The government in Taiwan has earmarked NT$105.7 billion (US$3.8 billion) for its Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program in 2022, including continued subsidies for 5G infrastructure and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan January exports seen up for 19th straight month – Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s exports likely rose for the 19th straight month in January, a Reuters poll showed, boosted by sustained demand for chips and hi-tech gadgets though at a slightly slower ... ( read original story ...)
Yes, Taiwan is in the Olympics. How the Winter Games play into uneasy relations with China
Taiwan is participating in the Winter Olympics under the name 'Chinese Taipei'. Despite the t, there have been no major hiccups between the two rivals. Taiwanese officials wanted to skip the opening ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ends import ban on Japanese food from Fukushima
Taiwan imposed an import ban in late March 2011 for food safety reasons in the wake of a massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami that triggered a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power ... ( read original story ...)
US pick for envoy to Honduras vows support for Taipei
However, since winning the election, her team has pulled back from that position, saying that the new government would maintain a “fluid relationship” with Taipei for the time being. When Vice ... ( read original story ...)
Annual ‘Cycling for a Free Tibet’ rolls out in Taipei
Supporters of the Human Rights Network for Tibet and Taiwan ride bicycles in Taipei yesterday as they launch this year’s “Cycling for a Free Tibet” campaign. Photo: Tu Chien-jung, Taipei Times The ... ( read original story ...)
Amid fear of China blocking Taiwan’s entry, business association wants Taipei to join CPTPP
amid fears of China blocking Taipei's entry. Taiwan filed its formal application to join the 11-member trading area last September, shortly after China did so. Commentators have voiced concern ... ( read original story ...)
The small islands that could be the first target in a clash between China, Taiwan, and the US
A recent wargame by a US think tank examined how the seizure of Taiwan-controlled islands by China could play out. Seizuring those islands is more feasible because of China's military growth, and ... ( read original story ...)
China boycotts Lithuania over Taiwan
The bloc criticized Beijing's coercion of Lithuania over the tiny country's political stance on Taiwan. China has said the issue is "political," not "economic," and has no place at the WTO. Tensions ... ( read original story ...)
China slams US for its military transfer to Taiwan
(MENAFN) China slammed the US military transfer to Taiwan on Wednesday, stating it is going to seek efforts to protect the nation's local security. China’s Defense Ministry stated in a ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Cycle releases teaser video showcasing key features of its DigitalGo virtual show
Taipei Cycle has released a teaser trailer showcasing the key features of its virtual DigitalGo show platform. The Taipei Cycle Show will take place physically from 9th-12th March, and will run in ... ( read original story ...)
China decries US arms sale deal with Taiwan
ISTANBUL – China on Wednesday criticized the US arms sale to Taiwan, saying it will take measures to defend the territorial integrity of the country.“The Peoples Liberation Army will take all ... ( read original story ...)
Somaliland, Taiwan hail ‘special relationship’ amid isolation
Two of the world's most diplomatically isolated governments are deepening economic and political ties as "champions of democracies in Africa and Asia," Somaliland's foreign minister has said on a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Somaliland ties growing despite diplomatic isolation
Taiwan and Somaliland are expanding economic and political ties despite being two of the world's most diplomatically isolated governments ... ( read original story ...)
Somaliland minister hails ‘milestone’ visit to Taiwan
Taiwan's push to grow its presence on the world stage as China poaches its diplomatic allies saw Taipei roll out the red carpet on Wednesday to a new friend in a similar position -- Somaliland. ( read original story ...)
US arms sale to Taiwan is gross interference our affairs: Chinese Defence Ministry
The Chinese Defence Ministry on Wednesday warned the US against selling arms to Taiwan, saying that this act constitutes a blatant interference in China's internal affairs, which Beijing strongly ... ( read original story ...)