China has gone out of its way to welcome the Taiwanese athletes at the Asian Games. It’s part of its two-pronged strategy with the goal of taking over the self-ruled island that involves both wooing its people and threatening it militarily.
Fears China will invade Taiwan to ‘distract’ from economic chaos after Evergrande collapse
EXCLUSIVE: China is likely to try to “distract attention” from its economic woes by invading Taiwan, a UK-based expert has warned.
The Story of One iPhone Factory Powering Apple’s Pivot to India
This factory complex in Sriperumbudur, an industrial town in Tamil Nadu state, is one of Apple’s most important iPhone assembly hubs outside of China. It is operated by Foxconn, a Taiwan-based …
State governors from Arizona, New Mexico seek stronger economic ties with Taiwan
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Governors from the Southwestern United States are pursuing stronger business ties with Taiwan in hopes of attracting new foreign investments and jobs to their landlocked states.
Taiwan Unveils Homemade Submarine as It Seeks to Counter China Threat
Even so, questions remain over whether Taiwan will be able to finance the production of more homemade submarines. A general election in January will see Taiwanese voters pick a new president and …
Chinese blockade of Taiwan would likely fail, Pentagon official says
WASHINGTON, Sept 19 (Reuters) – A Chinese blockade of Taiwan would likely fail and a direct military invasion of the self-ruled island would be extremely difficult for Beijing to carry out …
See China’s first high-speed overwater bullet train line
The new line in China’s Fujian province goes along the west side of the Taiwan Strait, with the trains running as fast as 217 miles per hour.
UK, Canada, Taiwan criticise Myanmar as generals unleash ‘corrective purge’
Taipei, Taiwan – The United Kingdom and Canada have joined the United States in condemning plans by Myanmar’s coup leaders to hold tightly controlled elections, as Taiwan voiced strong criticism of the regime’s atrocities and crackdown on its opponents.
China-US ties: Beijing and Washington diplomats overseeing Asian affairs meet in sign of more open communication
China’s Vice-Foreign Minister for Asia Sun Weidong meets Daniel Kritenbrink, US Assistant Secretary of State, for ‘candid, in-depth and constructive consultation’ on regional issues, including Taiwan and maritime issues.
Signal: Taiwan’s Yulon Motor gets sustainability-linked loan
Yulon Motor Co Ltd (Yulon), a Taiwan-based company that manufactures and sells automobiles and related spare parts for brands such as Nissan and Luxgen, has announced it has raised capital in a …