TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s government said on Wednesday that it was “absolutely” the right of Taiwan’s 23 million people to decide their future, after Chinese President Xi Jinping said any attempt to separate the island from China would be thwarted. ( read original story ...)
15 reasons why Taiwan should be your next adventure
The first non-stop flights from the UK to Taiwan in five years will launch in December, courtesy of China Airlines. From its 100 peaks above 3,000 metres to a toilet-themed restauurant, here are 15 reasons you should concern yourself visiting the Asian island. ( read original story ...)
China ready to ‘defeat’ Taiwan independence: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a stern warning to Taiwan Wednesday, saying that Beijing has the will and power to thwart any attempts at independence. Addressing a twice-a-decade gathering of the Communist Party in Beijing, Xi warned that China has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactur (TSM) Position Down in Latest Report from Dnb Asset Management As
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactur (NYSE:TSM). Dnb Asset Management As reports that it sold 50,485 shares in the previous quarter decreasing its stake in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactur (TSM) by 18.6%. Its position was valued at $8,273,454,000 a decrease of $ ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan hits Qualcomm with $773m antitrust fine
Regulators in Taiwan have become the latest to slap US chipmaker Qualcomm with an antitrust fine. The Taiwan Fair Trade Commission said on Wednesday that it has fined the San Diego-based company $NT23.4bn ($773m), accusing it of abusing its dominant ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and China should mutually seek a new model of interaction, says Pres. Tsai Ing-wen’s office
The office of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has said that leaders across the strait should seek a new model of interaction for a peaceful relationship. It came in response to a strong-worded speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 19th National ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi says can thwart Taiwan independence, Taiwan says democracy first
BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) - China has the resolve, confidence and ability to thwart any attempt by self-ruled Taiwan to declare independence, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, prompting Taipei to retort that only its people could decide their ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, post-watchlist removal, to continue dialogue with U.S. Treasury: central bank
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s central bank will continue a dialogue with Washington over the U.S. Treasury’s currency report even as Taipei was removed from Washington’s watchlist, deputy governor Ching-Long Yang said on Wednesday. The semi-annual U.S ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan deputy central bank governor says will continue currency dialogue with U.S.
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s central bank said it will still continue dialogue with the Washington over the U.S. Treasury’s currency report in the future, deputy central bank governor Ching-Long Yang said on Wednesday. The semi-annual U.S. Treasury ... ( read original story ...)
Xi says China has prevented Taiwan independence over past five years
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday China has firmly opposed and prevented Taiwan’s independence over the past five years. Xi made the comments in a speech at the beginning of a Communist Party congress. China considers ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-Taiwan military agreement to stay in place despite pressure from Beijing
The city state will step up defence cooperation with China, but it is not in Singapore’s interest to give up its military ties with Taiwan because of pressure from Beijing, they said. Project Starlight was set up in 1975 in a deal between Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)
The Triangular Sky Cafe / J.R Architects
The project is located in a corner of an intersection next to a park of the residential area in Tainan City. The program is set to be a café ... accommodate the large scooter-commuting consumers in Taiwan, so that they can directly order and take out ... ( read original story ...)
Cybersecurity firm: North Korea was likely behind cyber heist in Taiwan
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, looks off into the distance. AFP TORONTO (Reuters) - Cyber-security firm BAE Systems Plc said on Monday it believes the North Korean Lazarus hacking group is likely responsible for a recent cyber heist in Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea likely behind Taiwan SWIFT cyber heist: BAE
TORONTO (Reuters) - Cyber-security firm BAE Systems Plc said on Monday it believes the North Korean Lazarus hacking group is likely responsible for a recent cyber heist in Taiwan, the latest in a string of hacks targeting the global SWIFT messaging system. ( read original story ...)
Taipei’s Ritziest Neighborhood, Xinyi, Boasts Spacious Apartments and A View of the Mountains
Xinyi, considered one of the top luxury residential areas in Taipei, is where you’ll find the most sophisticated and high-end dining, shopping, and entertainment options Taiwan has to offer. The modern, skyscraper-studded district is the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
Aviva to sell Taiwan business to local partner for $1
LONDON (Reuters) - British insurer Aviva said on Friday its decision to sell its 49 percent stake in a Taiwan joint venture to its partner First Financial Holding fits into its strategy of withdrawing from less profitable markets. Aviva declined to put a ... ( read original story ...)