China first mooted the proposal to build a transit link to Taipei on Feb. 24, 2021 Currently, a journey by sea between China and Taiwan takes two-and-a-half hours Analysts said the plan reflects Xi ... ( read original story ...)
Netflix Comedy Series ‘Mom, Don’t Do That!’ Wins Taipei Festival Award Ahead of Worldwide Debut
The crowd-pleasing series stars Taiwanese actress Billie Wang as a widow looking for a second chance at love during her golden years with the help of dating apps. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan weighs fining Foxconn over China chip investment – source
Taiwan's government is considering fining tech giant Foxconn up to T$25 million ($835,600) over its investment in a Chinese chip conglomerate without first getting regulatory approval, a source ... ( read original story ...)
Four Hong Kong men arrested while trying to flee to Taiwan
Police said men, including one shot by officer in 2019 protest, had been hiding from law enforcement ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Foxconn says is shareholder of troubled Chinese chip firm
People wear masks to protect themselves from coronavirus disease (COVID-19), while listening to the annual general meeting at the lobby of Foxconn's office in Taipei, Taiwan, June 23, 2020 ... ( read original story ...)
Xi’s reply letter inspires youth from Taiwan
The recent letter that Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, sent in reply to a group of young people from Taiwan working on the Chinese mainland has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Prepares For Disaster With Mock Bombings
Taiwan conducts its largest-ever disaster preparedness drill with mock scenarios from the Ukraine war and an invasion from mainland China. More than 1,800 personnel participate in the annual exercise ... ( read original story ...)
Little Movement Expected For Taiwan Stock Market
The Taiwan stock market has moved higher in consecutive trading days, improving almost 490 points or 3.3 percent along the way. The Taiwan Stock Exchange now rests just beneath the 14,440-point ... ( read original story ...)
‘Motherland’s strong support will benefit Taiwan’
XIAMEN: People in Taiwan can enjoy better lives and have greater space for development since they have the support of a strong motherland to rely on, China’s top political adviser Wang Yang said. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan health minister quits to run for Taipei mayor
The race for Taipei mayor -- a position that has a track record of producing Taiwan presidents -- is heating up as the nation's health minister resigned to throw his hat in the ring. By continuing to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese lawmakers to visit Taiwan
Seven Japanese lawmakers will visit Taiwan later this month, according to Taiwan’s Foriegn Ministry. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on July 12 confirmed an announcement made by Frank Hsieh, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Semiconductor Outperforms Expectations: Here’s How to Trade It
TSM had a strong quarter and offered an outlook that included above consensus sales, but warned mildly on capital expenditures. ( read original story ...)
Apple Supplier Foxconn Faces Hefty Fine If It Invests In China Without Taiwan’s Approval
The world's largest contract electronics maker and Apple, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone assembler Foxconn would need government approval if it invests in embattled Chinese chip conglomerate Tsinghua ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Desire for Unification With China Near Record Low as Tensions Rise
Only 2.4 percent of Taiwan's residents identify as solely "Chinese," while roughly two-thirds say they are only "Taiwanese," according to new polling. ( read original story ...)
China’s military is flying more combat aircraft near Taiwan as it tries to extend its reach around the island
Taiwan says China's military conducted 555 sorties into its air-defense zone in the first half of 2022. ( read original story ...)
Across Party Lines, Taiwan Mourns Abe Shinzo
The former Japanese prime minister’s support for Taiwan brought condolences even from the KMT, which is generally antagonistic toward Japan. ( read original story ...)