Beijing has dismissed the White House's criticism of China's "Orwellian nonsense" demands that foreign airlines not refer to self-ruled Taiwan as a country, saying companies operating in China must respect the nation's sovereignty. "Whatever the U.S. says ... ( read original story ...)
White House slams China’s ‘Orwellian’ demand that 36 foreign airlines change references to Taiwan
The White House has denounced demands from China that 36 foreign airlines change references to Taiwan as "Orwellian nonsense." It was reported this week that China's aviation authority sent a letter to US and international airlines, including American ... ( read original story ...)
White House condemns China for ‘coercing’ airlines on Taiwan language
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Saturday harshly criticized China’s efforts to require foreign airlines to change how they refer to Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, labeling the effort “Orwellian nonsense.” In a statement, the White House said ... ( read original story ...)
Mecanoo unveils greenery-filled social housing for Kaohsiung
Hot on the heels of their recently completed National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts, Dutch firm Mecanoo unveiled their competition-winning social housing designs for the southern Taiwan city ... along the railway, the project will kick off a larger ... ( read original story ...)
China’s latest triumph over Taiwan points to its growing influence in the US’s neighborhood
The Dominican Republic said on Monday it was cutting ties with Taiwan and establishing diplomatic relations with China. That is a victory for China, which views Taiwan as part of its territory and wants to isolate it politically. The switch also ... ( read original story ...)
China media say Taiwan has sour grapes as another ally goes
BEIJING (Reuters) - Taiwan has a case of sour grapes, Chinese state media said on Wednesday, after the self-ruled island accused China of using a $3-billion aid pledge to persuade the Dominican Republic to switch long-standing diplomatic ties to Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Diplomatic Isolation Increases as Dominican Republic Recognizes China
HONG KONG — The Dominican Republic says it has established ties with China, a move that furthers the international isolation of Taiwan, with which it simultaneously severed diplomatic relations. The decision was announced by Flavio Darío Espinal, an ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan loses diplomatic ally as Dominican Republic switches ties to China
These are external links and will open in a new window The Dominican Republic has established diplomatic relations with China and cut its ties with Taiwan. Taiwan has said that it is "deeply upset" by the Caribbean nation's decision, which deepens its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China dangled $3 billion to grab ally Dominican Republic
TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) - China offered the Dominican Republic a $3.1 billion package of investments and loans to get them to sever ties with Taiwan, a Taiwan official said on Tuesday, after the Caribbean nation switched allegiance to China in a ... ( read original story ...)
One of Taiwan’s largest diplomatic partners just cut them off — and chose China instead
One of Taiwan's largest diplomatic allies, the Dominican Republic, cut ties on Tuesday in order to establish relations with China. China refuses to have diplomatic relations with any country that recognizes Taiwan, leaving the self-ruled island with just ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan cries foul as China snatches ally Dominican Republic away
TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) - The Dominican Republic severed ties with Taiwan and switched its allegiance to China on Tuesday, in another diplomatic blow to the self-ruled island, which accused the Caribbean nation of accepting false promises of aid from Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Offshore wind power firms see Taiwan as a battleground to expand in Asia
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Taiwan is becoming the next battleground for the world’s top offshore wind developers as they seek a foothold in Asia for a technology that has been expanding fast in Europe. Taiwan announced results on Monday of its first major ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Northland Power Says Taiwan Bureau Of Energy Allocated 300 MW To Hai Long 2 Offshore Wind Farm
April 30 (Reuters) - Northland Power Inc: * NORTHLAND POWER INC- THE TAIWAN BUREAU OF ENERGY ALLOCATED 300 MW TO THE HAI LONG 2 OFFSHORE WIND FARM UNDER TAIWAN'S FEED-IN-TARIFF PROGRAM Source text: (bit.ly/2r7ztW4) Further company coverage: Our Standards ... ( read original story ...)
China-U.S.-Taiwan relations are in choppy waters. Here’s what’s going on.
The complicated relationship between the United States, the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan has been heating up. In recent months, China flexed some muscle by sending strategic bombers to circumnavigate Taiwan. In March, President Trump signed the ... ( read original story ...)
China’s release of images reinforces vow to keep Taiwan as a territory
(CNN)China's military put out a strong message on Taiwan on Saturday, vowing to "safeguard the territory of our motherland." The People's Liberation Army air force released a video and series of commemorative envelopes showing recent Chinese air force ... ( read original story ...)
Things to do in Taipei
Located in Taiwan, formerly known as ‘Formosa’ meaning beautiful island, Taipei is a city much more modest and laid-back than its more well-known Asian cities like Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore. Here you’ll experience an exciting modernized ... ( read original story ...)