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 ...)

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 ...)

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 ...)

After SE Asia trip, expert pushes for ‘Project Mausam’

However, at a time when countries like China, South Korea and Japan are trying to conduct maritime expeditions to establish their control of the ancient Silk Road and maritime route, India's ambitious 'Project ... passing through Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand ... ( read original story ...)

Panama, China Set Date to Start Free Trade Negotiations

Photo: Panama Canal Authority PANAMA CITY, Dec 7 (Reuters ... a relationship that has strengthened after the Central American nation ditched ties with Taiwan. Panama’s June decision to end diplomatic links with Taiwan was a major victory for Beijing ... ( read original story ...)

China, Panama to begin talks on free-trade deal in June 2018

PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Panama and China will begin negotiations ... consolidating a relationship that has strengthened after the Central American nation ditched ties with Taiwan. Panama’s June decision to end diplomatic links with Taiwan was a major ... ( read original story ...)

China unhappy as Philippines signs investment deal with Taiwan

BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Friday it was seriously concerned about the Philippines signing a bilateral investment agreement with self-ruled Taiwan, claimed by China as its own with no right to any official foreign ties. Taiwan’s de facto ... ( read original story ...)