BEIJING - China said Wednesday it was banning trips by individual Chinese travellers to Taiwan, citing the current state of relations with the democratically governed island, in what appears to be ... ( read original story ...)
China Bans Citizens From Travel to Taiwan as Individual Tourists
In its latest effort to increase pressure on Taiwan, Beijing said it will suspend a program that allowed individual tourists from 47 Chinese cities to travel to Taiwan, citing the current state of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Ends Live-Fire Drills Coinciding With China Exercises
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan has concluded two days of live-fire drills coinciding with Chinese military exercises on the mainland coast facing the island. Taiwan's defense ministry said its drills ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei, Taiwan: 5 days in the Sleepless City, Searching for New Music, Ramen and Records
I’m a sucker for Red Carpets and given a chance I’ll walk them, whether it’s in Regina or Rotterdam, Texas or Toronto. My latest Red Carpet romp is in Taipei, Taiwan in June at the Golden Melody ... ( read original story ...)
In Taiwan, a Contemporary Dance Troupe Brings in the Crowds
TAIPEI, Taiwan — A lunchtime bout of torrential rain, lightning and thunder couldn’t keep a crowd of intrepid souls from lining up at Liberty Plaza here on Saturday. They simply put up their umbrellas ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is firing off more than 100 missiles as the Chinese military holds drills nearby
China warned in its latest defense report that it is willing to use military force to unify with Taiwan, which Beijing views as a breakaway province. ... ( read original story ...)
Rakuten, LINE Group get virtual banking licenses in Taiwan
Specifically, the licenses have been awarded to LINE Financial Taiwan, Rakuten International Commercial Bank, and Next Commercial Bank, which is led by Taiwan telecom operator Chunghwa Telecom ... ( read original story ...)
The Healthcare+ Expo Taiwan Continues to Lead a Medical Innovation Hub With Its Strength in Digital Health, Health Tech and Medicine
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following the success last year, the Healthcare+ Expo sees a rapid growth in size and significance of procurement, networking and marketing. The Expo is now regarded ... ( read original story ...)
BIO Asia-Taiwan 2019 Showcased Biotech as the Region’s Next Growth Engine
TAIPEI, Taiwan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--One of the largest events on this year's Asian biotechnology calendar brought together more than 1,500 people from 25 countries to meet and explore business ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Joins Asia Digital Banking Push With Three New Online Licenses
Taiwan Joins Asia Digital Banking Push With Three New Online Licenses TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan issued its first ... are keen to challenge traditional banks by leveraging their technology and user ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei to offer migrant workers free medical checks, haircuts Aug. 11
Taipei, July 30 (CNA)Migrant workers in Taipei will be able to obtain basic medical checks and haircuts free of cost on Aug. 11, under an initiative launched earlier in the year by the city ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers Accuse Trump and Aides of Delaying F-16 Sales to Taiwan
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers in Congress from both political parties have accused the Trump administration of delaying an $8 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, the self-governing democratic island ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Issues Island’s First Virtual Bank Licences
TAIPEI — Taiwan issued its first virtual banking licences to three consortiums consisting of Taiwan and Japanese investors, its financial authorities said on Tuesday, following moves by regulators in ... ( read original story ...)
Forest City “Smart B.I.A” System Wins IDC Smart City Asia Pacific Awards
The project, located in Johor ... for these awards include Government Technology Agency of Singapore, Taipei City Government, and various municipal governments of the People's Republic of China ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan seen still growing in second-quarter despite global tech slowdown: Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s economy likely grew at roughly the same pace in the second quarter as the first despite slowing global demand for technology products that has hit the island’s ... ( read original story ...)
China officially deploys its J-20 stealth fighter as it warns it’s ready and willing to fight over Taiwan
An image of a chain link. It symobilizes a website link url. An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. A stylized bird with an open mouth, tweeting. The word "in". A stylized letter F. ... ( read original story ...)