Taiwan’s new president faces ‘tough’ time with China pressure, no parliament majority
By Yimou Lee, Sarah Wu and James Pomfret TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s president-elect Lai Ching-te could face a tough four years in office with no …
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What might happen in Taiwan’s election and what the outcome could mean
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Polls closed on Saturday for Taiwan’s presidential and parliamentary elections. The outcome should be clear by later on Saturday evening. Opinion polls …
Taiwan’s EVA Air finalises up to $10.1 billion order for 33 Airbus planes
PARIS (Reuters) – Taiwan’s Eva Airways Corp has finalised an order for 33 Airbus aircraft, the French plane maker said on Tuesday, with the airline …
Taiwan’s new US envoy arrives in Washington ahead of island’s election
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Taiwan’s new de facto ambassador to the United States, Alexander Yui, arrived in Washington on Monday, according to a …
In election year, Taiwan’s national day becomes polarising celebration
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said on Monday he would boycott official celebrations for the island’s national day this year after accusing …
Taiwan’s economy seen returning to growth in Q2: Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s export-dependent economy likely returned to growth in the second quarter thanks to resilient domestic consumption although exports remained weak, a Reuters …
Paraguay president-elect to visit ‘great friend’ Taiwan’s Tsai
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Paraguay’s president-elect, Santiago Pena, will visit Taiwan this week and meet “great friend” President Tsai Ing-wen, he said on Sunday, shoring up …
Founder of Taiwan’s Foxconn says China won’t attack if he’s president
TAIPEI (Reuters) – The billionaire founder of Taiwan’s Foxconn and presidential hopeful Terry Gou said on Thursday China does not want war with the island …
Taiwan’s Eva Airways to buy five Boeing 787s in $1.8 billion deal
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Taiwan’s Eva Airways Corp said on Monday it would purchase five Boeing Co 787 widebody planes worth $1.78 billion at list …
Taiwan’s TSMC to recruit 6,000 engineers in 2023
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, will recruit more than 6,000 new staff in 2023, the company …
Taiwan’s export orders seen contracting at faster pace in Nov- Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s export orders likely contracted again in November, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, as global demand for the island’s technology-related goods …
Boeing, Taiwan’s China Airlines finalize 787 order
(Reuters) – Taiwan’s China Airlines has finalized an order for 16 Boeing Co 787 Dreamliner jets, with an option for 8 more, the companies said …
Earthquake again felt in Taiwan’s capital Taipei
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Buildings shook again in Taipei on Sunday as another earthquake rattled the island, following a strong temblor earlier in the day with …
China accuses Taiwan’s ruling party of attempting to hype tensions after drone shooting
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s foreign ministry on Friday said Taiwan’s ruling party was attempting to hype tensions, after the self-governed island shot down an unidentified …
Boeing confirms 787 order from Taiwan’s China Airlines
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Boeing Co on Tuesday confirmed it has received an order for 787 Dreamliner aircraft from Taiwan’s China Airlines. “We are pleased that …
Taiwan’s air force flexes muscles in face of Chinese war games
By Aleksander Solum and Ann Wang HUALIEN, Taiwan (Reuters) – Taiwanese F-16 fighters roared into the night sky on Wednesday in a show of force …
Taiwan’s China Airlines eyes A330 replacement, future freighter options
By Jamie Freed (Reuters) – Taiwan’s China Airlines Ltd is “actively” looking at options to replace its ageing fleet of 22 Airbus SE A330 widebodies …
U.S. should focus on Taiwan’s defense -McConnell
WASHINGTON – The United States should focus on whether Taiwan has weapons that “are adequate to the threat that may come from mainland China,” U.S. …
Taiwan’s concerns on speed of arms sales will be conveyed to U.S., says ex-U.S. defence secretary
TAIPEI – Former U.S. defence secretary Mark Esper said on Thursday he would take back to Washington D.C. concerns expressed in Taiwan about the speed …
Taiwan’s largest pension fund hiring managers for $3 billion bond mandate
HONG KONG – Taiwan’s largest pension fund is seeking to hire global asset managers to run a bond portfolio totalling $3 billion. The Bureau of …
Taiwan’s Foxconn raises full-year outlook on strong tech demand
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, raised its full-year business outlook on Monday thanks to strong sales of smartphones and servers …
Taiwan’s Delta Electronics expanding ‘everywhere’ on EV, server boom
By Ben Blanchard and Sarah Wu TAIPEI – Taiwan’s Delta Electronics Inc, a supplier of power components to companies such as Apple Inc and Tesla …
Taiwan’s TSMC raises $3.5 billion in bonds for new U.S. plant
TAIPEI – Taiwanese chip firm TSMC has raised $3.5 billon in bonds for its new plant in the U.S. state of Arizona, according to a …
Taiwan’s Fighting Spirit: ‘Rational Assessment Does Not Favor Beijing’
Taiwan’s Fighting Spirit: ‘Rational Assessment Does Not Favor Beijing’ Philip Lenczycki on April 17, 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the U.S. response have raised …
Taiwan’s TSMC says to comply with export control rules on Russia
TAIPEI – Chipmaker TSMC is fully committed to complying with new export control rules, the company said on Friday, after Taiwan’s government said it would …
U.S. lawmakers push to rename Taiwan’s de facto embassy in Washington
By Michael Martina WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers proposed matching bills in the Senate and House of Representatives on Thursday that would …
REPORT: Chinese Spies Have Wormed Their Way Into Taiwan’s Military
Chinese spies infiltrated Taiwan’s military as a part of a campaign to undermine the island’s defense, Reuters reported. The effort involved recruiting senior officers at …
Despite Afghanistan, The US Will Come To Taiwan’s Defense If China Invaded, Experts Say
The U.S. would almost certainly get involved in the conflict between China and Taiwan if the former invaded, due to the strategic necessity of a …