Chinese President Xi Jinping’s unprecedented third term kicked off with rising COVID-19 infections and a slowing economy as nationwide protests forced him to change policy.
Home price trends in Taiwan
This table shows the change in house prices during a single quarter, adjusted for inflation. Adjusting house price rises (or declines) for inflation produces a more accurate picture of the change in …
High Court grants bail to Hongkonger who attempted to flee to Taiwan pending sentencing appeal
Cheng Tsz-ho, one of 12 Hongkongers who was captured by the mainland Chinese coastguard while attempting to flee from the city to Taiwan, has been granted bail by the High Court. Cheng, who was …
Soft landing possible for housing
“The property market might need more time to assimilate the previous … Research organizations have said that Taiwan’s inflation rate is expected be below target for next year, thanks to tax cuts on …
Taiwan seeks quick progress on long-stalled EU investment deal
Taiwan wants progress to be accelerated on a long-stalled bilateral investment agreement with the European Union, the island’s President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday. The EU included Taiwan on its …
Apple to start making MacBooks in Vietnam by mid-2023
Apple has tapped its top supplier, Taiwan’s Foxconn, to start making MacBooks in the Southeast Asian nation as early as around May, sources briefed on the matter said. Apple has been working to add …
Taiwan Steps Up Scrutiny of China’s TikTok Over Cybersecurity Concerns
Taiwan has long been wary of allowing Chinese companies to establish a foothold in the island nation. Flouting the enterprise law carries a three-year prison term for business owners as well as a fine of 15 million New Taiwan dollars (about $488,
A Design Lover’s Guide to Taipei
A refreshing mix of centuries-old temples, modern-day marvels, and lush vegetation, Taiwan’s capital has no shortage of beauty …
Spending Tens Of Billions Of Dollars Won’t Help China Catch Up With Taiwan And South Korea In Semiconductors
China’s chip manufacturers made some progress in advanced semiconductors, but the country remained highly dependent on Taiwanese and South Korean imports.
Minister confirms South Korea’s participation in US-led chip alliance
“South Korea holds its strengths in memory chip (production), Taiwan is strong in the foundry business. The US has the equipment and technology and Japan is strong in the materials and components,” …