China’s tough virus curbs mean that economic activity in the third quarter could be close to flat compared with the previous three months, while full-year growth may fall below 8 percent, a top ... ( read original story ...)
China flies TEN aircraft including fighter jets into Taiwan’s airspace ramping up tensions just a day after AUKUS pact was signed
Taiwan said it scrambled its own fighters and activated missile defences to turn back eight Chinese fighter jets and two other aircraft which entered its airspace near Pratas Island today. ( read original story ...)
Taipei sets NT$6,000 fine for riverside barbecuing
People who barbecue in Taipei’s riverside parks during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday would be fined up to NT$6,000, the Taipei Public Works Department said on Thursday. Barbecuing during this year’s ... ( read original story ...)
Two local cases posted in Taipei
The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) yesterday reported two local and six imported cases of COVID-19, but no deaths. The two local cases reside in Taipei, a woman in her 70s and another one in ... ( read original story ...)
China flies TEN aircraft including fighter jets into Taiwan’s airspace
Taiwan said it scrambled its own fighters and activated missile defences to turn back eight Chinese fighter jets and two other aircraft which entered its airspace near Pratas Island today. ( read original story ...)
Mainland spokesperson condemns AUKUS’ Taiwan statements
A Chinese mainland spokeswoman strongly condemned the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia for emphasizing Taiwan's role in the Indo-Pacific region, saying it was extremely dangerous to ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Disinformation Operations: What Central and Eastern Europe Can Learn From Taiwan
The Taiwanese government and civil society’s tough, yet successful, battle against Chinese propaganda can be a lesson for democracies in the CEE region. ( read original story ...)
Chinese Taipei Skating Union to host online Figure Skating Marketing Summit this month
The Chinese Taipei Skating Union is organising the 2021 Figure Skating Marketing Summit online over two days later this month. ( read original story ...)
Australia admits war with China IS possible over Taiwan amid warnings that Beijing could use nukes and fears that Britain could now be dragged into the conflict after signing …
Peter Dutton, Australia's defence minister, warned today that war with China 'shouldn't be discounted' if Beijing's forces attack Taiwan and said his country needs to prepare to meet the threat. ( read original story ...)
As China fumes over new alliance, Taiwan thanks Australia and US for ‘firm and open support’ of Ausuk
As US President Joe Biden announced a new alliance with the UK and Australia (known as Ausuk), several international groups and governments were left surprised, including the European Union. The three ... ( read original story ...)
Most Read articles – TSMC fab, Apple phenomenon, Imagination IPO
What are the topics covered this week? There's a Mannerisms blog on China's tech industry crackdown, Digi-Key signing a distribution deal with Siemens, Kaohsiung getting its first TSMC fab, ... ( read original story ...)
China vows to resist ‘interference’ as Taiwan welcomes support from Aukus allies
Australia and US pledge stronger ties, EU calls for trade deal and Johnson refuses to rule out getting involved in a conflict involving the island ... ( read original story ...)
Will China invade Taiwan? Beijing media claims western soldiers will ‘waste their lives’
CHINA is on the offensive regarding the new Aukus pact for the Indo-Pacific region. Will China invade Taiwan as a result? ( read original story ...)
China enters Taiwan air defence zone a day after military budget boost
Taiwan's air force scrambled on Friday to warn away 10 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone, Taiwan's defence ministry said, the day after the island announced a $9 billion boost to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, wanting to join Pacific trade pact, questions China’s ‘sudden’ application
Taiwan's economy minister expressed concern on Friday about China's "sudden" decision to apply to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and said it ... ( read original story ...)
2022 GO SMART Award Welcomes World’s Smart Cities Solutions & Practices to Learn, Share and Compete with One Another
GO SMART Award (GSA), held by Taipei Computer Association(TCA), is entering its 4th year and will start accepting proposals from September 13th to November 8th 2021, sincerely welcoming global ... ( read original story ...)