Tsai called the launch of the submarine plan a "historic moment" at a naval base in southern city of Kaohsiung ... relations with Taipei after switching recognition to Beijing in 1979. But Taiwan has turned to the domestic submarine project after years ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan announces plan to build own submarines
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwan will build its own submarines to get around Beijing's efforts to prevent it from purchasing such craft from overseas and ensure an adequate defense against Chinese threats, President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday. During a visit ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to build its own submarine, president vows on visit to 50-year-old vessel
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan Taiwan will build its own submarines, President Tsai Ing-wen pledged on Tuesday, as the self-ruled island looks to fresh arms sales by the United States, accompanied by key submarine technology, to counter a growing military threat from ... ( read original story ...)
6 Taipei Hotels for Every Type of Traveler
The property’s basement level will boast a lounge and a restaurant with a menu from Mikkel Maarbjerg, the Michelin-starred chef of Ensemble in Copenhagen, Denmark. The hotel is also located just down the block from the Mandarin Oriental. This Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks hit nearly 2-year highs as TSMC climbs; T$ strengthens
TAIPEI, March 21 Taiwan stocks rose to a fresh near two-year high on Tuesday following news the island's export orders grew more than expected, paced by gains in tech exporters including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC). As of 2:002:002:00 GMT ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan market: Smartphone shipments see first on-year decline in 2016, says IDC
Shipments of smartphones in the Taiwan market decreased 18% on year to 8.74 million units in 2016, the first year-on-year decline in Taiwan's smartphone market, according to data compiled by IDC. Saturating market conditions, narrowing differences between ... ( read original story ...)
China warns US over arms sales to Taiwan
China on Monday reiterated its firm opposition to US arm sales to Taiwan, amid reports that Donald Trump's administration is preparing a large shipment of advanced weaponry for the self-ruling island. "China firmly opposes US arms sales to Taiwan, this is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is worried about being used as a pawn by the US and China
Combination of file photos of showing Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump Thomson Reuters TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's government, worried about being used as a pawn by China and the United States, said on Monday the self-ruled ... ( read original story ...)
TSMC says to decide on U.S. chip plant next year
An industry source familiar with the matter said TSMC was deeply interested in the Toshiba unit. (Reporting by Jess Macy Yu and J.R. Wu in Taipei; Editing by Himani Sarkar) ( read original story ...)
“Don't use Taiwan”, Taipei frets ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
TAIPEI Taiwan's government, worried about being used as a pawn by China and the United States, said on Monday the self-ruled island must protect its own interests as concerns in Taipei rise ahead of an expected meeting of U.S and Chinese leaders. ( read original story ...)
China accused by Taiwan of stepping up spy operations
Wang Ting-yu, chairman of the defence committee in Taiwan's parliament, said Chinese spies were masquerading as academics or business people. He claimed Beijing was trying to sow chaos within Taiwanese society. China considers the self-ruling island ... ( read original story ...)
Trump administration crafting new arms package for Taiwan: sources
The Trump administration is crafting a big new arms package for Taiwan that could include advanced rocket systems and anti-ship missiles to defend against China, U.S. officials said, a deal sure to anger Beijing. The package is expected to be significantly ... ( read original story ...)
Cathay Financial raises Taiwan’s 2017 GDP forecast
TAIPEI: Cathay Financial Holding Co. one of the leading financial holding firms in Taiwan, has raised its forecast of Taiwan’s gross domestic product (GDP) for 2017 to 2.1 percent, citing an improvement in exports amid recovering global demand. ( read original story ...)
Reinventing Taipei
Technically, it was well into autumn but the heat was still intense enough to force me to pause halfway through a long afternoon exploring Huashan 1914 Creative Park, a sprawling nature-slash-cultural complex smack in the middle of Taipei. I made my way to ... ( read original story ...)
Trump administration crafting big new arms sales to Taiwan – sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is crafting a big new arms package for Taiwan that could include advanced rocket systems and anti-ship missiles to defend against China, U.S. officials said, a deal sure to anger Beijing. The package is ... ( read original story ...)
ChipMOS PROVIDES 1Q17 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL FORECAST
This is intended to provide additional information on the underlying financial forecast of the first quarter of 2017 guidance provided by the Company on March 9, 2017 and does not represent a change in that guidance. Based on Taiwan's applicable ... ( read original story ...)