Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue launches on November 20. In these uncertain times, such discussions, in which friends explore ways to build mutually beneficial economic ties, are more ... ( read original story ...)
China’s economy is growing faster now than before the coronavirus pandemic
A year ago, the coronavirus began spreading rapidly in China. Today, China's economy is bouncing back hard, and expanding even faster than it did before the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
China ‘Already Decided’ to Sanction U.S. Officials Over Taiwan
China said it “has already decided” to sanction some U.S. officials over involvement in Taiwan issues, as the Trump administration prepares to hand over to President-elect Joe Biden. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Could Be America’s ‘Maritime Israel,’ Says Taipei Defense Guru
Taiwan's foremost defense analyst said a successful takeover by Beijing would turn the island into "China's Hawaii," giving the Chinese military the ability to strike at the U.S. West Coast. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan seeks free trade deal with UK
UK representative vows to jointly work in commerce, science, climate change, education fields - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
The crypto market is still far from its golden age, says Michael Wu
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization exceeded $1 trillion for the first time ever a week ago. However, Michael Wu, CEO of Amber Group, commented at Cointelegraph China’s Jan. 14 Hub ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese leadership says country must use its strengths to curb pro-independence forces in Taiwan
Wang Yang, a member of the top leadership body, says containing separatism and promoting integration are key priorities for the Communist Party’s centenary. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan cancels annual Lantern Festival for 1st time in 32 years
Following the confirmation of 4 more local COVID-19 infections, the Executive Yuan (行政院) announced the cancellation of the 2021 Taiwan Lantern Festival on Tuesday, making it the first in 32 years. ( read original story ...)
DON DON DONKI fans wait in long waiting lines on opening day
Japanese discount chain DON DON DONKI which opened its first store in Taiwan on Tuesday, has seen long lines of people ready to shop. According to Chinese-language media, the first store in Taipei’s ... ( read original story ...)
CHT earmarks NT$300 million for AIoT project in Kaohsiung
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has announced a NT$300 million (US$10.71 million) investment project that will establish basic telecom infrastructure, cloud servers and 5G networks in an AIoT base, dubbed Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan cancels major festival as domestic COVID-19 cases rise
Taiwan on Tuesday cancelled a major festival during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday as the island reported four locally transmitted cases of COVID-19, the biggest daily rise in local infections in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan troops stage drill aimed at repelling attack from China
Taiwanese troops using tanks, mortars and small arms staged a drill aimed at repelling an attack from China, which has increased its threats to reclaim the island and its own displays of military ... ( read original story ...)
US halting Intel shipments to Huawei
US President Donald Trump’s administration notified Huawei Technologies Co (華為) suppliers, including chipmaker Intel Corp, that it is revoking certain licenses to sell to the Chinese company and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan proposes 2,500-hectare green energy agricultural park in Thanh Hoa
The Agriculture Center of Excellence at the Quang Trung Software City. Taiwan has proposed developing a 2,500-hectare green energy agricultural park in Thanh Hoa Province. – PHOTO: COURTESY OF QUANG T ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stages military drills as China sanctions US officials
Drills aimed at repelling a potential Chinese attack come as Beijing announced sanctions on US officials for ‘nasty behaviour’ over Taiwan. Taiwanese troops using tanks, mortars and small arms have ... ( read original story ...)
Financial Times praises Weiwuying, Kaohsiung for work amid pandemic
The Financial Times on Jan. 15 praised the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying, 衛武營國家藝術文化中心) as an example for putting on shows despite the pandemic in an article titled "Taiwan's ... ( read original story ...)