TAIPEI--Sales generated by Taiwan's leading smartphone brand HTC Corp. (宏達電), in October hit the second-highest level so far this year, but still fell more than 12 percent from September, when the biggest revenue figure for 2016 was recorded. ( read original story ...)
China and Taiwan to Collaborate on 5G Technology Research
At cross-straits CEO summit in Xiamen city, several telecom companies from China and Taiwan announced a plan to enhance research and cooperation on fifth generation (5G) mobile network technology.(Photo : Getty Images) China and Taiwan's telecom companies ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan's ruling party urges China to respect Hong Kong's democratic aspirations
TAIPEI Taiwan's independence-leaning ruling party urged Beijing's leaders on Wednesday to listen to the democratic aspirations of people in Hong Kong and to respect the rights of pro-independence representatives. The comments by the ruling Democratic ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Likely First Asian Country With Marriage Equality
Taiwan has a reputation as the most gay-friendly country in all of Asia -- over Halloween weekend, over 80,000 people attended Taiwan Pride-- but even there, same-sex marriage is illegal. But thankfully, that's likely to change by the end of the year. ( read original story ...)
Taipei Palace Museum to sue Beijing museum for copyright infringement
The Taipei Palace Museum will file a lawsuit against the Palace Museum in Beijing for violating its copyright by including three of its collections in a painting album without authorization. According to the Beijing Youth Daily, the Taipei Palace Museum ... ( read original story ...)
After cyber attacks, Internet of Things wrestles with making smart devices safer
SINGAPORE/TAIPEI (Reuters) - Recent cyber attacks harnessing everyday devices such as cameras, video recorders, printers, routers and speakers are a wake-up call to the hidden dangers of the Internet of Things. The problem for the device makers ... ( read original story ...)
Thoughts from Taipei: A greening city
Taiwan is constantly lauded as a solar powerhouse and a genius in recycling, but its innovation in green solutions and technologies still flies under the radar, as Hannah Koh finds out on a recent trip to Taipei. A trash bin and a recycling bin stand side ... ( read original story ...)