Trade Wars
Taiwan’s export orders from China rise
Taiwan said Thursday export orders from China in August rose for the first time in five months, even as most of the trade-dependent island's other markets remained sluggish.
Car Tech
Taiwan’s TSMC to help train German students for semiconductor careers
Germany's Saxony state signed an agreement with Taiwanese chip giant TSMC on Tuesday to train German students in an effort to meet the growing demand for workers in the semiconductor sector.
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Taiwan’s Sanyang, China’s Xiamen Golden Dragon in tie-up
China's leading passenger van maker on Tuesday signed an agreement with Taiwan vehicle manufacturer Sanyang Industry to set up what would be the first cross-strait auto venture here, a report said.
Taiwan News
‘Taiwan’s Mandela’ Shih Ming-teh drops bid for presidency
A veteran Taiwanese human rights advocate said Tuesday he is unlikely to gather enough signatures for his presidential campaign and is dropping out of a race widely expected to see the island elect its first female leader.
Trade Wars
Taiwan’s Fubon braves risks of China market
For Fubon, Taiwan's second-largest publicly listed financial group, a gamble on the boom time in China is worth taking, even though it comes laden with political risks.
Taiwan News
Taiwanese activist pleads guilty to Chinese subversion charges
A Taiwanese democracy activist pleaded guilty Monday to charges of attempting to subvert Chinese government power during a trial in China that his wife called a "political show" and further soured cross-strait ties.
Taiwan News
Taiwanese activist confesses to Chinese subversion charges
A Taiwanese democracy activist confessed Monday to charges of attempting to subvert Chinese government power during a trial in China that has been slammed by rights activists and further soured cross-strait relations.
Taiwan News
Taiwanese have little fear of war with China: survey
There is little fear in Taiwan of war with China, but the island's public has somewhat negative feelings towards the mainland's government and people, a survey published Saturday showed.
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Taiwan won’t deploy longer-range missiles: report
Taiwan's China-friendly government has decided not to deploy missiles capable of hitting Shanghai, in yet another sign of warming ties between the rivals, a report said Monday.
Taiwan News
Taiwan welcomes Chinese hints on missiles
Taiwan welcomed remarks by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao suggesting that missiles pointing at the island could one day be removed, calling his words "…
Taiwan News
Taiwan warns Russia, China ties ‘harm’ international peace
Taiwan said on Friday ties between Russia and China were a threat to global peace and that the international community must resist the "expansion of…
Taiwan News
Taiwan warns Honduras against ‘flashy, false’ China promises
Taiwan warned Honduras on Monday against "flashy and false" promises by China after the Latin American nation's main opposition party vowed to switch diplomatic recognition to Beijing.
Taiwan News
Taiwan wargames against China attack
Taiwan on Thursday staged a live-fire anti-landing drill simulating an invasion by China as President Ma Ying-jeou pledged to maintain a battle-ready force while seeking peace with the island's giant neighbour.
Taiwan News
Taiwan will ‘never succumb’ to China: top Taipei official
The head of Taiwan's top China policy body said Thursday that the democratic island will never surrender in the face of intensifying pressure from a "more aggressive" Beijing.
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Taiwan will not allow Uighur leader Kadeer to visit: official
Taiwan said Friday it will bar a visit by exiled Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer while indirectly linking her organisation to terrorism, a move observers predicted will please China.
Whales Ahoy
Taiwan volunteers fight rise in whale and dolphin strandings
Taiwanese volunteers gathered around a large inflatable whale as they learned how to help beached sea mammals -- an increasingly common sight across the island.