Insights: Taipei Blockchain Week is facing a major hurdle in Taiwan's COVID-19 quarantine. Bitcoin (BTC): $20,285 +3.1% Ether (ETH): $1,547 +7.7% S&P 500 daily close: 4,030.61 −0.7% Gold: $1,751 per ... ( read original story ...)
United Microelectronics founder pledges $33m to fund Taiwan’s defense against Chinese invasion
Tsao founded United Microelectronics Corp., the second largest contract chipmaker in the world, but is no longer actively involved in the company. Last month he said he would donate a separate $100 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan crisis caused by opportunistic moves of US Democratic Party: Xie Chao
This old Chinese saying can best describe the impact of US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s official visit to Taiwan on major power relations and regional stability. The Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
China Threatens Reaction After U.S. Announces Arms Sales to Taiwan
A $1.1 billion package would “severely jeopardize” ties, Chinese officials say in demanding that Washington revoke the deal. ( read original story ...)
China warns of ‘counter-measures’ as US announces $1.62 billion arms sale to Taiwan
Chinese embassy spokesman Liu Pengyu said on Saturday China was "firmly opposed" to the sales, which "severely jeopardise China-US relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait," and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Thanks US For Approving Arms Package For Taipei Amid China’s Military Threats
The arms package includes 60 Harpoon anti-ship missiles, as well as 100 Sidewinder missiles for warplanes which were approved by the State Department. ( read original story ...)
China’s four warplanes, five naval ships cross Taiwan Strait median line as tensions with Taipei simmer
Navy ships, and air defence missile systems to monitor and respond to the Chinese activities, while also issuing radio warnings. ( read original story ...)
China Sends 4 Warplanes, 5 Naval Ships Across Taiwan Strait After US Arms Deal With Taipei
Tensions between Taiwan and China continue to escalate as Beijing has again sent at least four aircraft and five warships to conduct military drills. ( read original story ...)
South-east Asia warily navigates rising US-China tensions over Taiwan
We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Taiwan news every morning. A statement by Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr in response to escalating tensions over Taiwan last ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Parliament Group Calls For Dalai Lama’s Visit To Taipei
Taiwan Parliament Group along with other rights groups has called for the Dalai Lama's visit to Taipei over the human rights situation in Tibet. ( read original story ...)
Chen Shih-chung promises bidets in Taipei restrooms
A mayoral campaign video promising to install bidet toilet seats in Taipei public restrooms was taken down yesterday after the proposal by former minister of health and welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中), ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan sees danger that China will blockade food imports to starve island
A recent Chinese Communist military exercise around Taiwan has raised the specter of a blockade to subjugate the island democracy through starvation and the loss of other vital resources. ( read original story ...)
China lashes out as US agrees $1.1 billion arms with Taiwan
Tensions between the United States and China have escalated after the Biden administration sold $1.1 billion (£955m) worth of arms to Taiwan. The sale includes $355million (£308m) for Harpoon ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s tech billionaire plans to train 3 million ‘black bear warriors’ to combat China
A Taiwanese tech tycoon plans to defend against possible "Chinese invasion" by training three million "black bear warriors." ... ( read original story ...)
US unveils $1bn weapons package for Taiwan
The US plans to sell Taiwan $1.1bn in weapons, including 60 Harpoon anti-ship missiles, as Washington steps up efforts to bolster the country’s defences as it comes under increasing military pressure ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Human Rights Group Urges Dalai Lama To Visit Taipei During Tibet Democracy Day
Taiwan Parliament Group, together with other rights organisations, has asked for the Dalai Lama to visit Taipei to discuss the human rights situation in Tibet. ( read original story ...)