Taipower responded that it held several town halls about the project and that even some environmental NGOs ... is scheduled for retirement in December 2018. Assuming that New Taipei City doesn’t rescind its ban on dry cask storage, which would enable ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei slaughterhouse suspends operations due to possible avian flu
Taipei, May 7 (CNA) A poultry slaughterhouse in Taipei has been ordered to suspend operations for 24 hours due to suspected cases of avian influenza, the Taipei City Animal Protection Office said Sunday. Veterinarians reported the suspected cases to ... ( read original story ...)
Uninvited Taiwan says going to U.N. health meeting, warns China on ties
TAIPEI Taiwan will send a delegation to a U.N. health meeting even though it does not have an invitation, the government said on Tuesday, warning China that attempts to exclude it could irreversibly damage ties. Self-ruled Taiwan has accused Beijing of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan's national per capita debt remains NT$240,000 in April
Taipei, May 9 (CNA) The average national debt shouldered by each citizen in Taiwan remained flat for a third consecutive month at the end of April, according to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Finance. The national per capita debt at the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan stocks move past 10,000 mark, 1st time in 2 years, but pare gains
Chu said the inflows aren't broad-based into Asia, so Taiwan shares would be vunerable to short-term profit taking, depending on the global situation. The electronics subindex rose 0.6 percent, while the financials subindex lost 0.2 percent. The Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan April exports grow for 7th consecutive month
Taipei, May 8 (CNA) Taiwan reported on Monday that exports for April grew year-on-year for the seventh consecutive month, on the back of strong global demand at a time when the global economy is recovering. According to the Ministry of Finance (MOF ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan export growth slows, imports surge
Taiwan's exports grew for a seventh straight month in April ... largely supported by gains in semiconductor shipments, the Ministry of Finance said Monday. Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal had expected an expansion of 10.0%. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Wants `Friendly' China Ties Amid Tilt to Southeast Asia
“The high reliance results from the choice of businesses like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Foxconn Technology Group, instead of governments." Tensions between the diplomatically-isolated Taiwan and China have been elevated since Tsai’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan draws tech talents to 'Asia Silicon Valley'
Announced by Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in September, the scheme will hatch a haven of research and development and commercialization in the northwestern city of Taoyuan ... and services. The project also aims to increase Taiwan’s global IoT ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan arms deal in limbo as Trump courts China
For almost four decades, the United States has upheld its commitment to help Taiwan provide for its own self-defense against China — but the Trump administration has yet to affirm it. As a planned arms-sales package lingers in limbo, officials, lawmakers ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan pushes for inclusion in global health summit
BEIJING — Taiwan is pushing for a last-minute invitation to a World Health Organization summit amid rising pressure from Beijing to isolate the island. Online registration for the 10-day event closes Monday. Although Taiwan has attended as an observer ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Activists Appeal to China Not to Politicize U.N. Health Meeting
TAIPEI — China should not politicize Taiwan’s participation in a U.N. health meeting, Taiwan health activists said on Monday, and China's president should "do the right thing" and let the island attend for the benefit of global health. Self-ruled ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Premier Lin sees immigration as a fix to slowing economic growth
Immigration stands out for being where Lin believes action can be taken soonest and for being what he says is the most immediate countermeasure for one of Taiwan’s most-pressing ailments: talent leaving for Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and beyond. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan's Lin Says He Doesn't Oppose Stronger China Economic Ties
“The high reliance results from the choice of businesses like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Foxconn Technology Group, instead of governments." Tensions between the diplomatically-isolated Taiwan and China have been elevated since Tsai’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan seizes another boat; sailors hurt
At that time, the office said: "Taiwan should respect fishermen from both sides of the Straits, including those from Hong Kong and Macao, stop its improper treatment of fishermen and protect their lives and property." Ma voiced opposition to acts that ... ( read original story ...)
China demands Taiwan free injured fishermen
BEIJING China on Saturday demanded that Taiwan release two mainland fishermen who have been detained after the island's coastguard fired rubber bullets at them amid simmering tensions between the rivals. The shooting put a new strain on ties between ... ( read original story ...)