By not inviting Taiwan to its health assembly, the World Health Organization kept out “scientific expertise on pandemic disease” and “damaged the WHO’s credibility,” the secretary of state said.
China Market Update: Alibaba’s Hong Kong Listing to be Included In Hang Seng Index
Large EM benchmark weight and widely-held Taiwan Semiconductor (2330 TT) fell -2.68% on the news while South Korea’s Samsung +1.99% as the latest US noose-tightening hurts Huawei’s mobile phone …
Taiwan Semi Has Not Received Any Assurance On US License For Huawei Tech Sale
Keith Krach, the US State Department undersecretary, stated that Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) has not yet been given any assurances that it will receive a license to sell US technology to Huawei, the …
First Thing: China is under the spotlight at the World Health Assembly
Beijing faces pressure over Taiwan’s status and an investigation into the origins of Covid-19. Plus, how the lockdown could leave us with cleaner, greener cities …
China facing pressure over Covid-19 and Taiwan at World Health Assembly
More than 120 countries back call for inquiry into origins of virus while US-led coalition is lobbying for Taiwan to attend as an observer …
Barring Taiwan from WHO is a serious health concern, Canada, U.S., and allies say
Canada, the United States and six major allies have told the World Health Organization that its ongoing exclusion of Taiwan has created a serious public health concern during the COVID-19 crisis.
Is This Taiwan’s Moment?
Origin story aside, the personal protective equipment marked another small but meaningful moment in Taiwan’s recent ascent in the geopolitical consciousness. Those three words emblazoned on the …
Coronavirus: Why Taiwan won’t have a seat at the virus talks
Taiwan has been applauded internationally for quickly and effectively stemming the spread of the virus, and says it should have a platform to share its experiences with the world. But China – which …
This Is The Missile-Spoofer China Is Trying To Keep Off Of Taiwan’s Warships
China in May 2020 objected to a seemingly more mundane Taiwanese acquisition program. But the details help to frame Beijing’s own military priorities. China aims to sink Taiwanese warships. And it …
Taiwan chipmaker plans to build $12 billion plant in Phoenix, create more than 1,600 jobs
A Taiwan-based maker of silicon chips intends to build a major manufacturing plant in Phoenix that could bring more than 1,600 jobs, Gov. Doug Ducey confirmed late Thursday.