Chiang had promised that his administration would complete the long-stalled Taipei Dome construction project within a year of him becoming mayor. New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Lee Ssu-chuan (李四川) on ...
Taipei’s grade-A office vacancy rate climbs to 2.7%
The vacancy rate for grade-A offices in Taipei last quarter climbed to 2.7 percent, as companies reduced space utilization and moved to less popular areas to save on operating costs amid economic ...
New Taipei to ban single-use plastic cups from May
Beverage shops in New Taipei City would from next month be banned from providing single-use plastic cups, to cut down on plastic waste, the city government said yesterday. The 2,704 beverage shops in ...
ASML applies for 2nm fab tool R&D subsidies in Taiwan, report says
ASML has filed to Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs for R&D subsidies to fund the development and production of 2nm wafer optical measurement equipment, a report by Taiwan's quoted unspecified ...
U.S. Navy Strike Group Keeps Close Eye on China’s Carrier Near Taiwan
Chinese and American carrier groups were both on maneuvers in relative proximity in the Western Pacific on Monday as China concluded a three-day show of force around Taiwan. The Shandong, the second of China's three aircraft carriers, embarked on its first ...
China Brandishes Military Options in Exercises Around Taiwan
China sent fighter jets, naval ships and an aircraft carrier near Taiwan on Monday in the final day of military exercises choreographed to raise pressure on the island while stopping short of an escalation that could set off a conflict. China has said the ...
French President Macron rejects ‘American rhythm’ on Taiwan, nods to China’s ‘unity’ after meeting with Xi
French President Emmanuel Macron, who recently met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, rejected following the "American rhythm and a Chinese overreaction" on Taiwan.
70 Chinese Warplanes, 11 Warships Circle Taiwan On Sunday; 35 Enter Taipei’s Air Defense Zone
Taiwan reported increased sightings of Chinese military aircraft and warships around the island amid China's ongoing three-day military drills.
Japan, China meet to discuss maritime concerns as Beijing simulates attack on Taiwan
Senior Japanese and Chinese government officials met on Monday to discuss maritime concerns in disputed waters in the East China Sea as Beijing conducted wargames around Taiwan.
Taiwan: Explaining the U.S.-China dispute and why it matters
The future of the self-ruling democracy, which Beijing claims as its territory, is among the biggest flashpoints in relations between the world’s two largest economies.
Lindsey Graham, warning of Russian and Chinese expansionism, says he’d be ‘very much open to using US forces to defend Taiwan’
In an appearance on "Fox News Sunday," Senator Lindsey Graham warned that China appears to be preparing to create a blockade around Taiwan.
Marketmind: China-Taiwan tensions loom ever larger
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever. The dramatic escalation in China-Taiwan tensions will loom large over Asia on Monday, potentially cranking up market volatility in a session with trading volume already likely to be reduced with much of Europe closed for the Easter Monday holiday.
Chinese fishing crews navigate carefully as Taiwan tensions flare
As China sends warships and fighter jets to the Taiwan Strait after a U.S. visit by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, deemed a separatist by Beijing, fishing crews plying the narrow waterway say they fret more about their livelihood than politics.
China flies fighter jets near Taiwan after island leader’s trip to U.S.
China sent warships and fighter jets toward Taiwan in retaliation for a meeting between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan's president.
Notes from Central Taiwan: Has Biden ‘hollowed out’ the US ‘one China’ policy?
A glance at their September 2022 question “In August this year, US Congress Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, and China immediately held large-scale military exercises around Taiwan. Do you think ...
Taipei mayor says new panda would be beneficial
Exchanges between Taipei and cities in China, including adding a new panda to Taipei Zoo, would be beneficial, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) said yesterday. Chiang made the remarks in response to a ...