By attacking Iran, President Trump has shown he is willing to engage in a distant war. This raises questions in Beijing about what he might risk for Taiwan.
North Taiwan housing projects drop by NT$200 billion in 1st half of year
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Housing projects in northern Taiwan fell by more than NT$200 billion (US$6.87 billion) in the first half of this year, reflecting a significant slowdown in the property market.
Taiwan financial conglomerate CTBC seeking to expand Philippine presence
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Taiwan financial services group CTBC Holding Co., Ltd. has expressed interest in expanding in the Philippines. In a social media post, the DTI said the …
China Market Update: Six Agencies Announce “Financial Support To Boost & Expand Consumption”
Asian equities cheered the confirmation of the de-escalation in the Middle East and a potential July US interest rate cut, led by Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Taiwan.
US allies challenge Beijing’s claims in contested South China Sea
China asserts sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, including the Spratly Islands, an archipelago with competing claims by Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan
China Slams Taiwan’s Lai for Speech Mentioning Independence
China harshly condemned Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te for a speech aimed at rallying the democracy’s 23 million people to stand up to its larger neighbor — a back-and-forth that illustrates a …
China says Taiwan president spreading ‘heresy’ with sovereignty speech
China on Monday accused Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te of “heresy”, hostility and provocation, after a speech in which he said the island is “of course” a country and there is historical evidence …
Taiwan central bank says US debt rising too fast may impact trust in Treasuries
TAIPEI] Taiwan’s central bank governor warned on Saturday (Jun 21) that rapidly rising US debt could be “unfavourable” to the outlook for US Treasuries and that US President Donald Trump’s trade …
China sends scores of planes across central line in Taiwan Strait
China has sent 74 warplanes toward Taiwan between late Thursday and early Friday, 61 of which crossed the central line in the Taiwan Strait unofficially dividing the sides.
China criticises UK warship’s patrol in Taiwan Strait
China considers Taiwan its territory – a claim that self-ruled Taiwan rejects – and has not ruled out the use of force to “reunify” the island. China has criticised the UK for “publicly hyping up” the …