China Hammers US For Surveillance Flight Near Taiwan
China Hammers US For Surveillance Flight Near Taiwan Micaela Burrow on February 27, 2023 China accused the U.S. of deliberately destabilizing the tense security balance …
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Taiwan says ‘Fab 4’ chip group held first senior officials meeting
TAIPEI (Reuters) – The U.S.-led “Fab 4” semiconductor alliance of Taiwan, the United States, Japan and South Korea held its first video meeting of senior …
‘Tipping Point’: US To Expand Troop Presence In Taiwan In Bid To Fend Off Chinese Invasion, Officials Say
‘Tipping Point’: US To Expand Troop Presence In Taiwan In Bid To Fend Off Chinese Invasion, Officials Say Micaela Burrow on February 23, 2023 The …
U.S. looks to expand Taiwan military training -sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is set to expand the number of troops helping train Taiwanese forces, two U.S. officials said on Thursday, at …
Analysis-How a U.S. budget dispute imperils funding for Taiwan weapons
By Patricia Zengerle and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. congressional efforts to counter China’s military threats toward Taiwan could stumble over a problem much …
Taiwan Jan export orders fall more slowly, downside risks remain
By Faith Hung TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s export orders in January contracted from a year earlier for a fifth month in a row, though at …
Taiwan says crashed balloon was used for weather monitoring
TAIPEI (Reuters) – A balloon that came down on a remote Taiwanese-held islet close to China’s coast was used for weather monitoring and had no …
U.S. Republicans ask Biden to boost Taiwan in his budget request
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top Republicans on U.S. congressional foreign affairs and armed services committees pressed Democratic President Joe Biden on Thursday …
Charlie Munger downplays risk of Taiwan invasion, says crypto fans are ‘idiots’
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – Charlie Munger, the longtime business partner of Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway Inc, on Wednesday said China remains a top …
U.S. firms in Taiwan making ‘contingency’ plans amid China tensions
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Almost half of companies surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Taiwan are revising or plan to revise their business …
Taiwan Jan exports down for 5th month, China shipments slump
By Liang-sa Loh and Faith Hung TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s exports fell for a fifth straight month in January due to a deteriorating global economy …
Taiwan exports seen contracting for fifth straight month in January: Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s exports in January likely fell for the fifth month in a row amid fears of a global recession, uncertainties due to …
Taiwan Dec export orders fall for 4th month, uncertainty darkens outlook
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s export orders contracted for a fourth straight month in December, hit by slumping Chinese demand and weaker global consumer spending due …
China Warns McCarthy Against Planned Taiwan Visit
China Warns McCarthy Against Planned Taiwan Visit Nino Cambria on January 30, 2023 Following a report that Republican House Speaker McCarthy planned on visiting Taiwan, …
Taiwan export orders seen contracting at faster pace in Dec: Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s export orders likely contracted again in December and at a faster clip than the previous month, a Reuters poll showed on …
Marine Corps Opens First New Base In Decades To Counter Potential Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan
Marine Corps Opens First New Base In Decades To Counter Potential Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan Micaela Burrow on January 27, 2023 The U.S. Marine Corps …
US Quietly Boosts Military Training For Taiwan: REPORT
US Quietly Boosts Military Training For Taiwan: REPORT Micaela Burrow on January 20, 2023 The U.S. has secretly upgraded the National Guard’s training program for …
Taiwan central bank debated larger rate hike, minutes show
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s central bank debated a larger interest rate hike at its last board meeting in December, with one board member saying the …
Chinese State Media Claims New Stealth Fighter Proved It Can Sneak Attack Taiwan
Chinese State Media Claims New Stealth Fighter Proved It Can Sneak Attack Taiwan Philip Lenczycki on January 18, 2023 Communist China’s newest stealth fighter eluded …
Taiwan Q4 GDP unexpectedly shrinks, worst performance in 13 years
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s trade-dependent economy unexpectedly contracted in the fourth quarter, putting in its worst performance in 13 years, hit by a drop in …
Taiwan Q4 GDP seen growing 1.3% as cooling tech demand weighs: Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s economy likely expanded much more slowly in the fourth quarter compared to the prior quarter due to increased global economic headwinds …
Taiwan chipmaker UMC imposes strict cost controls over weak demand
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) said on Monday it was implementing strict cost controls because of soft demand and a weak …
China Kicks Off 2023 With Massive Combat Drills Around Taiwan
China Kicks Off 2023 With Massive Combat Drills Around Taiwan Micaela Burrow on January 9, 2023 Dozens of Chinese warplanes and four ships conducted massive …
Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan Would Devastate US And Allies, Simulation Finds
Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan Would Devastate US And Allies, Simulation Finds Micaela Burrow on January 9, 2023 The U.S., its allies and China would suffer …
Taiwan exports fall for 4th month in December, decline seen extending into Q1
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s exports fell for a fourth straight month in December due to the worsening state of the global economy, as inflation and …
Taiwan offers China help again to deal with COVID surge
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan has again offered to provide China with assistance to help it deal with a surge in COVID-19 cases but Chinese authorities …
Paraguay election race puts Taiwan ties on a knife-edge
By Daniela Desantis ASUNCION (Reuters) – Paraguay would cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan and open relations with China if the opposition wins the election in …
Taiwan exports seen declining for fourth straight month in December: Reuters Poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s exports in December likely dropped from a year earlier for the fourth month in a row amid fears of a global …
Taiwan president offers China help to deal with COVID surge
By Jeanny Kao TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Sunday offered to provide China with “necessary assistance” to help it deal with a surge …
Taiwan to plough $12 billion in excess tax revenue back into economy in 2023
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan will plough an extra T$380 billion ($12.43 billion) in tax revenue back into the economy in 2023 to help protect the …
Taiwan To Extend Mandatory Military Service Amid China Threat
Taiwan To Extend Mandatory Military Service Amid China Threat Micaela Burrow on December 27, 2022 Taiwan will extend the length of mandatory military service from …
Taiwan Readies Combat Jets For Defense After Chinese Air Incursion
Taiwan Readies Combat Jets For Defense After Chinese Air Incursion Micaela Burrow on December 22, 2022 Taiwan activated fighter jets to potentially engage in combat …
Taiwan Nov export orders plunge, China’s COVID surge clouds outlook
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s export orders contracted at the worst rate in more than a decade in November, hit by a plunge in China demand …
Taiwan seeks quick progress on long-stalled EU investment deal
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan wants progress to be accelerated on a long-stalled bilateral investment agreement with the European Union, the island’s President Tsai Ing-wen said …
Taiwan central bank signals end to rate hikes next year
By Liang-sa Loh and Sarah Wu TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan’s central bank on Thursday said it expects inflation to drop below 2% next year, which would …
Taiwan mulls WTO case after latest Chinese import bans
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan may take China to the World Trade Organization after the country effectively banned the import of more Taiwanese food and drink …
Taiwan central bank will adopt ‘appropriate’ monetary policy next year
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s central bank said on Saturday it will adopt an “appropriate” monetary policy and properly use various tools to promote price stability …
Hawley Says Biden Admin’s ‘Prioritizing’ Of Weapons Shipments To Ukraine Could Embolden China To Take Taiwan
Hawley Says Biden Admin’s ‘Prioritizing’ Of Weapons Shipments To Ukraine Could Embolden China To Take Taiwan Micaela Burrow on December 6, 2022 “Prioritizing” weapons transfers …
Eye of the storm: Taiwan at the centre of Sino-U.S. tensions
By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan and met Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in August in defiance of Chinese …
Taiwan export decline seen picking up pace in November: Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s exports likely dropped in November for the third month in a row and at a much sharper pace, amid fears of …
When the chips go up: Big banks bet on South Korea, Taiwan stocks for 2023
By Harish Sridharan (Reuters) – Global banks are turning bullish on South Korean and Taiwanese shares, expecting a revival in semiconductors to drive a rally …
Taiwan central bank: ‘Flexible’ monetary policy will help maintain stability, growth
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s central bank’s “flexible” monetary policy structure during a period of high uncertainty can help maintain price and financial stability as well …
Attention turns to presidential poll after Taiwan ruling party thrashing
By Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) – Attention is turning to Taiwan’s next presidential election in 2024 after the ruling Democratic Progressive Party …
Taiwan president casts local election as referendum on her leadership
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday cast this weekend’s local elections as a referendum on her leadership, saying a vote for her …
Taiwan Oct export orders down more than expected; outlook tough
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s export orders contracted more severely than expected in October on weak consumer demand hit by inflation and interest rate hikes, with …
Taiwan October export orders likely contracted again, but at slower pace- Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s export orders likely contracted again in October as global demand for technology cools though at a slower rate than the previous …
China threat vaults local issues onto centre stage in Taiwan elections
By Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) – China’s belligerence towards Taiwan and the future of the island’s democracy are taking centre stage in …
Analysis-China’s freeze on Taiwan contact fuels worry as tensions build
By Yimou Lee, Sarah Wu and Greg Torode TAIPEI (Reuters) – When Chinese authorities detained a Taiwanese citizen in China in August for an alleged …
China’s Xi tells Biden: Taiwan issue is ‘first red line’ that must not be crossed
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Joe Biden during their first in-person meeting since 2017 that the Taiwan question was the …
Taiwan belongs to Taiwanese, president says in fiery pre-election rebuff to China
By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Saturday her mission in life was to ensure the island continued to belong …