Perhaps the most disturbing thing from a free market perspective is the role of state-owned enterprises in China’s trade policy. ( read original story ...)
US-China relations: is Azar’s visit to Taiwan a sign of Washington’s disregard for Beijing?
US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is set to lead a delegation to Taipei on Sunday, but observers say his trip is unlikely to herald the re-establishment of diplomatic ties. ( read original story ...)
South China Sea: Beijing mobilises invasion craft along coast as Taiwan tensions escalate
As tensions between Taiwan and China continue to escalate, satellite images reportedly show amphibious armoured vehicles and mobile missile launchers massing at military bases near the island nation. ( read original story ...)
Huawei To Stop Smartphone Chip Production Due To US Sanctions
Chinese telecom giant Huawei said production of its most advanced smartphone chips would stop in September due to US sanctions, causing a "huge loss". Huawei -- the world's biggest producer of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Exports See Surprise Increase as Tech Shipments Surge
Taiwan’s exports unexpectedly rose for the first time since February, spurred by a surge in U.S. and Chinese demand for technology products. Overseas shipments from Taiwan rose 0.4% last month, ... ( read original story ...)
GIGABYTE Announces G242-Z11 with PCIe 4.0
GIGABYTE Technology, provider of high-performance servers and workstations, announced the launch of the GIGABYTE G242-Z11 ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung eyeing higher market share in Taiwan with Note 20
Samsung Electronics expects sales of its smartphones in the Taiwan market to be further boosted in second-half 2020 thanks to the availability of its just released high-end Galaxy Note 20 lineup, ... ( read original story ...)
US Allies Tighten Alliance to Contain China’s Maritime Expansion
TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Australia’s recent shift to a more combative ... Both Western countries resent China for suspected technology-related crimes and want the Asian country investigated as the source of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan panel makers fine-tuning production strategies
Innolux and HannStar Display are adjusting their manufacturing strategies to cope with mounting competition resulting from the build-ups of AMOLED panel capacities by rivals in Korea and China. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Star launches commercial 5G services
Taiwan Star Telecom has launched its commercial 5G services with an aim to boost the number of its mobile subscribers to over four million in five years, according to the company. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Mobile top-line rescued by e-commerce gains
Taiwan Mobile president Lin Zhichen said its e-commerce platform ... Before joining the GSMA, Joseph was group editor for Telecom Asia for more than ten years. In addition to writing features, news ... ( read original story ...)
Nokia selected by Asia Pacific Telecom as 5G vendor
Nokia has announced it has been selected by Taiwanese mobile operator Asia Pacific Telecom (APT) as the sole vendor for 5G New Radio (NR) in a deal that also encompasses 5G core (non-standalone and ... ( read original story ...)
CHT, partners kick off self-driving bus services
Kingwaytek Technology and Tamsui Bus has begun autonomous passenger transport services on a dedicated section along a light rail line in New Taipei, according to sources at CHT. ( read original story ...)
Highest-Level U.S. Trip to Taiwan in Decades to Challenge China
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar will lead a delegation to Taiwan in the highest-level visit by a U.S. cabinet official since Washington cut ties with Taipei more than 40 years ago. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Health Secretary to Visit Taiwan, in a Move Likely to Anger Beijing
The trip by Alex M. Azar II, a rare high-level U.S. visit, is being billed as an opportunity to highlight Taiwan’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Victoria Outbreak Worsens; Azar to Visit Taiwan: Virus Update
Azar is scheduled to arrive in Taiwan “in the coming days” to discuss the global response to the Covid-19 pandemic and give supplies of medical equipment and technology, according to a statement on ... ( read original story ...)