Soft-spoken and naturally shy, Taiwan's first female leader President Tsai Ing-wen was not an obvious trailblazer. But after taking over a party once seen as chauvinist and defying sexist critics, she calls on other women to shrug off self-doubt and be ... ( read original story ...)
Almost half of Taiwanese expect home prices to fall
Unless sellers are willing to slash prices by 15 percent from the peak in 2014, property seekers would prefer to hold out on purchases. Housing prices have fallen 13 percent in Taipei and 11.6 percent in New Taipei City over recent years, the Times noted ... ( read original story ...)
The city break… Taipei: Tackle the Four Beasts and soak in sulphuric springs – all in 48 hours
Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, might not be the first place you think of as a destination city – but surrounded by lush mountains, hot springs and, as home to the Asian culinary trend of the moment, bao, it should be. And with flights to the island ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan hit by jump in cyber attacks from China
Taiwan has been hit by a jump in serious cyber attacks from China during the past two years in the latest sign that Beijing is only increasing its pressure as the US reaffirms its support for the self-ruled island. Taiwan’s government departments are ... ( read original story ...)
China flags business expo lockout for firms that challenge on Taiwan
Australian and other foreign companies that "offend" China by referring to Taiwan as independent country risk not be invited to participate in a major import expo being held in Shanghai in November, in the latest sign that Beijing will not hesitate to use ... ( read original story ...)
Exquisite Taiwan – The Land of Enchanting Beauty
With rich cultural diversity and traditions as varied as its beautiful natural landscape alongside tall towers and a thriving business environment, Taiwan is full of surprises for visitors. Top Reasons Why Taiwan is the Ultimate Destination for Business ... ( read original story ...)
Mattis to Visit China as Taiwan, S. China Sea Tensions Rise
BEIJING — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, who has accused China of "intimidation and coercion" in the South China Sea, is visiting Beijing this week as the countries increasingly spar over U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and Beijing's expanding military ... ( read original story ...)
Regret, respect and reconciliation: The struggle of Taiwan’s Indigenous peoples
StarPhoenix reporter Betty Ann Adam recently travelled to Taiwan to learn about its Indigenous peoples and how their history has similarities to Indigenous people in Canada. She and 12 other journalists from around the world were guests of the Taiwanese ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen tells visiting US scholars Beijing’s ‘bullying’ is to blame for tensions
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday blamed Beijing for escalating cross-strait tensions, saying it has resulted in the self-ruled island drawing closer to Washington as it tries to counter pressure from the mainland. During a meeting at her office ... ( read original story ...)
Art Basel Hong Kong founder says Taiwan is undiscovered market for collectors
Now, he and his partners have a second act coming up in January 2019 – Taipei Dangdai (Taipei, the present moment), which he believes can tap into Taiwan’s underappreciated art scene. Renfrew talks about the forthcoming show and why he thinks the ... ( read original story ...)
Cathay Financial maintains 2.3% growth forecast for Taiwan’s 2018 GDP
Taipei, June 23 (CNA) Cathay Financial Holding Co. has left its forecast for Taiwan's 2018 gross domestic product (GDP) growth unchanged at 2.3 percent, expressing caution due to growing trade tensions between the United States and China. However ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Financial Regulator to Conduct Limited Oversight of Cryptocurrencies
With the executive power in Taipei still mulling over new regulations for cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs), representatives of Taiwan’s financial regulator indicated their unwillingness to slow down progress in the fintech industry. ( read original story ...)
Nauru asylum seekers flown to Taiwan for medical care complain of language barriers
An emergency ward at a Taiwan hospital. Australia signed a deal with Taiwan in 2017 to provide medical treatment for asylum seekers detained on Nauru. Photograph: Richard Chung/Reuters Asylum seekers flown from Nauru to Taiwan for medical treatment have ... ( read original story ...)
Oppo A3 Smartphone Launched In Taiwan
The Oppo A3 smartphone was made official back in April, the handset was previously available in China and now Oppo is launching the device in Taiwan. The handset will go on sale in Taiwan tomorrow and the device will retail for NT$ 10,000 which is about $ ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Northland Power’s Hai Long Offshore Wind Project Awarded Additional 744 Megawatts In Taiwan Auction
* NORTHLAND POWER’S HAI LONG OFFSHORE WIND PROJECT AWARDED ADDITIONAL 744 MEGAWATTS IN TAIWAN AUCTION * TAIWAN BUREAU OF ENERGY HAS AWARDED 232 MEGAWATTS TO HAI LONG 2 OFFSHORE WIND FARM * TAIWAN BUREAU OF ENERGY HAS ALSO AWARDED 512 MW TO HAI LONG 3 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Foxconn calls Sino-U.S. trade spat a ‘tech war’
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics contract manufacturer, on Friday said the U.S. and Chinese governments are engaged in a technology war, not a trade war, describing the spat as the biggest challenge the Taiwanese company is facing. ( read original story ...)