The US-Taiwan Business Council (USTBC) is to hold a forum in Taiwan in May with a view to boosting defence industrial collaboration in supply chains. Lotta Danielsson, vice president of the USTBC, told Jane’s on 28 February that the forum is an ... ( read original story ...)
China complains as US passes bill promoting Taiwan ties
Beijing considers democratic Taiwan to be a wayward province and integral part of ... and encourage Taiwanese economic and cultural representatives to conduct business in the United States. White House officials did not immediately respond when asked ... ( read original story ...)
Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan will support innovation to drive economy
Speaking at a Lunar New Year gathering for representatives of industry and business groups, Tsai said that Taiwan's exports in... Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said today that this year there will be a focus on accelerating the development of innovative ... ( read original story ...)
China angered with U.S.-Taiwan travel bill, adding to tensions
BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China expressed anger on Thursday after the U.S. Senate passed a bill promoting closer U.S. ties with Taiwan, but the step drew praise from the self-ruled island which pledged to deepen cooperation. The move adds to tensions ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan smartphone sales down in January
Smartphone sales in the Taiwan market totaled 569,000 units in January 2018, down 7.32% on month and 17.77% on year, according to data compiled by market research firm GfK Taiwan. Apple remained the top vendor in the Taiwan market both in terms of sales ... ( read original story ...)
New Taipei deputy mayor announces mayoral bid
The mayor approved his resignation, and a handover ceremony will be held March 6, during which New Taipei City Department of Finance Director-General Lu Wei-ching (呂衛青) will take over as deputy mayor. KMT Organizational Development Committee Director ... ( read original story ...)
China ‘strongly dissatisfied’ with U.S. bill seeking to strengthen Taiwan ties
China expressed anger on Thursday after the U.S. Senate passed a bill promoting closer U.S. ties with Taiwan, but the step drew praise from the self-ruled island which pledged to deepen cooperation. The move adds to tensions between China and the United ... ( read original story ...)
Senate passes Taiwan travel bill that has angered China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a bill promoting closer U.S. ties with Taiwan, which China has warned would threaten stability in the Taiwan Strait and must be withdrawn. Beijing considers democratic Taiwan to be a wayward ... ( read original story ...)
Air New Zealand launching Auckland-Taipei flights
Air New Zealand will start operating non-stop flights between Auckland and Taipei, Taiwan in November. The airline says it'll fly between the cities up to five times a week with its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The route's travel time is just over 11 ... ( read original story ...)
Senate passes Taiwan travel bill that worried China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a bill criticized by China promoting closer U.S. ties with Taiwan, and the legislation only needs President Donald Trump’s signature to become law. The Senate passed the Taiwan Travel Act by ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Central Bank Might Implement Blockchain
Taiwan’s central bank is looking into implementing blockchain technology in order to improve its operations. According to news from Finance Magnates, Yang Chin-long, the new governor of the bank, spoke about utilizing new technology — including ... ( read original story ...)
Leaving Taipei behind
Leave the crowded city of Taipei behind, you will find that the northeast of Taiwan is not too small for your exploration. If you spend a few days in bustling Taipei, you may be misled into thinking that this island is always busy and crowded. Indeed ... ( read original story ...)
Gorilla Technology integrates with VMS provider Airship
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Gorilla Technology, a video IoT platform company based here, recently announced a partnership with VMS provider Airship, based in Redmond, Wash. “It’s a win-win partnership on both technology/products and business,” Dr. Spincer Koh ... ( read original story ...)
In Taiwan, Young Protesters and Ex-Presidents Chafe Against China
TAIPEI, Taiwan — In very different ways on Wednesday, citizens of Taiwan used an important holiday to call for the 23 million people of this self-governing island — which Beijing claims as its territory — to have a greater say in their political ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Central Bank’s New Chief Evinces Interest In Blockchain
Taiwan's new central bank chief said the bank is open to adopting new technology such as the blockchain to improve the functioning of the financial system. In his inaugural speech, Yang Chin-long said the central bank will adopt "artificial intelligence ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Central Bank to Consider Blockchain Technology for Payment Systems
Considering the efficiency of decentralized ledger technology, Taiwan’s central bank has announced that it will explore the option of implementing blockchain technology in order to improve its operations. On Monday, the prospect was revealed by Yang Chin ... ( read original story ...)