Hong Kong’s administration has backed down over the controversial extradition bill, but the canary in the coalmine of China’s tacit acceptance of democracy is already dead. Under China’s “one country, ... ( read original story ...)
Brisbane’s EVA Air flights to Taipei are getting a big upgrade
Departing Taipei, they are $133-166. Do you need to call to book or ... If you can find a ticket for under $4,000/2,000 return for Business/Premium Economy Class from Australia to Europe or North ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan primaries highlight fears over China’s political influence
Over the past year, two TV channels have given Mr Han nonstop coverage © AFP Journalists working at the China Times and CTiTV told the Financial Times that their editorial managers take instructions ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan issues warnings for year’s first typhoon as thousands evacuated
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan moved thousands of people to safety on Wednesday as the island braced for its first typhoon this year, as airlines canceled domestic flights and authorities issued warnings ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Opposition Party Picks Populist Mayor Over Former Foxconn Chief for 2020 Presidential Race
(TAIPEI, Taiwan) — Taiwan’s main opposition party picked a pro-China populist mayor Monday as its candidate for the 2020 presidential race against an incumbent who often bashes Beijing. ... ( read original story ...)
Populist Mayor Is Picked to Run Against Taiwan’s President
TAIPEI, Taiwan — A populist mayor in Taiwan who favors closer ties with China won the opposition party’s nomination to run against President Tsai Ing-wen, who has been sharply critical of Beijing’s ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn Billionaire Terry Gou Denies Ever Considering Solo Run to Lead Taiwan
Billionaire Foxconn founder Terry Gou never considered an independent run for Taiwan’s presidency, a spokeswoman for the electronics tycoon said, after Gou lost the nomination to lead the island’s ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn Billionare Gou Stumbles in Bid for Taiwan’s Presidency
Former New Taipei City Mayor Eric Chu came in third with 17.9% ... Han’s victory over Gou’s financial muscle sets him up as the main challenger to Tsai in a race shaping up to be one of the most hotly ... ( read original story ...)
China-friendly Taiwan mayor beats Foxconn’s Gou in opposition’s presidential primary
TAIPEI (Reuters) - A China-friendly mayor in Taiwan on Monday won the opposition party's nomination for the 2020 presidential election, beating Foxconn founder Terry Gou and issuing a direct challenge ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan opposition party picks pro-China mayor for 2020 presidential race
He defeated former Foxconn Technology chairman Terry Gou in a party primary. Han has vowed to make peace with China. In March he signed deals with four Chinese cities to sell 5.2 billion New Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn founder Terry Gou loses Taiwan presidential primary to China-friendly mayor
A China-friendly mayor in Taiwan on Monday won the opposition party’s nomination for the 2020 presidential election, beating Foxconn founder Terry Gou and issuing a direct challenge to President Tsai ... ( read original story ...)
China says it will freeze out U.S. companies that sell arms to Taiwan
China’s government and Chinese companies will cut business ties with U.S. firms selling arms to Taiwan, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday, declining to give details of the sanctions in a move ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan cooling solution providers poised for robust growth
Taiwan's cooling module suppliers are set for robust growth in 2020 and beyond driven by demand for heatpipe- or vapor chamber (VC)-based heat dissipation solutions from the smartphone sector, ... ( read original story ...)
Pro-China Mayor Is Picked to Run Against Taiwan’s President
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The populist pro-China mayor of the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung won the opposition party’s nomination to run against President Tsai Ing-wen, who has been sharply critical of ... ( read original story ...)
China says will freeze out U.S. companies that sell arms to Taiwan
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s government and Chinese companies will cut business ties with U.S. firms selling arms to Taiwan, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday, declining to give details of the ... ( read original story ...)
China Media Hints at Sanctioning U.S. Defense Firms Over Taiwan
Chinese state media raised the specter of backlash against U.S. companies including General Dynamics Corp. and Honeywell International Inc, as the foreign ministry warned firms would be sanctioned if ... ( read original story ...)