The Taiwan stock market has finished lower in two of three trading days since the end of the three-day winning streak in which it had ... ( read original story ...)
Biden says US would defend Taiwan in ‘unprecedented attack’
Biden has made similar statements before, spurring outrage in Beijing by adding new chapters to Washington’s longstanding policy of “strategic ambiguity” when it comes to Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Biden says U.S. forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion
The interview was just the latest time that Biden has appeared to go beyond long-standing stated U.S. policy on Taiwan, but his statement was clearer than previou ... ( read original story ...)
Biden tells 60 Minutes U.S. troops would defend Taiwan, but White House says this is not official U.S. policy
We're not-- that-- that's their decision." "But would U.S. forces defend the island?" Pelley asked. "Yes, if in fact there was an unprecedented attack," Mr. Biden said. "So unlike Ukraine, to be clear ... ( read original story ...)
1 Dead, Others Injured After 6.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan and Triggers a Tsunami Warning
Taiwan's Emergency Operations Center has reported one death and nine injuries following the large earthquake over the weekend ... ( read original story ...)
How U.S. Airpower Could Thwart a Chinese Attack on Taiwan
A threat of this nature is quite likely the reason why the U.S. Navy continues joint patrols and training exercises such as dual-carrier operations, as the key to thwarting any Ch ... ( read original story ...)
Financial firms dump stocks, flock to bonds
Investments rose 25.8 percent from a year earlier and 11.6 percent from a quarter earlier, driven mainly by semiconductor firms expanding production, the ministry said. Manufacturers’ fixed assets ... ( read original story ...)
Powerful Earthquake Strikes Taiwan, Killing at Least 1
A powerful earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Sunday afternoon, killing at least one person, toppling at least one building and causing shaking that was felt across the island. The quake was ... ( read original story ...)
Manufacturers invest nearly NT$540 billion in fixed assets, setting record
Taiwanese banks, insurance companies and securities firms had NT$3.1 trillion of local and foreign stocks as of the end of July, down NT$597.1 billion from the end of last year, the commission said. ( read original story ...)
Economists forecast 12.5bp rate hike
The central bank would likely hike key interest rates by 12.5 basis points (bp) on Thursday amid slowing inflation, economists said. The bank is expected to be less aggressive than the US Federal ... ( read original story ...)
DPP’s Chen floats 10-year road plan for Taipei districts
Taipei mayoral candidate Chen Shih-chung (陳時中) yesterday proposed a 10-year road network plan for Shilin (士林) and Beitou (北投) districts to avoid creating traffic congestion problems similar to those ... ( read original story ...)
6.9 magnitude earthquake rocks Taiwan, triggers Tsunami alarm in Japan
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the island of Taiwan on Sunday, reportedly killing one and injuring 79. First responders are on the scenes of collapsed buildings and bridges. ( read original story ...)
UK invites Taiwan to sign queen’s condolence book in symbolic China rebuke
The U.K. acknowledged Taiwan's status as a self-governed country by inviting its representative in The UK to sign Queen Elizabeth II's condolence book on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Second magnitude 6.5-plus earthquake strikes Taiwan in 18 hours
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Sunday, around 18 hours after a 6.5 quake struck about 6 miles away. ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake in Taiwan traps people, derails train
A strong earthquake shook much of Taiwan on Sunday, toppling a three-story building and temporarily trapping four people inside, stranding about 400 tourists on a mountainside, and knocking part of a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan earthquake traps people in toppled building
A strong earthquake shook much of Taiwan on Sunday, toppling a three-storey building and temporarily trapping four people inside, stranding about 400 tourists on a mountainside, and knocking part of a ... ( read original story ...)