CHINA's Ambassador to France has "not ruled out the use of force" amid rising tensions with Taiwan and anger in Beijing over EU-Taiwan trade talks. ( read original story ...)
Taipei, New Taipei City list places patients visited
Taipei and New Taipei City yesterday released a list of places visited by two people recently confirmed to have contracted COVID-19, to alert people to areas where they could possibly have been ... ( read original story ...)
Gay couple become first in Taiwan to adopt after legal battle – but victory is bittersweet
A gay couple has become the first in Taiwan to adopt a child together – but their legal victory hasn't been extended to others like them. ( read original story ...)
Chinese ambassador to France: Beijing has ‘not ruled out use of force’ against Taiwan
FRANCE 24 spoke to Lu Shaye, the Chinese ambassador to France. He insisted Beijing is prioritising "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan, but said the Chinese authorities had "not ruled out the use of ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Japan to jointly stockpile weapons amid China’s Taiwan threats
The U.S. and Japan are discussing stockpiling munitions in each other's defence facilities. As per Nikkei Asia report, the issue was discussed during U.S.-japan '2+2 talks' (meet of Foreign + Defence ... ( read original story ...)
2 potential semiconductor suppliers in Casa Grande seek foreign trade zone status
The two suppliers for Taiwan Semiconductor represent a $500 million investment in Casa Grande. #phoenix #arizona ... ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden sends nuclear warship to Taiwan as US escalates feud with China
TENSIONS between the United States and China have escalated again after a US Navy submarine carrying dozens of nuclear warheads made a rare visit to a Pacific base on Saturday in what the Navy is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Commissions New Minelayers As Analyst Predicts Xi May Increase Pressure Next Year
As threats of Chinese invasion looms large, Taiwan has commissioned two new Navy minelayers that can automatically sow large numbers of small but powerful mines at high speed. Taiwan President Tsai ... ( read original story ...)
CWind Taiwan seals crew transfer vessel charter with Siemens Gamesa
CWind Taiwan, a joint venture between International Ocean Group (IOG) and CWind, part of the Global Marine Group has concluded a charter contract with Siemens Gamesa for a crew transfer vessel (CTV) ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reports 65 new COVID-19 cases
Taiwan reported 65 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday including 17 locally-transmitted cases a daily record high for this year and 4 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Seeks To Join US’ Indo-Pacific Economic Framework To Counter Chinese B&R
Beijing’s aggressive actions in Indo-Pacific threaten movement of more than $3 trillion worth of commerce each year, US Secretary of State had informed ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s CSC cuts steel list prices for Feb sales
Taiwan's largest steel mill headquartered in Kaohsiung of South Taiwan, has decided to cut its list prices of major steel products by as much as TWD 700/tonne ($25.4/t) for local sales in February to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida vows to bolster defence of islands near Taiwan amid China tension
In a speech to parliament, the prime minister said Tokyo will strengthen the country’s defence capabilities to better protect the Nansei island chain. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Investment Research
Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research report sent to investors on Friday, Zacks.com reports. According ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei’s EasyCard Transforms Sailor Moon’s Wand Into Subway Pass
Following the re-release of the Poké Ball IC Card in 2020, EasyCard, Taipei’s premier contactless smartcard system for public transportation and convenience stores, has now unveiled a Sailor Moon Moon ... ( read original story ...)
China likely ramp up pressure on Taiwan next year: UK academician
China is likely to increase pressure on Taiwan next year, a prominent British historian and writer said while adding that deterrence is key to withstanding Beijing's military threats. Niall Ferguson, ... ( read original story ...)