Taiwan submarine project chief quits, ministry says plans to proceed
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s homegrown submarine programme will remain on track, the defence minister said on Wednesday, after the head of the programme resigned due to what he said were unfair attacks…
S.Korean airlines temporarily cancel flights to Taiwan, media says
SEOUL – South Korea’s Korean Air Lines and Asiana Airlines are cancelling flights to Taiwan for one or two days because of Chinese military exercises in the area, local media reported on…
Taiwan July exports seen growing at slower pace amid rising uncertainties – Reuters Poll
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s exports likely rose for the 25th straight month in July though at a slower pace than in June, amid fears of a global recession, uncertainties due to the Ukraine…
Analysis-Pelosi’s Taiwan visit clouds Boeing’s China reset hopes
By Jamie Freed, Norihiko Shirouzu and Tim Hepher (Reuters) – Boeing Co faced added uncertainty over crucial plane deliveries to China on Wednesday as a visit to Taipei by U.S. House of…
Pelosi departs Taiwan, capping visit that infuriated China
TAIPEI – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan on Wednesday after pledging solidarity and hailing its democracy, leaving a trail of Chinese anger over her brief visit to the…
Patriotic fervour erupts on Chinese social media over Pelosi’s Taiwan visit
By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING – The sight of the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arriving in Taiwan late on Tuesday was too much to bear for many mainland China internet…
Factbox-Economic sanctions China has imposed on Taiwan over Pelosi visit
BEIJING – China on Wednesday suspended exports of natural sand to Taiwan and halted imports of fruit and fish products from the self-governed island as U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi…
China Kicks Off Military Drills Around Taiwan As Pelosi Touches Down
China Kicks Of Military Drills Around Taiwan As Pelosi Touches Down Micaela Burrow on August 2, 2022 China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) announced military drills in positions encircling Taiwan hours after House…
US Quietly Sanctions Chinese Companies As Pelosi Lands In Taiwan
US Quietly Sanctions Chinese Companies As Pelosi Lands In Taiwan John Hugh DeMastri on August 2, 2022 The U.S. State and Treasury Departments announced sanctions of four Hong Kong-based companies Monday for…
Here’s How Markets Reacted To Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip
Here’s How Markets Reacted To Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip Max Keating on August 2, 2022 Both U.S. and Chinese stock indexes are down early Tuesday following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s arrival in Taiwan.…
Chinese Ships, Warplanes Taunting Taiwan As Pelosi’s Plane Nears Contested Island
Chinese Ships, Warplanes Taunting Taiwan As Pelosi’s Plane Nears Contested Island Micaela Burrow on August 2, 2022 China reportedly escalated military deployments near Taiwan, coming dangerously close to entering Taiwanese airspace as…
‘The Craziest Possible Time To Send An 82-Year-Old Narcissist To Taiwan’: Tucker Says US ‘Not Ready’ For War With China
‘The Craziest Possible Time To Send An 82-Year-Old Narcissist To Taiwan’: Tucker Says US ‘Not Ready’ For War With China Harold Hutchison on August 2, 2022 Fox News host Tucker Carlson ripped…
U.S. must remember vow to support Taiwan, Pelosi says in Washington Post
WASHINGTON – The United States must remember its vow “to support the defense of Taiwan” as its democracy remains “under threat” from China, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a Washington…
TSMC shares fell as much as 2.98% ahead of possible Pelosi visit to Taiwan
TAIPEI – Shares of Taiwan chipmaker TSMC fell as much as 2.98% on Tuesday, as investors closely watch a possible trip to Taiwan by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi later…
U.S House Speaker Pelosi to visit Asia, no mention of Taiwan
BEIJING – U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit four Asian countries from Sunday, her office said, without mentioning Taiwan amid intense speculation she might visit the self-ruled island claimed by China.…
US Deploys Aircraft Carrier On China’s Doorstep As Taiwan Tensions Ramp Up
US Deploys Aircraft Carrier On China’s Doorstep As Taiwan Tensions Ramp Up John Hugh DeMastri on July 28, 2022 The USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group has been redeployed to the South…
Biden, Xi float face-to-face meeting and hold ‘honest’ talks on Taiwan
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed a possible face-to-face meeting and engaged in “direct and honest” talks about Taiwan in a Thursday call, a senior Biden…
Several Taiwan central bank board members raise off-cycle rate hike possibility
TAIPEI – Several board members of Taiwan’s central bank suggested that it could make an off-cycle rate hike before the next scheduled meeting in September, minutes of their June meeting showed on…
Pelosi Invited Multiple Lawmakers To Travel With Her To Taiwan
Pelosi Invited Multiple Lawmakers To Travel With Her To Taiwan Max Keating on July 27, 2022 Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has extended an invite to a small group of…
Pentagon chief gave Pelosi security assessments but won’t comment on Taiwan
By Phil Stewart BRASILIA – U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday he had spoken with U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and given her a security assessment but any comments about…
Taiwan chipmaker UMC sees further growth for sector into 2023
By Sarah Wu TAIPEI – Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) said on Wednesday it sees continued growth for the industry into next year, even as soaring inflation and recession fears cool…
Taiwan Q2 GDP to gain from chip exports, but face COVID headwinds – Reuters poll
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s trade-reliant economy is expected to have expanded on the back of strong global demand for computer chips, though COVID-19 lockdowns in top export market China and a surge in…
Gen. Milley Warns U.S. About ‘More Aggressive’ Chinese Military After Confirmed Threats Over Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit
Gen. Milley Warns U.S. About ‘More Aggressive’ Chinese Military After Confirmed Threats Over Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit Micaela Burrow on July 25, 2022 The number of dangerous encounters between Chinese and U.S. and…
China Could Declare ‘No-Fly Zone’ Over Taiwan Should Nancy Pelosi Visit: REPORT
China Could Declare ‘No-Fly Zone’ Over Taiwan Should Nancy Pelosi Visit: REPORT Philip Lenczycki on July 22, 2022 The Chinese military may declare a “no-fly zone” over Taiwan if House Speaker Nancy…
Exit from Taiwan lifts shares of French company Carrefour
PARIS – Shares in French food retailer Carrefour rose 3% on Wednesday after it agreed to sell its remaining 60% stake in its Taiwan business, sparking hopes among some investors it could…
China Promises ‘Forceful’ Response If Pelosi Goes Through With Taiwan Visit
China Promises ‘Forceful’ Response If Pelosi Goes Through With Taiwan Visit Micaela Burrow on July 19, 2022 China threatened to take “forceful measures” to protect its claim over Taiwan in a statement…
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