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 ...)
Panama to discuss China trade pact after ditching ties with Taiwan
Panama and China will begin negotiations in June next year to sign a free-trade deal, the two countries’ trade ministers said on Thursday, consolidating a relationship that has strengthened after the Central American nation ditched ties with Taiwan. ( 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 ...)
BRIEF-Fitch says Taiwan’s support to state, big private banks still strong
* FITCH- BELIEVE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR TAIWAN‘S STATE BANKS WOULD BE PRIORITISED OVER LARGE PRIVATE BANKS IN CASE OF SYSTEMIC CRISIS * FITCH ON TAIWAN- BELIEVE DEPOSITS ARE UNLIKELY TO SUFFER LOSSES IN A POTENTIAL BANK RESOLUTION DUE TO TAIWAN ... ( read original story ...)
Mysterious Late Drops Stoke Taiwan Dollar Intervention Talk
Fewer than two months after Taiwan was taken off the U.S.’s currency watch list, some observers are suggesting that the island’s central bank is getting more active in the foreign-exchange market. Pronounced declines in the Taiwan dollar near the ... ( read original story ...)
Mysterious Late Declines Stoke Taiwan Dollar Intervention Talk
Fewer than two months after Taiwan was taken off the U.S.’s currency watch list, some observers are suggesting that the island’s central bank is getting more active in the foreign-exchange market. Pronounced declines in the Taiwan dollar near the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan has statues of him everywhere. Now many want Chiang Kai-shek’s image removed
Across Taiwan, his image and name are everywhere — on statues and street signs and at a lavish memorial hall in the capital. Chiang Kai-shek was long heralded as a national hero who worked to unify China and fought both the Japanese and the communists. ( read original story ...)