S ince the inaugurations of William Lai as Taiwan’s President in May 2024 and Donald Trump as U.S. President in January, Beijing has been on edge. Will Lai take provocative actions that demand a response? And what is Trump’s attitude toward Taiwan and its fight to remain outside China’s orbit?
US Doubles Stealth Jets Presence Near China
Kadena Air Base, located on the island of Okinawa, is the closest U.S. air base to Taiwan, with a distance of 370 miles. China has long threatened to use force against the self-ruled island of Taiwan, claiming it is part of Beijing’s territory, despite having never governed it.
Commercial property deals slump 37 percent
Commercial property deals totaled NT$28.7 billion (US$882.29 million) last quarter, slumping 37 percent year-on-year, as global economic uncertainty and lingering credit controls in Taiwan chilled the …
Philippines eases restrictions on official travel to the island of Taiwan; experts warn move amounts to dangerous maneuvering on Taiwan question
The Philippines issued a memorandum circular on Monday, easing long standing restrictions on official travel to the island of Taiwan. Experts warned that the move, though framed as economically …
China’s business programs reached over 40,000 Taiwanese in double-pronged expansion tactic
The approach China has taken has been described as a “carrot and stick” tactic, and its main aim is to influence the opinion of the Taiwanese people.
China ramps up business charm offensive towards Taiwan alongside political pressure, study shows
Nearly 40,000 Taiwanese joined industry events in China such as conferences and trade fairs supported by the Chinese government in 2024, a study showed on Tuesday, as Beijing ramps up a charm …
From Taiwan to Cambodia: A Visionary’s Guide to Untapped Real Estate Potential
Jasper’s insights stem from his multidisciplinary background – an engineering degree from National Tsing Hua University, a master’s in finance from the US and hands-on experience from his family’s …
Prediction: Taiwan Semiconductor Could Surge by 128% in the Next 5 Years
For its five-year guidance, Taiwan Semi’s management team believes that its revenue will grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) approaching 20% over the next five years. If we arbitrarily …
Made in Taiwan: The Evolution of an Innovation Powerhouse
Although Taiwanese industry started out mass-producing many of the world’s low-cost goods, today it offers some of the most innovative, efficient and high-quality products and services on the planet.
China commends Cambodia when asked about Taiwanese deportation
China on Thursday commended the Cambodian government for following the “one China principle” when asked to comment on their deportation of Taiwanese citizens to China earlier this week. China “highly …