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.
How Hong Kong, Bangkok, Sydney and Taiwan are ringing in 2020
Cities across Asia and Australia were among the first to welcome the new year. Here’s a look at celebrations in four places.
Taiwan Sees ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’
For people here in Taiwan, we are very happy that face masks donated by Taiwan are being put to good use,” Joseph Wu, Taiwan’s foreign minister, told me in a phone interview from Taipei. That use has …
Taiwan’s TSMC keeps eye on China with $12 billion U.S. plant
In a race to position itself in the latest trade battle between the United States and China, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd made it just under the wire.