TAIPEI, Taiwan — Can China use its enormous economic and diplomatic leverage to simply erase Taiwan’s international identity? China seems to be trying. But its increasingly aggressive posture toward Taiwan is creating a backlash here that is ... ( read original story ...)
ADATA and XPG to Showcase Latest Innovations at Computex Taipei 2018
2/AIC form factor SSD as well as NV-DIMM ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND flash products,today announced that it will be showcasing its latest products at Computex 2018 Taipei (Taipei Nangang Exhibition ... ( read original story ...)
Air France is the latest airline to appease China by changing the way it describes Taiwan, as Beijing hands carriers an extension to mid-2018
China has granted a number of airlines, including United Airlines and Qantas, an extension to mid-2018 to change references to Taiwan on their websites. Last month, China sent a letter to 36 foreign airlines demanding they stop listing Taiwan as a country ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan slams China after Burkina Faso cuts ties
(CNN)Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen accused China of "serial acts of suppression" and "dollar diplomacy" after Burkina Faso became the second country in a month to break off diplomatic ties with the island in favor of Beijing. The move by the African ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan air force scrambles as Chinese bombers fly round island
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s air force scrambled aircraft on Friday as Chinese bombers flew around the self-ruled island, just a few hours after Taiwan vowed not to be cowed having lost another diplomatic ally amid growing Chinese pressure. Taiwan is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Shares May Head South On Friday.
For the day, the index collected 50.75 points or 0.47 percent to finish at 10,936.93 after trading between 10,883.52 and 10,942.64 on turnover of 126.46 billion Taiwan dollars. Among the actives, Shinhan Financial collected 0.37 percent, while Fubon ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei City Luxury Apartment by Chien Design
Upon receiving the project, the owner informed us that it will serve as a place to entertain VIP guests, mainly from foreign guests. To have a home feeling! Big enough! Full use of health/safety/environmental protection/conform to green building materials ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says will ‘not cower’ as loses second ally in a month amid China pressure
OUAGADOUGOU/TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan lost its second diplomatic ally in less than a month on Thursday when Burkina Faso said it had cut ties with the self-ruled island, following intense Chinese pressure on African countries to break with what it regards ... ( read original story ...)
Burkina Faso Cuts Ties With Taiwan, Dealing It Another Blow
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The West African nation of Burkina Faso announced on Thursday that it was ending official diplomatic relations with Taiwan’s government, a new challenge to the self-governing democracy as Beijing increasingly tries to isolate it on the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Economy Seen Poised to Coast After Best Growth in Years
(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan’s export-dependent economy looks set for a gentle deceleration after hitting its stride at the end of last year with the fastest growth in almost three years. Load Error The expansion slowed to 3 percent in the first quarter ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan hits out at Beijing after losing another ally
Once China was admitted to the UN in 1971, most countries gradually withdrew recognition of the Republic of China, as Taiwan is formally known, in favour of formalising ties with the government in Beijing. While both sides have used financial aid to ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan loses second ally in a month amid China pressure
OUAGADOUGOU/TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan lost its second diplomatic ally in less than a month on Thursday when Burkina Faso said it had cut ties with the self-ruled island, following intense Chinese pressure on African countries to break with what it regards ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan loses second ally in a month as Burkina Faso cuts ties
Wu expressed regret at Burkina’s decision, and added that Taiwan cannot compete with China’s financial resources. Taiwan has accused China of luring its friends away with offers of generous aid packages. China denies this, and says Taiwan is a part of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ‘sad, angry’ as it loses second ally in a month amid China pressure
OUAGADOUGOU/TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan lost its second diplomatic ally in less than a month on Thursday after Burkina Faso said it had cut ties with the self-ruled island, following intense Chinese pressure on African countries to break with what it regards ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Left With One Africa Friend as Burkina Faso Cuts Ties
Burkina Faso is ending relations with Taiwan in favor of China, leaving the self-governed island with only one diplomatic partner in Africa. Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister Alpha Barry announced the move Thursday to reporters in the capital, Ouagadougou ... ( read original story ...)
Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan
OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) - Burkina Faso has cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan, the foreign ministry said on Thursday, following intense Chinese pressure on African countries to break with what it regards as a wayward province. Taiwan now has only one diplomatic ... ( read original story ...)