2020/10/15 |
Experts Say Taiwan Needs More Homegrown Military Efforts
Though Washington plans a new round of weapons sales to Taiwan, defense analysts say that the country needs to further develop its domestic arms industry and enhance its reserve system.
2020/10/12 |
Chinese 5G Not Living up To Its Hype
"In fact, human societies do not have an urgent need for 5G," said Huawei's founder and CEO, Ren Zhengfei, "What people need now is broadband, and the main content of 5G is not broadband."
2020/10/08 |
KMT Reversal Prompts Fresh Chinese War Threat Against Taiwan
The Kuomintang has urged the government to actively pursue restoration of formal diplomatic ties with Washington, eliciting a bellicose response from Chinese state media.
2020/10/07 |
Facing Criticism Over Covid-19 and Xinjiang, Chinese Leader Talks Up Archaeology
At a recent meeting of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), Xi Jinping brought up how archaeology should serve the interests of the ruling party.
2020/10/05 |
50 US Senators Push for Taiwan Trade Deal
As tensions have risen between Washington and Beijing over Covid-19, trade, human rights issues, and Chinese espionage, many lawmakers are looking to strengthen ties with Taiwan.
2020/10/02 |
Trump, First Lady Test Positive for Covid-19
President Trump tested positive after months of playing down the seriousness of Covid-19.
2020/09/28 |
US Judge Halts Government Ban on TikTok
The Trump administration wants TikTok and WeChat removed from app stores.
2020/09/25 |
Vietnam’s Economic Hopes Fade as Covid-19 Takes Away Business
Will Vietnam's Covid-19 response help the country stay competitive as a manufacturing go-to spot in Asia when the pandemic is over?
2020/09/22 |
Increased China Warplane Activity Unnerves Taiwan
The Ministry of National Defense in Taipei says a total 27 Chinese aircraft crossed into Taiwanese airspace Friday and Saturday.
2020/09/17 |
US Officials, Lawmakers Blast WTO Ruling on US Tariffs on China
The World Trade Organization ruled that some punitive measures introduced by the Trump administration against China broke international trading rules.
2020/09/14 |
The Price of Beijing's Vaccine Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
With few options for obtaining doses, many of the countries China is targeting may mute their objections to Beijing’s policies on issues such as the contested South China Sea
2020/09/11 |
Apple Announces ‘Human Rights Policy’ Following Criticism
The tech giant’s policy prohibits harassment and abuse and specifies a 60-hour maximum workweek, as well as at least one day off per week.
2020/09/08 |
Philippine President Pardons US Marine Convicted in Killing of Transgender Woman
The move sparked criticism from rights groups and lawyers for the woman’s family.
2020/09/04 |
Inner Mongolians Boycott Classes to Protest Chinese Language Policy
Inner Mongolians contend the Chinese language policy will endanger Mongolian language and culture.
2020/09/02 |
US Adjusts Taiwan Policy, Declassifies Cables
The U.S. and Taiwan are starting a new bilateral economic dialogue after Taiwan announced last week its plans to remove restrictions on American pork and beef imports. Some experts see the dialogue as a move toward a free trade agreement between the U.S. and Taiwan.
2020/08/31 |
China’s 'Coercive Diplomacy' Backfires as Czech Delegation Visits Taiwan
In defiance of China, a delegation led by Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil, arrived in Taiwan on a six-day visit – the highest-level exchange between the two countries to cement economic and cultural ties.
2020/08/25 |
Taiwan Positioned for Role in Wealth Management and Corporate Financing
President Tsai Ing-wen told local business tycoons last week that her administration plans to liberalize the local economy.
2020/08/24 |
South Korea Warns It’s on Brink of Nationwide Pandemic
New infections have emerged in all of South Korea’s 17 regions.