The White House is preparing for several different outcomes. “Anytime we’re heading into a period of higher tension, there are of course always contingency conversations in the U.S. government,” a senior administration official said late Wednesday on a briefing with reporters.
Taiwan is about to choose its new president. What’s at stake and how might China respond?
All eyes will be on Taiwan this Saturday as voters choose a new leader under the shadow of an increasingly assertive China that has spent the past eight years ramping up its threats toward the ...
Chinese Taipei Games Market Report Highlights Growth and Trends in East Asia’s Gaming Sector
This release, part of the East Asia Games Market Reports series, offers a multifaceted look at the gaming sector in one of the region's most vibrant markets. The report presents a nuanced ...
China-Taiwan tensions: Taipei accuses Beijing of interference in election
Taiwan claims China is using disinformation to influence its elections, pressuring reunification.
It’s not war Taiwan’s young voters worry about – it’s jobs
With high home prices and stagnant wages, young voters care more about the economy than Beijing's threats.
Taiwan’s Choice Between ‘War and Peace’
China’s "reunification" offer to Taiwan is sounding less and less peaceful
Taiwan goes to the polls under the watchful eye of China, but young voters want this election to be different
Taiwan will go to the polls this weekend to elect a new government, and while the campaign has been fraught with chaos and Chinese influence, voters have other concerns on their minds.
Taiwan looks to distant shores for economic growth
Tensions with China are not the only issue influencing the Taiwanese election. There is indeed debate over defense spending; but the military threat from China, which regards Taiwan as part of its ...
Taiwan prepares for an election under China’s watchful eye
Taiwanese voters will head to the polls Saturday for an election with geopolitical implications that resonate far beyond the borders of the self-governing island of 23 million.
Biden to send delegation to Taipei after Taiwan’s election
One former US official said Mr Biden’s decision to send the delegation to Taipei so soon after the election was a risky move that could backfire.
Opinion: Two key questions hang over Taiwan’s election
Whether the election hinges on pocketbook or cross-strait issues will go a long way to determining who ends up winning, writes Lanhee J. Chen.
Friday Briefing: Taiwan Prepares to Vote
China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has demanded unification, which the island democracy has rejected. The tensions over Taiwan are one of the most divisive issues between Beijing and Washington.
China, Taiwan opposition warn of threat to peace from ruling party candidate
China and Taiwan's largest opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), warned on Thursday of the danger Taiwan's ruling party presidential candidate Lai Ching-te could pose to peace if he wins election this weekend.
In Taiwan election, voters seek to protect island’s autonomy
Taiwan will pick a new president this weekend – a choice centered on which candidate voters believe can best protect the island’s autonomy amid escalating pressure from China, which claims Taiwan as its territory.
Millions Offline, Banks Shut: How Taiwan Is Preparing For China Invasion
Millions of people offline, banks knocked out and the world's most advanced semiconductor industry paralysed -- Taiwan's doomsday scenario includes not just invading Chinese troops but also a wave of ...
Tax revenue up 5.7%: MOF
The excess tax revenue came because the ministry had no way of foreseeing five interest rate hikes by the central bank to curb inflation that helped inflate The logo of the Ministry of Finance is ...