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Taiwan’s Tsai taps TSMC’s Morris Chang to represent island at Apec
Chang charged by Tsai with showing island’s willingness to help curb the pandemic and strengthen ties to shore up supply chains.
Blocking Taiwan at WHO will increase hostility to China, premier says
China's efforts to block Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization (WHO) during the coronavirus pandemic will only increase the world's hostility towards the country, the island's premier said on Tuesday.
Lithuania to support 'those fighting for freedom' in Taiwan
Lithuania's new ruling coalition agreed on Monday to commit the incoming government to support "those fighting for freedom" in Taiwan, threatening to hurt the small EU member's relations with China, a potential investor in its main port.
Apple Puts Key Contractor on Probation Over Labor Abuses in China
The technology giant said it had suspended future business with the iPhone assembler Pegatron pending corrective actions. The Taiwanese manufacturer broke rules limiting student employee work hours.
Taiwan says not invited to WHO meeting after China's 'obstruction'
Taiwan is yet to receive an invite to a key World Health Organization (WHO) meeting this week expected to focus on the COVID-19 pandemic due to "obstruction" from China, the island's foreign ministry said, expressing its displeasure.
China Extends Reach in the Caribbean, Unsettling the U.S.
The region has strategic importance as a hub for logistics, banking and commerce. It is also very close to the United States.
US drone sale to Taiwan crosses key hurdle, nears approval
US$600 million deal involving four MQ-9 SeaGuardians likely to worsen already strained ties with China.
Chinese flyovers towards Taiwan peaked in October amid rising tensions
Increase in sorties comes amid reported unease in Taipei over softer China stance if Joe Biden wins US presidency
China’s J-20 stealth fighter shown in training dogfight on state TV
Warplanes seen firing dozens of decoy flares, which are used to counter heat-seeking missiles, in footage aired on CCTV as tensions escalate in the region.
China says will take necessary measures on U.S. arms sales to Taiwan
China's foreign ministry said the country will take necessary measures to uphold its sovereignty and security interests, after the United States approved a further $2.4 billion in potential arms sales to Taiwan.
China to sanction three US firms over Taiwan arms deal
Boeing Defence was singled out, but there was no word of any action against its parent company, which has significant mainland business interests.
Apple supplier Luxshare unnerves Foxconn as U.S.-China feud speeds supply chain shift
Apple's top iPhone assembler, Taiwan-based Foxconn, has set up a task force to fend off the growing clout of Chinese electronics manufacturer Luxshare, which it believes poses a serious threat to its dominance, three sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Hundreds rally in Taiwan, call for release of 12 Hong Kong people arrested by China
Hundreds of people rallied in Taiwan's capital on Sunday to call for China to release 12 Hong Kong people arrested at sea by mainland authorities in part of a global campaign to support the pro-democracy movement in the financial hub.
China says U.S. bullying countries to pick sides, attempt will not succeed
The United States is bullying countries to pick sides over their ties to China, but such efforts will not succeed, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a news briefing on Friday.
Thanks to Trump, Huawei’s Cool New Phones Might Be Limited Edition
The battered Chinese giant won’t say how many of its new handsets it can produce. U.S. restrictions may have curtailed access to essential components.
Vatican to push for religious freedom as China deal extended
The Vatican and China on Thursday renewed an agreement on the appointment of bishops in China and the Vatican promised to push the communist government to allow more freedom of religion.
U.S.-China Semiconductor Conflict Is About to Get Even Uglier
The ability to make semiconductors for everything from artificial intelligence to smartphones has become a national security issue, and the U.S. election won’t change that.
Exclusive: Australian writer detained in Beijing told supporter he was a former Chinese spy
Yang Hengjun, an Australian writer detained in Beijing and facing trial for espionage on behalf of a country China hasn't publicly named was a former Chinese spy, according to a confidential letter he wrote to a supporter in 2011.
Taiwan says it won't be intimidated by China's 'hooligan' diplomats
Taiwan will not be intimidated by China's "hooligan" officials and will continue to celebrate its national day around the world, the government said on Tuesday, after Taiwan said Chinese diplomats had tried to charge into a diplomatic event in Fiji.