Taiwan's central bank on Thursday raised this year's growth forecast for the tech powerhouse island but flagged risks for next year centred on the trade policies of the incoming Trump administration ...
Taiwan’s China Airlines orders $11.9 billion in Boeing, Airbus jets
Taiwan's China Airlines said on Thursday it had ordered 10 Boeing 777-9 aircraft and 10 Airbus A350-1000s for its long-haul fleet renewal, as well as four 777-8 freighter aircraft for $11.9 billion.
Taiwan raises growth forecast, keeps interest rates unchanged
Taiwan's central bank held its policy interest rate unchanged on Thursday while raising its growth estimate for the year, but flagged risks for next year from trade policies from the incoming Trump administration in the United States.
Taiwan to Decide on Key Rate With Property, Trump Front of Mind
Taiwan’s central bank is set to announce a decision on its key interest rate while it weighs a hot property market, inflation and the potential of President-elect Donald Trump to disrupt trade vital to the archipelago.
Taiwan detects hike in Chinese military activity around itself
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) stated that it detected 10 Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am (local time) on Wednesday and 6 am (local time) on Thursday.
PLA Maneuvers Near Taiwan in December: Misperceptions and Strategic Realities
Although China continues to employ military force as a primary tool for deterring Taiwan, the recent series of military activities differs significantly from previous operations.
Corruption may slow China’s ability to one day invade Taiwan, DOD says
Rampant corruption in the Chinese military may be slowing its ability to one day launch an invasion of Taiwan, according to the Pentagon’s annual report on China’s armed forces. (AFP via Getty Images) Rampant corruption in the Chinese military may be ...
Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou visits Harbin aiming to ‘build bridge of peace’
Ma, who is leading a group of students on a nine-day mainland trip, says exchanges between young people ‘are especially important now’.
Why Taiwan’s Constitutional Court Is in Danger
Legislators from the leading party in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan are moving to pass an amendment that could effectively paralyze the Constitutional Court. Under the proposed changes to the Constitutional Court Procedure Act,
International Maritime Law and the Taiwan Strait
The U.S. and Japan consider the central part of the Taiwan Strait to be international waters, meaning military vessels may freely transit those waters. China, however, strongly opposes the transit of European or American military vessels through the Taiwan Strait.
DEMATIC STRENGTHENS PRESENCE IN TAIWAN WITH NEW OFFICE OPENING IN TAOYUAN CITY
Dematic, a leading automated solution provider globally and in Asia Pacific, has announced the opening of its new office in Taiwan. This strategic expansion further solidifies Dematic's commitment to ...
Budget cuts would delay submarine project by two years: minister
If the national defense budget for the submarine construction project is cut next year ... The league has urged Farglory Group and the Taipei City Government to improve the Taipei Dome’s outdated ...
Ex-Taiwan leader says China visit to foster cross-strait peace
Former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou headed to China on Wednesday for a trip he said was aimed at building "a bridge for peace", after Beijing last week intensified military drills around the island.
Biden and Trump must work together to deter an attack on Taiwan
The time for realistic and credible deterrence by both Biden and Trump is at hand, before Xi concludes the presidential transition gives him a green light on Taiwan.
Taiwan Gets Major Boost With US Abrams Tanks
Taiwan has taken delivery of an initial batch of 38 U.S.-made Abrams M1A2T tanks, which one analyst says could help the island "punch back" against a possible Chinese amphibious invasion. The armored ...
US finalizes $406 million chips subsidy for Taiwan’s GlobalWafers
The U.S. Commerce Department said on Tuesday it has finalized $406 million in government grants to Taiwan's GlobalWafers to significantly increase production of silicon wafers in the United States.