Pingtan Island, floating off China's southeastern coast, is known for its stones, which helped build fort-like houses, but left the soil undesirable for agriculture. But the rocks have been an ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s leader meets with Mace, Slotkin other US lawmakers in defiance of China
S.C., and four other members of Congress traveled to Taiwan this week for a meeting with its president, in an unannounced visit held in defiance of the Chinese government. ( read original story ...)
Vietnam Innovation Network debuts in Taiwan
A Vietnam Innovation Network in Chinese Taipei (VIN Taiwan) has been set up in Taiwan (China), thereby marking a new stage in the development of the Vietnamese intellectual community in the territory, ... ( read original story ...)
US lawmakers introduce bill to help Taiwan boost ties amid China tensions
Two US lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill earlier this week, which seeks to help Taiwan develop ties with other countries amid China's coercive actions ... ( read original story ...)
China furious at Biden’s invite to Taiwan to its ‘Summit for Democracy’
Furious over US President Joe Biden's decision of extending an invitation to Taiwan for forthcoming online 'Democracy Summit', China urged the US to stop providing a platform to "Taiwan independence" ... ( read original story ...)
United States and China tussle over Honduras as it weighs Taiwan ties
Honduras is one of a shrinking club concentrated in Central America and the Caribbean that maintains relations with Taiwan, which China views as a wayward province. ( read original story ...)
Why wiping out Hong Kong’s opposition may have cost China a whole generation in Taiwan
Beijing's crackdown on Hong Kong has played an important role in how Taiwanese view China, with opinion polls suggesting more people now support the self-ruled island becoming formally independent ... ( read original story ...)
China’s crackdown on Hong Kong may have pushed Taiwan further away than ever
Beijing's crackdown on Hong Kong has played an important role in how Taiwanese view China, with opinion polls suggesting more people now support the self-ruled island becoming formally independent ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to set up veterans office in Washington, Tsai Ing-wen tells visiting US Congress group
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen told a group of visiting US congressmen the administration will set up an office in Washington next year to handle veterans affairs, as the island continues to ... ( read original story ...)
Thai oil firm PTT expands pharma business with US$475 million Alvogen deal
Thailand's state-owned oil firm PTT is set to expand further into pharmaceuticals as part of a consortium acquiring a unit of drugmaker Alvogen, the parent of Taiwan's Lotus Pharmaceutical, PTT said ... ( read original story ...)
China Carries out ‘Combat Readiness Patrol’ as U.S. Lawmakers Visit Taipei
China's military carried out "combat readiness" patrols Friday in the direction of the Taiwan Strait on Friday as a U.S. Congressional delegation made a surprise visit to Taipei, offering strong ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. lawmakers visit Taiwan, China responds dismissively
A delegation of five U.S. lawmakers visited Taiwan on a two-day trip to meet with the island's leaders despite calls from the Chinese government to cancel the trip. ( read original story ...)
The Drums Of War In Taiwan And Ukraine
And in the east, China’s behaviour vis-à-vis Taiwan has grown increasingly worrisome. A widely reported war-game study by a United States (US) think tank concludes that the US would have “few credible ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Economy Seen Growing Even Faster Than First Forecast
Sign up for the New Economy Daily newsletter, follow us @economics and subscribe to our podcast. Taiwan raised its growth forecast for this year and next as ravenous global demand for semiconductors ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. lawmakers visit Taiwan; China conducts military patrols
Five U.S. lawmakers met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday in a surprise one-day visit intended to reaffirm America’s “rock-solid” support for the self-governing island that is claimed by ... ( read original story ...)
NEXT BIG Discusses Japan Market Entry at Meet Taipei
Taiwan and Japan have similar cultures and good relations, and Japan has become Taiwan startups' top choice when it comes to market expansion, of making initial presence overseas. Therefore this year, ... ( read original story ...)