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…
Taiwan June export orders seen growing for second straight month on tech demand – Reuters poll
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s export orders likely grew for a second consecutive month in June after falling for the first time in two years in April, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday, supported…
Taiwan slams ‘provocative’ China for sending fighters across Taiwan Strait
By Yimou Lee and Martin Quin Pollard TAIPEI/BEIJING – Chinese fighter jets crossed the median line of the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Friday in what the island’s government slammed as a provocation,…
Taiwan June exports soar, outlook good ahead of peak season
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s exports rose in June on sustained demand for technology products even as shipments to China weakened, and the government said the outlook was good as companies ramp up for…
Taiwan says ‘not pessimistic’ about economy as stocks swoon
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s Economy Ministry said on Tuesday it was cautious but “not pessimistic” about the island’s economic prospects in the second half of the year, pointing to strong exports, despite a…
Taiwan June exports seen rising faster as supply chains woes ease – Reuters poll
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s exports likely rose for the 24th straight month in June and at a faster clip than in May, thanks to easing supply chain woes and stronger technology demand, a…
Taiwan urges investors to stay calm as stocks including TSMC fall
By Liang-sa Loh TAIPEI -Taiwan’s economic fundamentals are good and investors should remain calm and rational, and not panic, Deputy Finance Minister Frank Juan told Reuters on Friday after a large fall…
Costco buys remaining stake in Taiwan joint venture for $1.05 billion
(Reuters) -Costco Wholesale Corp said on Thursday it bought the 45% stake it did not already own in its Taiwan joint venture, Costco-Taiwan, for $1.05 billion. The deal, executed through a unit,…
Taiwan central bank says it is working on digital currency, unclear on timetable
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s central bank is still working on its digital currency and while it’s unclear when the scheme could roll out to the public it will push ahead with it, governor…
Taiwan holders of Russian bonds say haven’t received payments -sources
By Emily Chan TAIPEI – Some Taiwanese holders of Russian Eurobonds have not received interest due on May 27 after a grace period expired on Sunday evening, two sources said, potentially setting…
Taiwan, United States to hold trade talks on Monday
TAIPEI – Taiwan and the United States will hold trade talks on Monday under a newly agreed framework, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative said. Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi…
Taiwan pension fund awards $2.3 billion ESG mandate to HSBC, Morgan Stanley, 3 others
By Selena Li HONG KONG – The fund management arms of HSBC and Morgan Stanley were among three others to win a mandate from Taiwan’s largest pension manager to run Asia’s first…
China’s Military Has Violated Taiwan Airspace 3 Times More Under Biden Than Trump
China’s Military Has Violated Taiwan Airspace 3 Times More Under Biden Than Trump Philip Lenczycki on June 20, 2022 The Chinese military has violated Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) over 1,400…
Taiwan central bank set to raise policy rate as inflation hits 10-year high- Reuters poll
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s central bank is likely to raise its policy rate again this week, according to all economists polled by Reuters, to help fend off inflation now at an almost 10-year…
Taiwan says it’s willing to engage with China, doesn’t want to close door
TAIPEI – Taiwan does not want to close the door to China and is willing to engage in the spirit of goodwill, but on an equal basis and without political preconditions, Premier…
Taiwan threatens WTO action after China stops grouper fish imports
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s government threatened to take Beijing to the World Trade Organization on Saturday after China suspended the import of grouper fish from the island saying it had detected banned chemicals,…
Taiwan says U.S. understands its exchange rate policy stance
TAIPEI – The United States understands Taiwan’s exchange rate policy stance and the two sides have “good” communication, a Taiwanese central bank official said on Friday, after the U.S. Treasury put Taiwan…
Taiwan appeals to U.S. not to forget its desire for free trade deal
By Jeanny Kao and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI – Taiwan’s top trade negotiator appealed to the United States on Tuesday not to forget that the island wants a free trade deal, but understands…
Hundreds gather to mark Tiananmen anniversary in Taiwan
By Sarah Wu and Jessie Pang TAIPEI/HONG KONG -Hundreds of people gathered in Taipei on Saturday to commemorate China’s bloody crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square 33 years ago. Chinese-run…
China says it conducted ‘readiness patrol’ around Taiwan
BEIJING -The Chinese military said on Wednesday it had conducted a combat “readiness patrol” in the seas and airspace around Taiwan in recent days, saying it was a necessary action to respond…
Taiwan says to hold more trade talks with United States
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s chief trade negotiator, John Deng, will hold more talks with the United States on bilateral trade on Wednesday, the island’s government said, after being excluded from a major new…
‘Meant To Intimidate’: Leaked Audio Of China’s Alleged Taiwan Invasion Plans Could Be A CCP Ploy
‘Meant To Intimidate’: Leaked Audio Of China’s Alleged Taiwan Invasion Plans Could Be A CCP Ploy Philip Lenczycki on May 27, 2022 Audio recorded during an alleged May 14 Chinese military planning…
Behind the scenes in Japan, a welcome for Biden’s defence of Taiwan
By Tim Kelly TOKYO – For Japan, U.S. President Joe Biden’s comment he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan signalled no formal change in policy. But behind the scenes…
Here’s How The Navy Responded To China’s Mock Invasion Of Taiwan
Here’s How The Navy Responded To China’s Mock Invasion Of Taiwan Philip Lenczycki on May 11, 2022 A premier U.S. Navy warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday in response to…
Chinese Military Surrounds Taiwan In Massive ‘Rehearsal’ Of Invasion Plans
Chinese Military Surrounds Taiwan In Massive ‘Rehearsal’ Of Invasion Plans Philip Lenczycki on May 10, 2022 The Chinese military encircled Taiwan from the east and west, cutting the island off from American…
China wants to take Taiwan peacefully but is preparing militarily -U.S. intelligence officials
WASHINGTON – China would prefer to take over neighboring Taiwan without military action but is working to get to a position where its military could prevail even if the United States intervenes,…
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