Machinery failure is thought to have been the reason behind a sizeable containership prang at the port of Taichung yesterday. The 13-year-old, 1,049 teu Asiatic Sun badly damaged its bow and a berth ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to tighten reviews on semiconductor and LCD tech transfer to China
Taiwan is tightening its control over semiconductor and LCD-panel technology transfer to China, seeking to examine investments, mergers and acquisitions involving Chinese individuals or companies ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reports one new domestic COVID-19 case, one Omicron case
Taiwan reported 24 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, all but one contracted overseas, and confirmed one previous case as an Omicron variant infection, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s referendum result: Danger ahead for KMT and new risks in cross-strait ties
The disastrous defeat of all four referendum proposals by Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT) this month was the latest in a long string of setbacks for the party, an outcome that has broader ... ( read original story ...)
Tim Culpan’s View to 2022: Chips, Cybersecurity and Taiwan
The same small island will stay center-stage on security issues. Plus a selection of the columnist’s best work in 2021. ( read original story ...)
AIT affirms US support for Taiwan, praises tech
Deputy Director Jeremy Cornforth yesterday affirmed the US’ support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations, as he praised the nation’s technological contributions. Cornforth made ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei-based edge AI firm Gorilla to go public on Nasdaq via SPAC merger
Gorilla Technology Group, a Taipei-based developer of edge artificial intelligence (AI) for security and other applications, has agreed to merge with Nasdaq-listed black cheque firm Global SPAC ... ( read original story ...)
Ryan Hass On Taiwan: Steadying Taiwan for a storm on the horizon
The year 2021 began with triumphal statements from Chinese leaders about “time and momentum” working in China’s favor. The year ends with American power in Asia on the rise and China’s power falling, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan donates food and water to aid Philippines
Taiwan delivered 10 tonnes of emergency supplies by military aircraft to the Philippines over the Christmas weekend to help the Southeast Asian country recover from the devastation caused by Typhoon ... ( read original story ...)
China-Taiwan geopolitical rivalry fuels tensions in Pacific Islands
The Solomons are just one of the tiny but strategically important nations of the Pacific that are caught up in a growing geopolitical competition over whether to maintain diplomatic ties with Beijing ... ( read original story ...)
PH neutral on China-Taiwan row
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte said his administration will remain neutral amid the escalating conflict between China and Taiwan.Duterte said he was relieved that there is no tension ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, U.S. draw up plan for any Taiwan emergency -Kyodo
Japanese and U.S. armed forces have drawn up a draft plan for a joint operation for a possible Taiwan emergency, Japan's Kyodo news agency said on Thursday, citing unnamed Japanese government sources, ... ( read original story ...)
US-Japan plan for Taiwan warmongering: China Daily editorial
In the latest evidence of their blatant interference in the Taiwan question, the United States and Japan are reportedly mulling a joint military operation plan for a possible "Taiwan emergency". ( read original story ...)
Taiwan donates 6K kilos of relief goods to Odette-ravaged areas
Over 6,300 kilograms of assorted relief goods from Taiwan government for the victims of Typhoon Odette in Cebu, Bohol, and Negros Oriental arrived on Saturday, Christmas Day. ( read original story ...)
Christmas Lights Illuminate Central Taipei
Thousands of people in New Taipei City celebrated with a Christmas tree light display Saturday evening despite wind and rain. ( read original story ...)
LOOK: Taiwan gov’t delivers relief goods worth P2.5M for Odette-hit areas
The Taiwan government has sent another wave of assistance for areas affected by Typhoon Odette, this time two shipments of relief goods worth P2.5 million, according to the ... ( read original story ...)