Taiwan sits squarely in the middle of the worsening dispute between Beijing and Washington, with many of its companies operating factories in China manufacturing for American companies.
Taiwan holding five Hong Kongers picked up at sea: sources
Taiwan has been holding since last month five people from Hong Kong who fled the Chinese-run city by boat and were picked up by Taiwan’s coast guard in the South China Sea, sources familiar with the …
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian currencies gain with Taiwan dollar up most
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0208 GMT. Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 106.140 106.14 +0.00 Sing dlr 1.367 1.3681 +0.10 Taiwan dlr 29.
Growing Distrust of China Brings $38 Billion Windfall for Taiwan
Taiwan sits squarely in the middle of the worsening dispute between Beijing and Washington, with many of its companies operating factories in China manufacturing for American companies.
Beijing seeks vengeance after Czechs back Taiwan
Beijing has warned Chinese citizens against traveling to the Czech Republic in apparent retaliation against its show of support for Taiwan.It follows a recent visit by Czech politicians to Taiwan, a …
US presidential election: China, Donald Trump and red lines on Taiwan
The Trump administration has shown increasing support for the island in the race for the White House, actions that Beijing has branded as provocations.
Ian Easton On Taiwan: Making the Pentagon super ready for China
On August 24, 2020, the US Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, made an important statement: “” Going forward, how might the Department of Defense team up with Taiwan to make itself even more prepared?
Good response to Taiwan’s spending voucher program to boost economy hit by COVID-19
TAIPEI — Since mid-July, 88-year-old retiree Lin Chen Yueh-li has been shopping at 7-11 convenience stores more frequently, as she is getting more than what she pays for. She is among at …
Families of Captured Hong Kong Activists Demand Their Return
Hong Kong media, citing unidentified sources, said the 12 were headed to Taiwan to apply for political asylum. Their arrests come as local activists and politicians fear a worseni …
Taiwan Strait: A crisis with China in the making?
But what might a president Joe Biden’s or Donald Trump’s response be if China makes an issue of Taiwan in coming months? Taiwan, with 24 million people, lies a hundred miles off the Chinese …