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Taiwan and US plan talks to counter Beijing’s unification drive
Senior Washington official will take part in discussions in September, according to US ‘ambassador’.
Foxconn looks to move server production back to Taiwan for security
Island could become a "technology buffer" in US-China trade war, Terry Gou says
Business heavyweights join chorus of criticism against extradition deal
Secretary for Security John Lee continues to resist demands from the business community to leave 15 offences off the list of 46 covered by the proposal.
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rally as U.S., China inch closer to trade deal
Asian shares started the week on the front foot on signs the United States and China were close to striking a tariff deal to end their protracted trade war while the dollar eased as traders wagered Federal Reserve policy would remain accommodative.
China slams 'provocative' US Navy action in Taiwan Strait
East Asia News -BEIJING (AFP) - China on Tuesday (Feb 26) rebuked the US Navy for sending two ships through the Taiwan Strait, calling the operation a "provocative" act.. Read more at
Turkey, Britain raise China's treatment of Uighurs at U.N. rights forum
Turkey and Britain voiced concern on Monday at China's alleged mistreatment of Uighurs and other Muslims in its Xinjiang region, with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu calling on Beijing to protect freedom of religion and cultural identity.
Taipei won’t sign extradition deal if it implies Taiwan is part of China
Proposed amendment could be used to send Taiwanese people in Hong Kong to mainland China to face trial, some fear.
Time running out for fugitives under proposed law amendments
The policy change is aimed at plugging loopholes exposed by a homicide case in which Taiwanese authorities were unable to prosecute a Hongkonger accused of killing his pregnant girlfriend in Taipei.
‘Why must we be punished?’: pilots’ strike sparks passenger anger
Businesspeople, holidaymakers angry and confused as dozens of flights grounded due to industrial action.
China releases footage of ‘Guam killer’ missile in ‘clear message to US’
Next-generation missile with improved accuracy launched during military drill in bid ‘to reinforce the notion the PLA has the capability to sink US carriers and inflict unacceptable damage on American forces’.
US warships sail through the closely-watched Taiwan Strait, putting pressure on Beijing
The destroyer USS McCampbell and replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl went through the strait Thursday, at a sensitive time in US-China relations.
Taiwan's 'Bikini Climber' falls to her death: 5 things about Gigi Wu
East Asia News -Taiwan's "bikini climber" Gigi Wu was found dead after falling down a ravine in Taiwan's Yushan national park and badly injuring herself.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Poll boost for Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen after tough stand against Beijing
Sharp rise in public support boosts Tsai’s chances of winning DPP nomination for 2020 presidential elections.
Faced With Tough Words From China, Taiwan Rallies Around Its Leader (Published 2019)
Support for Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, has risen after she criticized an unpopular proposal by China’s leader to unify the two sides.
Nike, Apple among top firms named by China for ‘misidentifying’ Taiwan
Taipei condemns Beijing report as latest effort to pressure self-ruled island into unification talks.
China has culled more than 900,000 pigs due to African swine fever
China has culled 916,000 pigs after around 100 outbreaks of African swine fever in the country, the agriculture ministry said on Tuesday, as the disease continues to spread to new regions and larger farms.
Taiwan’s new premier faces ‘tough task’ to help win back public trust
President names 71-year-old DPP stalwart Su Tseng-chang in the role after outgoing premier William Lai and entire cabinet resigns.
Be ready for battle, hardship, crisis, Xi tells Chinese army
Armed forces must be ready for a ‘comprehensive military struggle from a new starting point’, leader says.
Exclusive: Foxconn to begin assembling top-end Apple iPhones in India in 2019 - source
Apple Inc will begin assembling its top-end iPhones in India through the local unit of Foxconn as early as 2019, the first time the Taiwanese contract manufacturer will have made the product in the country, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Tiananmen museum to open in time for 30th anniversary of crackdown
The museum, operated by the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, will be located in Mong Kok. The alliance intends to hold seminars to mark the commemoration but may be forced to host some in Taipei if some guests are barred from Hong Kong.
