Asia-Pacific markets fell Wednesday, with stocks in South Korea and Taiwan leading declines as major tech firms dropped after Barclays downgraded Apple.
China tells Taiwan to vote on ‘right side of history’ in election that could determine cross-strait relations
The Chinese Communist Party is urging the Taiwanese public to vote “on the right side of history” in its presidential election, hoping to negotiate the reintegration of the island.
Disputes Over China Ties Sour Taiwan Election Campaign
Bitter disputes on how to handle relations with China and avoid conflict are dominating the final stretch of election campaigning in Taiwan, as some polls show a tight race between the main two contenders to be the island’s next president.
China calls on Taiwan’s people to promote ‘peaceful reunification’
The head of China’s Taiwan Affairs Office on Tuesday called on Taiwan’s people to promote the process of “peaceful reunification”, saying it was the common desire of people on both sides of the Taiwan …
Taiwan president says ties with China must be decided by will of the people
China has been ramping up military pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over democratically governed Taiwan, which holds elections on Jan. 13.
Japan retailers ready for demand surge from TSMC’s Kumamoto plant
TOKYO — Japanese retailers are gearing up for an expected increase in demand in northeastern Kumamoto prefecture, where a factory being built by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the …
China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is inevitable
China considers Taiwan to be its “sacred territory” and has never renounced the use of force to bring it under Chinese control.
China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is inevitable
China considers Taiwan to be its “sacred territory” and has never renounced the use of force to bring it under Chinese control.
China Confronts a New Political Reality in Taiwan: No Friends
Interviews with the top candidates in a volatile three-way presidential race point to rising skepticism toward Beijing—whatever the outcome.
Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s address
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan during his televised New Year’s address, renewing Beijing’s threats to take over the self-ruled island, which it …