On the surface, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen isn't a natural politician. The former laywer, 62, is a self-proclaimed introvert. She values privacy and doesn't like crowds. And when it comes to selfie... ( read original story ...)
Statue of former Taiwan leader Chiang vandalised in Taipei
A controversial statue of former dictator Chiang Kai-shek was vandalised in Taipei on Friday, stoking tensions over Taiwan's fractious relationship with China a week before the island marks the annive... ( read original story ...)
Taipei won’t sign any extradition deal with Hong Kong if it implies Taiwan is part of China, official says
A Taiwanese official overseeing Hong Kong affairs says the Taipei government will not sign any extradition deal with Hong Kong if it involves any implication of the one-China principle. Huang Ting-hui ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s property market is heating up thanks to factory reshoring, bucking regional gloom
Taiwanese authorities say about 40 domestic firms are eyeing move back from mainland China as trade war bites Tight office supply in Taipei central business district points to falling vacancy rates, r... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan proposes Asia’s first draft law on marriage equality
Supporters attend a rally to support the same-sex marriage referendum, in Taipei, Taiwan, in November 2018. Photograph: Tyrone Siu/Reuters Taiwan proposed a draft law on Thursday to allow same-sex mar... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan tech industry ekes out growth as tough quarter begins
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's technology sector, a barometer of global electronics demand, returned to growth in January but remains in a precarious position as a slowdown spreads from smartphones to servers. ( read original story ...)
BIO Announces Partnership with Taiwan BIO for 2019 Conference and Exhibition
“Taiwan is already a global powerhouse in technology, IT and computing systems,” noted Jim Greenwood, President and CEO of BIO. “As biotech evolves, we are marrying new breakthroughs like artificial i... ( read original story ...)
Osense Technology launches smart baseball stadium app
Taiwan startup Osense Technology has launched a smart baseball stadium app integrating all related O2O (online to offline) services, which can be simultaneously utilized by a large audience with the a... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan leadframe suppliers to see sales from automotive sector climb
Taiwan-based leadframe suppliers Jih Lin Technology and Shuen Der Industry (SDI) are both expected to see sales generated from the automotive sector climb substantially as a proportion of company reve... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s capriciousness poses risks for Taiwan
Taipei should not suddenly assume that the US policy toward Taiwan will change greatly and adopt policies in a rash manner. Trump’s attitude about the Syria withdrawal merits consideration in Taipei. ( read original story ...)
Visiting Taipei? Here Are the Top Taiwan Street Foods You Should Try
Taipei is not just a city packed with sight-seeing sites, many visitors also come to Taipei just to eat. The city is filled with barbecue street vendors, night markets and as well as numerous eateries ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan government to unveil draft same-sex marriage law
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's government said on Wednesday that it would propose a draft law to allow same-sex marriage in Asia's first such bill amid a heated debate over marriage equality that has div... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says no compromise on democracy after opposition’s China peace overture
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan will not accept any deal that destroys its sovereignty and democracy, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday after the island's opposition KMT party said it could sign a pe... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen issues a warning to the world over China
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has sent out a warning to Asia in the face of mounting aggression from Beijing. In an exclusive interview with CNN, Tsai said the military threat posed by China was growi... ( read original story ...)
EMQ Becomes the First Fintech Startup Accepted into Taiwan’s Regulatory Sandbox
HONG KONG & TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EMQ, a leading cross-border settlement network in Asia, announced that it has been approved by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan on its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says will not accept any deal that destroys democracy
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan will not accept any deal that destroys its sovereignty and democracy, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday after the island's opposition KMT party said it could sign a pe... ( read original story ...)