Removing restrictions on American contact with Taiwan sends a diplomatic message that the U.S. will not bow to China. ( read original story ...)
Trump’s parting shot to Xi should be recognizing Taiwan
President Trump’s two greatest foreign-policy accomplishments both involve departures from outmoded paradigms that had, for decades, enraptured bipartisan neoliberal elites: unprecedented ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Mexico issues 1.8 bln euros in bonds, reduces maturities by 36% for 2023
Mexico carried out its second international bond transaction of the new year, the finance ministry said on Friday, issuing two bonds worth a total of 1.8 billion euros and using those funds to ... ( read original story ...)
Mexico issues 1.8 bln euros in bonds, reduces maturities by 36% for 2023
Mexico carried out its second international bond transaction of the new year, the finance ministry said on Friday, issuing two bonds worth a total of 1.8 billion euros and using those funds to ... ( read original story ...)
One imported case reported; tighter rules clarified
Taiwan yesterday recorded one new imported case of COVID-19 involving an Indonesian who arrived in the nation last month to work on a fishing boat, the Central Epidemic Command Center said. The ... ( read original story ...)
Technology companies taking aim at COVID-19 pandemic with new gadgets
From coronavirus-zapping drones to smart masks to disease-predicting wearables, the technology sector is showcasing ways to detect and mitigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The health crisis which forced ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan does it better
Switzerland and Taiwan are pursuing different strategies to combat the pandemic. At a webinar hosted by Avenir Suisse in cooperation with the Délégation Culturelle et Économique de Taipei, experts ... ( read original story ...)
New Taipei City cancels Chinese New Year street-shopping event
New Taipei City will cancel its annual Chinese New Year’s street-shopping event due to the pandemic, mayor Hou You-Yi (侯友宜) said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan calls for Asia-Pacific Telecom to boost 4G coverage
Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC) demanded Asia-Pacific Telecom (APT) improve its 4G coverage before it is allowed to enter a 5G network sharing agreement with rival Far EasTone ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Parting Shot To China Should Be Full U.S. Recognition of Taiwan | Opinion
Trump could both box in his successor and solidify his recalibration of U.S.-China policy with one brilliant diplomatic move. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s stunning new arts centre springs back to life
The National Kaohsiung Center’s live concert season can bring a new focus to classical and opera in east Asia, says conductor Chien Wen-Pin ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Inc
TSMC, the $560 bln chipmaking powerhouse, showcases the island's clout in supply chains, semiconductors, 5G and more. That bodes well for bilateral trade and investment flows. Closer economic ties ... ( read original story ...)
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G Mid-Ranger Out In Taiwan, No Word On Global Launch
HTC has silently announced its mid-range 5G-capable smartphone, the Desire 21 Pro 5G. The phone is currently available for pre-order only in Taiwan with ... ( read original story ...)
Protective component maker PTTC enjoys substantial ramp-up in orders for smartphones
Polytronics Technology (PTTC) has seen orders placed by China-based smartphone vendors ramp up substantially since the first quarter of 2021, according to the Taiwan-based protective component maker. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Success Battling Covid-19 Has It Ready To Plan A Reopening Of Its Borders
Taiwan is working on a way to reopen borders for limited international travel through a system that would require confirmation that travelers had received a vaccine, tested negative for Covid-19 prior ... ( read original story ...)
Chez Taipei
The “cafeteria” is one of 45 scattered across Taipei to give cats a place to rest while making feeding them less messy. (Chiang Ying-Ying/Associated Press) TAIPEI, Taiwan – Pipi already dines well. ( read original story ...)