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…
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 closer to home: partisan battles in Washington…
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 a slower pace, hit by a continued…
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 audio-visual recording equipment on board, Taiwan’s Defence…
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 to include $2 billion in military assistance…
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 opportunity for investors despite geopolitical risks. Munger…
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 continuity plans amid tensions with China, while…
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 and factory closures during the long Lunar…
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 the war in Ukraine, and the COVID…
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 to inflation and interest rate hikes. The…
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, the Chinese government warned him against it Monday,…
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 Monday, as global demand for the island’s…
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 opened its first new base in 70…
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 Taiwanese troops as concerns over China’s designs…
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 bank had been too optimistic about inflation…
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 detection by Taiwanese military radar during a…
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 exports on slowing global tech demand and…
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 denting demand for technology which is a…
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 outlook, in a further sign of pain…
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 combat drills, the first of 2023, around…
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 devastating consequences in a scenario where the…
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 rising interest rates weighed on demand, 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 have not yet responded, official Taiwan media…
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 April, its presidential candidate Efrain Alegre told…
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 recession, uncertainties due to the war in…
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 in COVID-19 cases, but said Chinese military…
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