A French parliamentary delegation pledged support for Taiwan during a meeting Thursday with the president of the self-governing island that China claims as its own territory with no right to ... ( read original story ...)
Kaohsiung to Become the World’s Highest-valued Semiconductor Industry Cluster
Kaohsiung City’s mayor Chen Chi-mai (陳其邁) laid out the policy priorities of his administration after he officially took office, which includes accelerating industrial transformation and boosting ... ( read original story ...)
America Should Think Twice Before Fighting a War Over Taiwan
While the seizure of Taiwan would be devastating on humanitarian grounds, it would not cause a regional crisis or whet a Chinese appetite for further conquest. ( read original story ...)
Russian microchip maker eyes Taiwan exit in response to sanctions
The Russian-based company MCST, which produces Elbrus microchips, said in early June that it could move its production line from Taiwan, the world-leading producer of semiconductors, to the Micron ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Former Defense Minister Morimoto Satoshi on a Taiwan Contingency
If “China can unify Taiwan while eliminating U.S. interference. This is the best scenario for China… The surrounding countries cannot help Taiwan.” ... ( read original story ...)
Defending champions Chinese Taipei learn group stage opponents for WBSC Under-12 Baseball World Cup
Chinese Taipei are set to begin their World Baseball Softball Confederation Under-12 Baseball World Cup title defence against Italy at the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reports record Covid-19 deaths, spike in local cases
Taiwan has reported 159 deaths from Covid-19 – a record for a single day – and another spike in local cases, as it remains uncertain whether border controls will be eased this month. Another 80,195 ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei marks Tiananmen anniversary with protests
Over 500 people gathered in Taipei to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre of student protesters demanding greater democracy on 4 June, 1989. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Apple Daily finds buyer after Hong Kong edition shuttered
Taipei (AFP) – The Taiwan edition of Hong Kong's Apple Daily newspaper has found a buyer which would retain most of its staff, the firm said Wednesday, pledging to continue to "speak out against any ... ( read original story ...)
Complacency undermined UK’s Covid response, Taiwan’s pandemic chief warns
Exclusive: Taiwan's former vice-president said a lack of urgency meant Britain, the US and WHO mishandled the start of the pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Exchange (TPEx) Provides a Supportive Ecosystem for Innovation and Sustainable Growth
The Taipei Exchange (TPEx), has successfully built an efficient multi-tiered fund-raising platform to foster the growth of innovative companies within the Taiwan capital market while also focusing on ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan May export growth steady despite supply chain snarls, outlook positive
Taiwan's exports rose for a 23rd straight month in May on the back of sustained demand for technology despite China's tough COVID-19 lockdowns, and the government said the outlook was good even as the ... ( read original story ...)
Exiled Tibetan Official presents Tibet’s issues at Taipei International Book Exhibition
The Representative of the Tibetan government-in-exile Kelsang Gyaltsen Bawa spoke about Beijing's restrictions and regulations on publishing books at the Taipei International Book Exhibition, 2022. He ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s TSMC says no concrete plans to build Europe factories for now
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) has no concrete plans for building factories in Europe at present, chairman Mark Liu said on Wednesday, adding customers in that region were fewer than ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Book Fair Concludes In-Person Run
Taipei International Book Exhibition, which wrapped up on June 7, was held in-person after two years of virtual fairs. About 250,000 people attended the event, down from 580,000 visitors the last time ... ( read original story ...)
‘Top Gun’ China Snub Helps ‘Maverick’ Movie Take Off in Taiwan
Maverick, the long-awaited sequel to Tom Cruise's 1986 classic film, may be grounded in China, but it's taking off in Taiwan amid an atmosphere of increased animosity between the Taiwan Strait ... ( read original story ...)