BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei singer-actor Wu Chun designed his dream mansion around the theme of love – complete with a pool built in the centre of the house. The former member of Taiwanese …
Taiwan’s Chip Companies Want Urgent Tax Fix, Envoy Says
Taiwan’s top envoy to the US said Taiwanese semiconductor firms are holding back from more investments in America because of “unreasonable and unfair” double taxation, and urged Congress to pass a deal to address the problem as soon as possible.
China claims ownership of the Taiwan Strait. Canada just sailed a warship through it
HMCS Ottawa entered the busy and strategically critical body of water at sunrise, flanked by three Chinese warships armed with missiles and torpedoes. CBC News was aboard the ship.
Shenzhen to Permit Hong Kong, Macao Residents to Own Local Office Space, Report Says
According to the current rules, residents of Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan as well as Chinese living overseas, can buy one residence in Shenzhen. But if they plan to buy commercial property in the city …
Competition over the South China Sea explained in 30 seconds
China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan all have claims over the area, and tensions often threaten to boil over
US Military Targets China’s Backyard with Beijing’s Own Playbook
Washington adheres to the One China policy, acknowledging only one Chinese government, and has formal ties with Beijing rather than Taiwan. But the U.S.’s close ties with Taiwan includes selling arms to it under the Taiwan Relations Act, which prescribes giving the island the means to defend itself.
Taiwan’s economic growth ability under threat with firms to shun investment as hedge against cross-strait tensions
Diversification could limit future investment in Taiwan, potentially muting economic growth, with capital already shifting to other Asian economies, including Malaysia Internal discussions are ongoing …
China’s ‘government-approved’ AI chatbot says Taiwan invasion is likely
A military takeover of Taiwan is likely, according to one of many Chinese government-approved artificial intelligence chatbots that seem to toe the ruling Communist Party’s official line. The island …
Taiwan’s Solutions for Supply Chain Decarbonization and Renewable Electricity Procurement for SMEs
TAIPEI, Sept. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Taiwan’s small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling to compete for renewable electricity, but recent developments invite promising solutions. SMEs …
Signal No. 1 up over Batanes as Typhoon Hanna makes landfall in Taiwan
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 remained in effect over Batanes early Monday morning as Typhoon Hanna (international name: Haikui) made landfall in Kaohsiung City in Taiwan, PAGASA said in its …