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 says chip companies complying with Russia export controls
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s semiconductor companies are complying with government export controls to Russia, put in place as part of sanctions on Moscow for invading Ukraine, the Economy Ministry said on Sunday. Taiwan,…
China says U.S. warship sailing in Taiwan Strait ‘provocative’
TAIPEI -A U.S. warship sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Saturday, part of what the U.S. military calls routine activity but which China described as “provocative”. The U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet…
Taiwan warns Chinese aircraft in its air defence zone
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s air force scrambled again on Thursday to warn away nine Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone, Taiwan’s defence ministry said, on the same day that Russia invaded…
Taiwan January export orders seen rising for 23rd straight month – Reuters poll
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s export orders likely rose in January for the 23rd straight month, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, supported by sustained global demand for semiconductors and tech products. The median…
Taiwan lifts forex trading punishment on Deutsche -sources
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s central bank has allowed Deutsche Bank to start trading Taiwan dollar deliverable and non-deliverable forwards again, three sources told Reuters, after it suspended them as part of a crackdown…
Taiwan condemns ‘contemptible’ timing of China-Russia partnership
TAIPEI – Taiwan on Saturday condemned as “contemptible” the timing of China and Russia’s “no limits” partnership at the start of the Winter Olympics, saying the Chinese government was bringing shame to…
Olympics-Team Taiwan says it will be at Beijing Games opening ceremony
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s team for the Beijing Winter Olympics will be at the opening and closing ceremonies after being told by the International Olympic Committee it was required to participate. Chinese-claimed Taiwan…
DBS to announce purchase of Citi’s Taiwan consumer business -sources
TAIPEI -Singapore’s DBS Group will announce on Friday it is to buy Citigroup’s consumer finance business in Taiwan, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. DBS and Citi declined…
Taiwan GDP storms to decade high in 2021 on strong exports
By Jeanny Kao and Meg Shen TAIPEI -Taiwan’s economy grew last year at its fastest pace in more than a decade, driven by strong tech exports during the COVID-19 pandemic to support…
Taiwan Q4 economic growth seen restrained, full year could exceed 6%- Reuters Poll
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s trade-reliant economy is expected to have expanded at a slightly faster pace in the fourth quarter supported by strong tech exports though unable to match the burning pace of…
China Conducted ‘Combat Readiness Patrol’ During US Lawmakers’ Trip To Taiwan
China’s military conducted an exercise over Taiwan Friday during a surprise visit by U.S. lawmakers. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theatre Command said it “organised naval and air forces to continue…
Biden Admin Invites Taiwan To ‘Summit For Democracy,’ China Calls It A ‘Mistake’
The Biden administration extended an invitation for its “Summit for Democracy” to Taiwan, upsetting China, which views the island as its own. The list of invitees for the summit, which will be…
Taiwan Confirms US Troops Are On The Island, China Responds In Anger
The President of Taiwan confirmed U.S. soldiers were on the island in an interview with CNN, becoming the country’s first leader to do so in decades. “We have a wide range of…
China Says Taiwan Is ‘Inalienable Part’ Of Its Territory And There Is ‘No Room’ For Compromise
China said there was “no room” for compromise when it comes to Taiwan on Friday after President Joe Biden commented that the U.S. would defend the island if it was attacked, the…
Massive Fire In Residential Building Kills At Least 46 In Taiwan
A residential and commercial building in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, caught on fire Thursday morning and killed at least 46 people, according to the local fire department, BBC News reported. The department told the…
REPORT: US Special Forces Secretly Deployed To Taiwan As Tensions Escalate With China
A U.S. special-operations unit and a contingent of Marines have been secretly training Taiwanese troops on the island for at least a year as China becomes increasingly aggressive in the region, The…
Both China And US Will Abide By Taiwan Agreement, Biden Says After Phone Call With Xi Jinping
President Joe Biden assured reporters that Chinese President Xi Jinping would respect the “Taiwan agreement” after a phone call with the leader in September. Tensions between China and Taiwan have increased recently…
Taiwan ‘On Alert’ After Record Number Of Chinese Planes Enter Airspace, Warns Of ‘Catastrophic’ Consequences If It’s Democracy Falls
Taiwan needs to be “on alert” after a record number of Chinese aircraft flew into the country’s defense zone on Monday, Premier Su Tseng-chang told reporter, Reuters reported. “Taiwan must be on…
AP: AP Top Stories January 2 A
Here’s the latest for Thursday January 2nd: US troops heading to Middle East; People missing amid Australia fire evacuations; Taiwan’s top military officer killed in helicopter crash; 10 cars shot on Interstates…
Travel: Best Street Eats in Taiwan – Travel Channel
Andrew Gunadie (aka gunnarolla) samples the street food of Taiwan, from piping hot pan-fried buns to an out-of-this-world oyster omelette. A rice ball with a sweet filling, served on a cloud of…
Travel: Must-Visit Spots in Taiwan – Travel Channel
Andrew Gunadie (aka gunnarolla) highlights some of the hottest spots in Taiwan, from vibrant night markets with flavorful noodle dishes to scenic wetlands with incredible views. Watch more travel videos from gunnarolla:…
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