Joseph Wu says Beijing is seeking to expand its ‘authoritarian order’ and calls for ‘like-minded’ nations to act together to protect Taiwan …
Observers Say Beijing’s Planned Blacklist of Taiwan Secessionists Could Backfire
Beijing has confirmed that it is drafting a list of pro-independence advocates in Taiwan, a move that some observers say reveals the Chinese government’s intention to criminalize what it calls “Taiwan …
‘I need asylum’: Chinese political dissidents left in limbo in Taiwan
They did not let me sleep […] they really did a number on my body.” From his hostel in the Taiwanese capital Taipei, Chinese political dissident Zhang Wentells HKFP about his experience of prison on …
How Taiwan is dealing with disinformation on Social Media
In Taiwan the government and the biggest Social Media app have formed a public-private-partnership to tackle disinformation, predominantly from China, through the use of AI and fact checking.
Business climate worsens for Taiwan’s service sector
A pedestrian walks with umbrella in the rain in Taipei, southeast China’s Taiwan, Sept. 30, 2019. (Xinhua/Chen Bin) TAIPEI, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) — The business climate for Taiwan’s service industries has …
Strongest Taiwan Dollar Since ‘97 Shows Central Bank Easing Grip
The Taiwan dollar closed at its highest level since 1997, and more gains are likely on the way as the central bank eases its grip on the currency.
Mactan Customs seizes 14 kilos of live ornamental fish from Taiwan
Customs officers in the Subport of Mactan seized 14 kilograms of live ornamental fish from Taiwan which lacked the required import clearance from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
Taiwan says trade deal would show U.S. support in face of China pressure
A bilateral trade deal between Taiwan and the United States would reinforce U.S. support for the democratic island in the face of “unrelenting intimidation” from China, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen …
Ret. Gen McChrystal Fears Rise of China’s Military, Asks If U.S. Is Prepared to Fight for Taiwan
The ex-commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan told Axios the Biden administration must build up regional alliances in Asia to counter the threat of China.
Trump should commit US support to Taiwan right now
The Biden administration will immediately face serious foreign policy challenges, especially in the western Pacific where China’s provocations have accelerated since the coronavirus spread around the …