China accused the U.S. of abusing international law with its military maneuvers in the western Pacific, one day after an American naval destroyer sailed through the politically sensitive Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan has chosen 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 …
SK-II sales hurt by anti-Japan sentiment in China
The islands, known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, are controlled by Japan but both China and Taiwan lay claim to them. P&G’s chief executive officer, Jon Moeller, said on the earnings call …
Former Taiwan ally Nauru re-establishes diplomatic ties with China
China and Nauru re-established diplomatic ties on Wednesday, after the tiny Pacific island nation unexpectedly severed relations with its now former ally Taiwan in a move the United States described as “unfortunate”.
Taiwan faces economy uncertainty as tensions with China are set to rise after DPP victory
Asset manager Amundi warned Taiwan could face a possible blockade as tensions with China are expected to rise, but business advisory firm Teneo said a blockade was “highly unlikely.” Risk perceptions …
China formally establishes diplomatic ties with Nauru after Pacific island nation cut Taiwan ties
China’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that Beijing has … Get top headlines from the Union-Tribune in your inbox weekday mornings, including top news, local, sports, business, entertainment and …
Taiwan’s economy faces uncertainty as tensions with China are likely to rise after DPP victory, analysts say
Asset manager Amundi warned Taiwan could face a possible blockade as tensions with China are expected to rise, but business advisory firm Teneo said a blockade was “highly unlikely.” Risk perceptions of the Taiwanese market are expected to strengthen even though a DPP victory was largely factored in.
Philippines Marcos says does not endorse Taiwan independence, seeks to avoid conflict
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he does not endorse Taiwan independence and reiterated his country was committed to its One-China policy, a response to China’s outrage over recent remarks in congratulating Taiwan’s election winner.
China isn’t prepared to invade Taiwan in 2024, experts say
Experts in U.S. and Taiwan believe that China is not militarily prepared for an immediate invasion, but the island’s new president poses the potential for a “crisis,” a new report said.
South Pacific Sees US-China Tussle As Beijing Secures New Ally
On January 16, Nauru switched ties from Taipei to Beijing following the election of Lai Ching-te as the next president of Taiwan. Nauru’s decision to switch ties has brought attention to a pitched …