Hong Kong for “hostage diplomacy”, urging democratic countries to unite against Beijing’s “autocratic” expansion. The Hong Kong security law has rattled nearby self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing regards ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s new execution guidelines slammed by rights groups
Taiwan has released new procedures for carrying out capital punishment -- including preventing the condemned from seeing their executioner -- but rights activists said Thursday the move merely ... ( read original story ...)
A Pandemic and Huawei Woes? No Problem, Says Taiwan’s Chip Champion.
TSMC is confident it can weather the Covid-19 pandemic and the loss of a major customer—Chinese telecom champion Huawei—thanks to its technology edge. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan fears China ‘hostage diplomacy’ through HK security law
Taiwan on Thursday warned China could use the sweeping national security law it imposed on Hong Kong for "hostage diplomacy", urging democratic countries to unite against Beijing's "autocratic" ... ( read original story ...)
Two Taiwan Helicopter Crew Members Killed In China ‘Invasion’ Drill
A warship launches a US-made Harpoon missile during the annual drill Photo: TAIWAN DEFENCE MINISTRY / Handout. Beijing regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has vowed to one ... ( read original story ...)
Subsea 7 awarded renewables contract offshore Taiwan
Subsea 7 S.A. (Oslo Børs: SUBC, ADR: SUBCY) today announced the award of a sizeable(1) contract for the installation of the submarine cable system on. ( read original story ...)
Apple Chipmaker TSMC Raises Outlook in Sign of Tech’s Resilience
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. raised its outlook for 2020 revenue and spending, counting on global 5G smartphone and high-end computing demand to stay strong despite growing signs of a second ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan holds drills amid China tensions
Taiwan's air, sea and land forces conducted live-fire exercises simulating the repulsion of an invading force on Thursday (July 16), with President Tsai Ing-wen saying it showed their determination to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan thwarts Chinese ‘invasion’ in five-day live-fire drill
Troops deploy fighter jets and warships in biggest annual war games as tensions rise ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Thwarts China ‘Invasion’ In Live-fire Drill
Taiwanese soldiers on Thursday fought off simulated coastal assaults from China during their biggest annual live-fire exercises of the year, as Beijing ramps up military pressure on the island. The ... ( read original story ...)
POLL-Taiwan June export orders seen up for fourth straight month
Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/econ-polls?RIC=TWEXOR%3DECI poll data Orders median forecast +1.2% y/y (prior month +0.4%) TAIPEI, July 16 (Reuters) - Taiwan's export orders likely rose in June for the ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC second-quarter net profit jumps 81% on demand for faster chips
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Ltd (TSMC) said on Thursday that second-quarter net profit surged 81% from a year earlier as strong demand for faster chips boosted sales despite coronavirus concerns. The world's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan holds military drills against potential China threat
Taiwan's military fired missiles from the air and the island's shore facing China on Thursday in a live-fire exercise to demonstrate its ability to defend against ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan holds drills to beat back invasion amid China tensions
Taiwan's air, sea and land forces conducted live-fire exercises simulating the repulsion of an invading force on Thursday, with President Tsai Ing-wen saying it showed their determination to defend ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan holds live-fire drill during war games as tensions rise
Taiwan's army is carrying out a live-fire drill in the central city of Taichung on Thursday, as part of a major military exercise against the backdrop of rising tensions with China across the strait ... ( read original story ...)
SMIC scores mainland China’s biggest IPO in a decade
SMIC, valued at $31bn on Wednesday, will become one of the China’s top 50 most valuable public companies after the listing. It has already sold roughly half its placement to institutions, raising ... ( read original story ...)