Toads are a symbol of prosperity and good fortune in Taiwan, but the unexpected discovery of an invasive species has officials and environmentalists scrambling to contain their spread. ( read original story ...)
Honduras becomes new front in US-China struggle over Taiwan
A coalition partner and an aide to Castro have subsequently walked back on that commitment but many observers believe Honduras will eventually side with China. A tug of war between the US and China ... ( read original story ...)
Trump-era hawk wants US to ‘prepare for limited war’ with China over Taiwan
Former assistant defence secretary Elbridge Colby outlines his prescription for how to win a conflict in book which calls for ‘Asian Nato’. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s democracy and global advancement strengthen partnerships
And Taiwan, as a force for good in the world, the Summit for Democracy brings together leaders of government, civil society and the private sector from 100-plus countries and territories; discussing ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand seizes $120 million worth of crystal meth bound for Taiwan
BANGKOK - The Thai authorities intercepted nearly 900kg of crystal methamphetamine hidden in a cargo shipment at Bangkok's Port Customs Office and bound for Taiwan, where it could be sold for up to ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Taipei duo upset odds together, now same apart
Ian Marshall Competing in the under 15 age group category, at the end of the day, they experienced a mixed doubles defeat at the hands of Romania’s Iulian Chirita and Bianca Mei Rosu, the no.4 seeds ... ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: US defence chief warns of Chinese ‘rehearsals’ for Taiwan attack
Lloyd Austin, US defence secretary, warned that China’s air incursions by fighter jets, bombers and other warplanes near Taiwan appeared to be rehearsals for military operations against the country. ( read original story ...)
China’s Taiwan air incursions, practice for the real thing?
China's continued incursions into Taiwan's air defence zone could be a rehearsal for an eventual invasion of the island, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says. markets are going to bring this risk ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Tariffs Fuel Boom in U.S. Trade With Tech Exporter Taiwan
The partnership expands as the island and the U.S. move toward formally strengthening their ties despite objections from Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam and Taiwan exceed US Treasury currency thresholds, but no manipulator labels
Vietnam and Taiwan again exceeded the U.S. Treasury's thresholds for possible currency manipulation and enhanced analysis under a 2015 trade law, but the department on Friday refrained from formally ... ( read original story ...)
US, China and Taiwan
Mounting tensions put the US in a difficult position but armed conflict between the two superpowers is unlikely ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. should expect cyberattacks in any struggle for Taiwan
Several U.S. defense leaders said they are worried that any confrontation with China over Taiwan would lead to a wave of significant cyberattacks against U.S. critical infrastructure that could ... ( read original story ...)
KODA Joins the Chinatown-International District
DA LI has now completed building KODA Condominium Flats at Fifth and South Main. A growing trend has been residents choosing transit-oriented and walkable urban areas, instead of car-centric suburban ... ( read original story ...)
China’s bizarre move to surface ICBM submarine in Taiwan Strait
Missile submarines are built to be secretive. They submerge to keep their nuclear arsenal safely out of sight. So when one parades itself on the surface, the world pays attention. ( read original story ...)
China Evergrande Group warns it may run out of money
China Evergrande Group (恆大集團), which is struggling under US$310 billion in debt, on Friday said that it might run out of money to “perform its financial obligations” sending Chinese regulators ... ( read original story ...)
Hon Hai reports highest monthly revenue this year
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (鴻海精密), which assembles Apple Inc’s iPads and iPhones, yesterday reported that its consolidated revenue last month was the highest in 11 months and had increased 12.86 ... ( read original story ...)