This week brought more doleful news on the university front. Ministry of Education (MOE) statistics widely quoted in the media showed that a dozen universities had less than 60 percent enrollment (up …
How Taiwan Plans to Stay (Mostly) Covid-Free
The island’s success against the coronavirus has created a sinking feeling for many residents: How much longer can their good fortune last?
The Times view on coronavirus, Taiwan and 2021: China Rising
When China discovered a mysterious and deadly virus in early 2020 it initially tried to hide its tracks from the world and jailed whistleblowers. Its reluctance to admit shortcomings was eerily …
‘Cheap trick’: China rebuffs latest Taiwan offer of talks
China has rebuffed the latest offer of talks from Taiwan, saying the government was engaging in a “cheap trick” and provocation by seeking confrontation with China at every turn. Taiwan is ready to …
Tsai credits Taiwan for virus wins, notes China’s threats
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday hailed the island’s progress in containing the coronavirus pandemic and growing the economy while facing military threats …
In New Year’s speech, Taiwan president again reaches out to China
Taiwan is ready to have “meaningful” talks with China as equals as long as they are willing to put aside confrontation, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, offering another olive branch to Beijing …
China warns US not to ‘stir up trouble’ as Navy crosses Taiwan Strait
Two Navy ships crossed the Strait of Taiwan on Thursday, prompting China to warn the US not to “stir up trouble” in the contentious region. The pair of guided missile destroyers, the …
Japan’s Toppan beefs up ID security with Taiwan developer purchase
Japan’s Toppan Printing has acquired software company iDGate, looking to use the Taiwanese target’s online identity verification technology to enhance security for its own ID cards. Established in …
Taiwan’s economy boosted by status as coronavirus haven
Since returning from a meeting in Hong Kong in January, Mr Hong has stayed put — Taiwan’s successful efforts to limit the spread of coronavirus has made his home country one of the safest places on …
U.S. warships travel Taiwan Strait; China warns against show of force
For the second time this month, U.S. warships on Thursday sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, prompting China to denounce the “provocative actions.” …