Currently, WeChat's payment service is unavailable to Taiwan residents. Mobile payment services, including WeChat payment, are cooperating with local banks for cross-border payment business certifications. "Based on the sellers' feedback, WeChat payment ... ( read original story ...)
China warns after Cruz, Abbot, meet Taiwan's president
BEIJING, China - China has reiterated its opposition to any contacts between U.S. officials and Taiwan's government following a meeting between Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Greg Abbott and the self-governing island's President Tsai Ing-wen. Cruz and Abbot ... ( read original story ...)
POP Post: Grand Hyatt Taipei
Let’s be honest. Sometimes you don’t want to read a whole review. So we’ve created a new series called POP post: Pictures Only Post. Posts in this series will feature the product, minimal description, and focus on 5-10 Pics. A more detailed review ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong rebel lawmakers met with protests in Taiwan
China's Taiwan Affairs Office last month denounced this weekend's ... Related Hong Kong Legal Notice: Copyright, trade marks and other intellectual property rights in this website can not be reproduced without the prior permission. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan leader heads to Americas; US stops set to irk China
"It should not surprise anyone if the incoming president's advisers who will be working on Asia policy meet with President Tsai," said Ross Feingold, a Taipei-based senior adviser at D.C. International Advisory, a consulting firm whose chief executive has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan's IPO funds drop more than 30% in 2016
Taipei, Jan. 7 (CNA) Funds raised from initial public offerings (IPOs) in Taiwan fell more than 30 percent annually in 2016, although the number of new listings on the local equity market rose slightly, according to PwC Taiwan. In a report, the accounting ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan objects after Vietnam deports telecom fraud suspects to China
Taipei: Taiwan on Tuesday strongly objected to the deportation from Vietnam to China of four Taiwanese nationals suspected of telecommunications fraud, saying the move was carried out under pressure from Beijing. The latest deportation followed a series of ... ( read original story ...)
REFILE-Taiwan objects to deportation of telecom fraud suspects from Vietnam to China
(Corrects spelling of Tsai Ing-wen's name in paragraph 7) TAIPEI Jan 3 Taiwan on Tuesday strongly objected to the deportation from Vietnam to China of four Taiwanese nationals suspected of telecommunications fraud, saying the move was carried out under ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president heads to US as Beijing watches
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen left for the United States Saturday on her way to Central America, a trip that will be closely watched by Beijing, incensed by her congratulatory call to Donald Trump. While the focus of the nine-day trip is to visit Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan leader heads to Americas; U.S. stops set to irk China
BEIJING -- Taiwan's leader pledged to bolster her self-ruled island's presence on the international stage as she set off Saturday to visit four Central American allies on a trip that includes U.S. transits and looks set to raise China's ire. President Tsai ... ( read original story ...)
50 pole dancers escort Taiwan politician's funeral procession
(CNN)These aren't your grandfather's pall bearers. A Taiwan politician's funeral procession included 50 pole dancers standing atop multicolored Jeeps. Former Chiayi County Council Speaker Tung Hsiang passed away in December. He was 76. His funeral took ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Protests Vietnam Deporting Fraud Suspects to China
Taiwan has protested to Vietnam after the country deported four Taiwanese accused of fraud to its rival, China, alleging that this was done under pressure from Beijing. Scores of Taiwanese have been arrested around the world in the past year in connection ... ( read original story ...)
Aloft Taipei Beitou Hotel Opens in Taiwan
Featuring vibrant design and innovative technology, the 292-room hotel is just steps from a multitude of hot springs, and a quick 5-minute stroll to two Metro stations, enabling easy access to Taipei's downtown area and attractions. Marriott International ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei liaison responds to debate about Msimanga’s ‘treasonous’ visit
Taiwan’s Taipei Liaison Office released a statement on Thursday regarding the furore caused by Tshwane mayor Solly Msimanga’s visit to Taipei. Both the ANC and the department of international relations condemned his visit, with some in the ANC saying ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks, currency hit 3-week highs
The electronics subindex rose 0.1 percent, while the financials subindex lost 0.2 percent. TSMC, the world's biggest contract chip maker and Taiwan's most heavily weighted share, jumped 0.3 percent. (Reporting by Faith Hung and Loh Liang-sa; Editing by ... ( read original story ...)
Aloft Taipei Beitou opens its doors
Aloft Taipei Beitou opened its doors on Thursday (January 5), marking ... allowing guests to access their rooms using their mobile device. “Taiwan draws both business and leisure travellers, and we look forward to bringing the Aloft brand’s tech ... ( read original story ...)