For years, officials in China have been told to shun foreign devices. Now reports of renewed curbs have unnerved Apple’s investors, heightening geopolitical tensions.
Biden says China is unlikely to invade Taiwan now because Beijing just too busy with its own economic crisis
"He has his hands full right now," said US President Joe Biden, referring to his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.
Huawei releases 5G foldable phone ahead of Apple’s big launch event
TAIPEI -- Huawei Technologies' comeback in the smartphone market is gathering momentum with the release of its second 5G-capable device in just over a week, this time a foldable phone that went on ...
Mandopop singer Wang Leehom kneels and thanks his fans at Taipei concert
The Taiwanese-American singer held two concerts at the Taipei Arena on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, the 47-year-old performed his song Kiss Goodbye while kneeling. He then continued kneeling with ...
Taiwan’s economy trilemma in the AI era
Even software engineers earning over US$200,000 annually harbor concerns about potential technological displacement. With the emergence of ChatGPT, giants like British Telecom and Vodafone promptly ...
Frustrated China steps up warship and fighter plane activity around Taiwan
Taipei reports People’s Liberation Army operation, which comes after Beijing accused US and Canada of ‘inciting conflict’ by traversing Taiwan Strait
Taiwan detects 39 Chinese warplanes and carrier after navy training by US and Canada
TAIPEI (AFP): Taiwan said Monday it had detected 39 Chinese warplanes and an aircraft carrier near the island after a US destroyer and a Canadian frigate transited through the Taiwan Strait over the weekend. Between Sunday and Monday morning, 26 aircraft ...
Biden says China’s economic woes make Taiwan invasion less likely as the nation faces stagnating growth: ‘It’s not working’
President Joe Biden said Sunday that the economic challenges facing China are making a potential invasion of Taiwan less likely.
Biden meets Li Qiang, says China economic ‘crisis’ makes Taiwan invasion less likely
US President Joe Biden said on Sunday (10 September) he held his highest level talks with Chinese leadership in months, adding that Beijing's economic wobbles would not lead it to invade Taiwan.
Biden Doubts China Able to Invade Taiwan Amid Economic Woes
President Joe Biden said he had no intention of trying to contain or isolate China, even as he asserted that the country’s economic problems had diminished its capacity to invade Taiwan.
Taipei Presents Boba Festival 2.0 As More Travelers Visit the Country
As Taiwan's popularity among international travelers surges once again, the spotlight returns to the island's vibrant culinary scene. With a reputation as the ...
Taiwan Says Chinese Carrier Group in Western Pacific for Training
TAIPEI (Reuters) - A Chinese naval formation led by the aircraft carrier Shandong passed 60 nautical miles (111km) to Taiwan's southeast on Monday and entered the western Pacific for training, the island's defence ministry said.
China economic crisis will not lead it to invade Taiwan: Biden at G20
President Joe Biden stated that Beijing's economic crisis would not lead it to invade Taiwan, after he held what he called his most significant discussions with the Chinese leadership in several ...
Taiwan Bourse Poised To End Losing Streak
The Taiwan stock market has moved lower in three straight sessions, surrendering more than 210 points or 1.4 percent along the way.
Ian Easton On Taiwan: Taiwan: Not so safe, not so weak
To be fair, it would not be reasonable to expect that a nation like the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan), which has enjoyed over 60 years of unbroken tranquility and unremitting social progress and economic growth, could avoid becoming at least somewhat ...
Taiwan’s US representative sees ‘alarming’ signs in China’s economic slowdown
Any signs of coercion or military aggression is not good for business, said Ms Hsiao Bi-khim. Read more at straitstimes.com.