(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 ...)
China fines retailer Muji for listing Taiwan as a country
These are external links and will open in a new window Japanese retail chain Muji has been fined in China for listing Taiwan as a country on some of its packaging. The company has to pay 200,000 yuan (£23,400; $31,300) for listing Taiwan as a "country of ... ( read original story ...)
China is cranking up its war of words over Taiwan: It just slapped an iconic Japanese retailer with a $30,000 fine for describing it as a country
China fined the Japanese retailer Muji $31,280 for describing Taiwan as a country. Taiwan was listed as the "country of origin" on the packaging for 119 clothes hangers last year. This is the most serious action from China in the country's escalating war ... ( read original story ...)
China fines Muji over ‘Taiwan’ packaging
Japanese retail chain Muji has been fined in China for listing Taiwan as a country on some of its packaging. The company has to pay 200,000 yuan (£23,400; $31,300) for listing Taiwan as a "country of origin". Taiwan has been self-ruling since 1950 but ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn’s unit targets raising $4.3 billion in biggest China IPO since 2015
TAIPEI/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Foxconn Industrial Internet , a subsidiary of the world's largest contract manufacturer Foxconn , announced plans to raise up to 27.1 billion yuan ($4.26 billion) in what will be mainland China's biggest IPO ... ( read original story ...)
China fines Muji for packaging that lists Taiwan as a country
SHANGHAI, May 24 (Reuters) - Japanese retailer Muji has been fined 200,000 yuan ($31,300) in Shanghai for using packaging that lists Taiwan as a country, underscoring China’s growing sensitivity to how companies refer to the self-ruled island. Muji ... ( read original story ...)
HTC unveils flagship U12+ smartphone, opens for pre-orders
Taipei, May 23 (CNA) Taiwan-based smartphone brand HTC Corp. unveiled Wednesday what has been reported as its only flagship handset of the year, the HTC U12+, which features an enhanced human- machine interface and improved camera functions. The device is ... ( read original story ...)
Airlines obey Beijing’s demand to call Taiwan part of China
SHANGHAI — British Airways, Lufthansa and Air Canada are among 20 carriers that now refer to Taiwan, the self-ruled island that Beijing considers its territory, as a part of China on their global websites , in line with Beijing's demands that the White ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Bank Customers Ready to Embrace Artificial Intelligence and Automation in Digital Banking – Unisys Banking Insights Survey
Thirty-seven percent of Taiwanese support their bank sharing their personal data with other companies to access financial products. However, 31 percent do not support it, citing concerns about privacy and security. Taiwan recorded the highest level of ... ( read original story ...)
Three telecom companies fined for NT$499 4G package chaos
Taipei, May 23 (CNA) The National Communications Commission (NCC) announced on Wednesday that it will fine the three largest telecom companies in the country for their chaotic introduction of a NT$499 (US$16.75) monthly 4G plan for unlimited data transmission. ( read original story ...)