China’s National People’s Congress has discussed everything from Taiwan to technology, but observers say the key message – both in substance and style – has been clear: more control for President Xi …
China trying to ‘normalise’ military drills near Taiwan, island’s top security official says
Taiwan’s top security official told parliament on Monday that China runs “joint combat readiness patrols” near the democratic island every 7-10 days on average, saying Chinese forces were trying to …
Mainland China steps up efforts to woo Taiwanese investors despite cross-strait tensions, but why aren’t more listening?
Mainland China is seeking to further integrate with Taiwan economically after Taiwanese approved investments fell to a 22-year-low in 2023.
Why Japan can’t escape US-China hostility over Taiwan
For Yoshitaka Nakayama, the mayor of the tiny Japanese island of Ishigaki, the threat of a hostile China hits very close to home. This tropical tourist destination of 50,000 …
China Market Update: “Two Sessions” Drives Technology & Healthcare Rally, Defending PDD & TikTok, Week In Review
Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I am the CIO of KraneShares, a China-focused ETF provider. Asian equities were mostly higher this week as Taiwan outperformed the region, and …
Why Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Was Gaining Today
Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM) were moving higher today after the company reported February revenue that showed growth was accelerating year over year from January to February. The news …
US Army Soldier Sold Taiwan Response Plans to China: DOJ
A U.S. soldier has been arrested at Fort Campbell for allegedly accepting bribes and sending sensitive military information to a China-based co-conspirator, including reports on the potential defense …
US intelligence analyst charged with selling army plans on Taiwan
Washington has supplied arms and ammunition to Taiwan worth billions of dollars while some special American forces personnel have also been deployed there. Separately, China on Friday said it has …
Taiwan Urges China Not to Change ‘Status Quo’ Around Waters Near Kinmen Islands
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council on Friday urged China not to change the “status quo” around waters near Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands by sending coast guard boats into …
The latest thorn in Taiwan-China tensions: pineapples
CHIAYI, Taiwan — For 24 years, plant scientist Kuang Ching-shan planted, then culled round after round of pineapple sprouts, hoping to develop a new cultivar of the tart fruit. In 2018, he finally hit …