Japan should use this opportunity to deepen economic cooperation with Taiwan and offer a third way, while sustaining its alliance with the U.S. Taiwan is a formidable force in semiconductor technology ... ( read original story ...)
China tells US to stop building relationship with Taiwan after economic dialogue announcement
De facto embassy makes announcement after Taiwanese president says she will lift a ban on American beef and pork imports. ( read original story ...)
Kimpton grows Asia-Pacific footprint
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is growing its Asia Pacific footprint in October with two new openings in Bangkok and Tokyo. Located in central Bangkok's Langsuan area, the Kimpton Bangkok Maa-Lai is ... ( read original story ...)
National security law drives spike in Hongkongers seeking Taiwanese passports – with citizenship by investment for just US$200,000
Hongkongers have long enjoyed visiting Taiwan, but since last year, more have been considering making a permanent move. Immigration specialist Pamir Law Group, along with property search platform www. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and US move closer to Bilateral Trade Agreement
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen addressed one of the primary irritants in the U.S.-Taiwan trade relationship last week by relaxing regulations on pork imports containing the steroid ractopamine. Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan smartphone sales to expand 15% in 2H20
Smartphone sales in the Taiwan market are expected to grow over 15% sequentially in the second half of 2020, bolstered by an expanded availability of new 5G phones, according to market observers. ( read original story ...)
Mad Minute stories from Monday, August 31st
Justin Preedom stole a school bus and drove back to Avon, New York, on Monday, according to a statement from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty. Preedom was arraigned and released on his ... ( read original story ...)
US moves bolstering Taiwan are meant to ‘restore balance’, US diplomat David Stilwell says
The United States and Taiwan will establish a new economic dialogue focused on semiconductors, health care, energy and other technology sectors in a sign of stronger ties, a senior US diplomat said on ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. increases support for Taiwan, says to counter rising China pressure
The United States said on Monday it was establishing a new bilateral economic dialogue with Taiwan, an initiative it said was aimed at strengthening ties with Taipei and supporting it in the face of ... ( read original story ...)
Start trade talks with Taiwan, now
Taiwan made a recent overture for trade negotiations, which is a welcome chance to move toward a free trade agreement or its equivalent, which would help the US economically and strategically. Failing ... ( read original story ...)
US moves bolstering Taiwan are meant to ‘restore the balance’, US diplomat David Stilwell says
Recent visits, agreements, US diplomatic support and military sales to Taipei are deemed an ‘adjustment’ in response to Chinese aggression by David Stilwell, assistant secretary of state for East Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ranked No. 4 in download speed for 5G
Taiwan ranks fourth in terms of overall average download speed experienced by 5G users as well as average download speed using 5G technology, OpenSignal says. The London-based independent mobile ... ( read original story ...)
Avoid War, Defend America, Recognize Taiwan | Opinion
The way to stop Xi Jinping is to make clear that he will have to go through the U.S. and its friends in order to take Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan ends July with 16.5 mln fixed-line customers
Taiwan's fixed-line base fell to 16.50 million lines in July from 16.56 million lines in June. Taiwan had 10.84 million fixed-line subscribers at end-July this year, down from 10.86 in June. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan — the unlikely frontier for the global tech arms race
With both the US and China out to solidify their source of semiconductor chips – putting the spotlight on the Taiwan semiconductor industry. ( read original story ...)
3-year-old girl safe after being lofted by kite in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan - A 3-year-old girl in Taiwan was reported safe after becoming caught in the strings of a kite and lifted several meters into the air.The uni ... ( read original story ...)