deployments as irresponsible. ( read original story ...)
What to do in Taipei with Kids
We recently enjoyed a Taiwan family trip to Taipei, and as we were only in town for the weekend, we needed to try and fit in all the best Taipei tourist attractions in a short space of time. We were really taken by this cool city, and it is a surprisingly ... ( read original ...
China warns Taiwan not to rely on foreigners after attack threat
BEIJING (Reuters) - Taiwan will fail in its efforts to get foreign support for its cause, the Chinese government said on Wednesday after a senior Chinese diplomat threaten Taiwan would be attacked the instant any U.S. warship visits the self-ruled island. ( read original story ...)
High Five Taiwan Southern Bound
In addition to holding roadshows in New Southbound hot spots such as Singapore, Penang Jakarta, Manila, and Ho Chi Minh City, MEET TAIWAN ... and incentive travel in Taiwan. SENSE Taiwan, a parallel experiential marketing project, invites corporate ... ( read original story ...)
Van Oord completes Kaohsiung port expansion eight months ahead of schedule
Area Manager Martin Meijers at Van Oord: ‘The availability of the right equipment at the right moment and excellent cooperation within the internationally assembled project team ... Kaohsiung is Taiwan's second largest city and centre of the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Far Eastern International fined T$8 million over SWIFT hacking incident
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s financial regulator said on Tuesday it had fined Far Eastern International Bank T$8 million ($266,524) due to deficiencies related to its SWIFT system hacking incident. In October, Taiwan local media reported that hackers ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Far Eastern Int’l fined T$8 million over SWIFT hacking incident
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s financial regulator said on Tuesday it had fined Far Eastern International Bank T$8 million ($266,524) due to deficiencies related to its SWIFT system hacking incident. In October, Taiwan local media reported that hackers ... ( read original story ...)
China conducts ‘island encirclement’ patrols near Taiwan
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s air force has conducted more “island encirclement patrols” near Taiwan, its military said on Tuesday, after a senior Chinese diplomat threatened that China would invade the self-ruled island if any U.S. warships made port ... ( read original story ...)
Senior Chinese diplomat threatens to invade Taiwan ‘the day’ a US Navy ship visits there
USS Lassen (DDG 82) patrols the eastern Pacific Ocean. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Huey D. Younger Jr. A senior Chinese diplomat threatened to invade Taiwan instantly if a US Navy warship visits the island. China considerts ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan outlines security plans to battle hackers
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan must boost its information security systems to protect against hackers who target the island’s financial services and banking systems, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday, unveiling a three-pronged strategy against attacks. ( read original story ...)
China, Taiwan spar over Chinese diplomat’s invasion threat
BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) - A threat by a senior Chinese diplomat to invade Taiwan the instant any U.S. warship visits the self-ruled island has sparked a war of words, with Taipei accusing Beijing of failing to understand what democracy means. China ... ( read original story ...)
To Seize Taiwan’s Offshore Wind Power Business Potential TUV Rheinland Emphasizes Risk Management
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In the 5+2 industries currently targeted for development in Taiwan, green energy technology is a key development item. Policies are strongly promoting the offshore wind power industry within the green energy ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan lets go a symbol of ancient days
A new law calls for removing landmarks honoring a former dictator, Chiang Kai-shek, whose Confucian-style rule on the island nation finds renewed favor within China’s ruling party. December 8, 2017 —On Dec. 6, lawmakers in Taiwan voted to rid the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s exports up 14th straight month in November (update)
Taipei, Dec. 8 (CNA) Taiwan's exports for November rose more than 10 percent from a year earlier, marking the 14th consecutive month in which the country's outbound sales had grown on a year-on-year basis, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Friday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s ‘New Southbound Policy’ Scores Win in the Philippines
Taiwan’s Tsai administration scored a victory for the “New Southbound Policy” this week, as Taiwan and the Philippines inked an updated investment deal in Makati, the Philippines’ financial hub. Under President Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan is pursuing ... ( read original story ...)
STONE SOUR Releases 360-Degree Performance Video For ‘Taipei Person/Allah Tea’
STONE SOUR has released a 360-degree performance video of the song "Taipei Person/Allah Tea", filmed live on June 29 at The Troubadour in Hollywood, California. Check it out below. During the same chat, Taylor said that he was still overjoyed at how ... ( read original story ...)