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World

Taiwan says India helped Paraguay get vaccines after China pressure

India says it shipped 100,000 COVAXIN doses to Paraguay on March 26 as a gift from the Indian government.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 12:53pm

World

Taiwan mourns after deadliest train disaster in decades

HUALIEN: Grieving relatives of those who died in Taiwan's worst rail disaster in decades held prayers at the crash...

Updated 04 Apr, 2021 05:45pm

World

At least 50 dead as Taiwan train derails in tunnel

HUALIEN, (Taiwan): At least 50 people were killed in Taiwan on Friday when a packed train collided with a vehicle on...

Published 03 Apr, 2021 03:41am

World

Taiwan train crash kills 36 in deadliest rail tragedy in decades

In 2018, 18 people died and 175 were injured when a train derailed in northeastern Taiwan. In 1981, 30 were killed in a collision in northern Taiwan.

Published 02 Apr, 2021 10:42am

World

BBC journalist leaves China amid Beijing's criticisms of network's coverage

“John’s work has exposed truth the Chinese authorities did not want the world to know,” BBC News said. “The BBC is proud of John’s award-winning reporting during his time in Beijing and he remains our China correspondent.”

Published 31 Mar, 2021 02:07pm

World

US sends ambassador to join Palau leader on Taiwan visit

Palau is one of only 15 nations that officially recognise Taiwan over China, which views the self-ruled democratic island as its own territory and has vowed to one day seize it.

Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:22pm

Opinion

Money no object as governments race to build chip arsenals

Governments around the world are subsidizing the construction of semiconductor factories as a chip shortage hobbles...

Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am

World

Taiwan says has begun mass production of long-range missile

Taiwan's armed forces have traditionally concentrated on defending the island from a Chinese attack.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 11:59am

Technology

US says promoting chip cooperation with Taiwan is a priority

Foreign governments and companies have also beseeched Taiwan to help resolve a shortage of auto chips which have idled factories around the world.

Published 25 Mar, 2021 11:45am

World

Hong Kong 'speedboat fugitive' charged with security crime

Li was first arrested in the same operation that targeted Lai last year but he then made his failed attempt to flee.

Published 24 Mar, 2021 11:25am

World

Taiwan pilot killed, another missing after fighter jets collide

One of the pilots was found unconscious in the sea but could not be resuscitated and was pronounced dead at hospital.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 06:12pm

World

China embassy sparks France spat with 'thug' rant

On Friday, the embassy called China expert Bondaz a "little thug", prompting a flurry of criticism from other researchers and MPs.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 05:43pm

World

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Maharashtra, India's most industrialised state and home to its financial capital Mumbai, has been accounting for more than 60% of the country's total cases after a full-scale reopening of its economy unleashed a second wave of infections late last month.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 11:47am

World

Taiwan starts vaccination drive with AstraZeneca

The self-ruled democratic island has signed contracts to purchase 10 million AstraZeneca doses, as well as around 5 million doses each from Moderna and the international Covax scheme.

Published 22 Mar, 2021 10:47am

World

French senator plans to visit Taiwan despite China protests

China has reacted with fury to plans for a visit by Alain Richard, a former defence minister and member of France's ruling party.

Published 18 Mar, 2021 04:28pm

Markets

Taiwan's MFIG buys about 65,000 tonnes corn from Argentina

One offer was made for South African corn at 268.82 US cents a bushel c&f over the Chicago September.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 12:59pm

Markets

Taiwan central bank seen holding fire again with economy strong

The central bank will also give its own revised forecast for economic growth this year on Thursday, having predicted a 3.68% expansion at its last quarterly meeting in December, with exports expanding strongly.

Published 15 Mar, 2021 02:25pm

Business & Finance

Feb exports seen up for eighth straight month

The consumer price index (CPI) was tipped to rise 0.8% from a year earlier, compared with a slight decrease of 0.16% in January.

Updated 08 Mar, 2021 05:10pm

Business & Finance

China military budget to grow 6.8% in 2021

Over the past year, China has launched three new amphibious assault ships, and is currently building a third aircraft carrier.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 10:06am

World

China says will deter Taiwan independence but seek peaceful ties

China will resolutely deter any separatist activity seeking Taiwan’s independence but is committed to promoting the peaceful growth of relations across the Taiwan Strait and China’s “reunification”, Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday.

Published 05 Mar, 2021 10:02am

Markets

Taiwan buys 100,410 tonnes wheat of US-origin in tender

The second consignment has an additional freight charge of $41.95 per tonne for shipping from the US Pacific Northwest coast, they said.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 01:50pm

Markets

Taiwan's MFIG buys about 65,000 tonnes corn from Argentina

If sourced from the US Pacific Northwest coast or South Africa, shipment is sought between May 9 and May 28.

Published 02 Mar, 2021 12:06pm

Business & Finance

Taiwan drive to plug global chip shortage

TAIPEI: Taiwan’s drive to plug a global shortage of microchips has hit a snag - a lack of water for its foundries...

Updated 01 Mar, 2021 09:41am

Business & Finance

Taiwan January export orders seen up for 11th straight month

Export orders, a bellwether of global technology demand, surged 38.3% to $60.55 billion in December, the highest on record.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 12:01pm

World

BioNTech says 'committed' to supplying Taiwan with vaccine

BioNTech has struck a deal with the Shanghai-based Fosun Pharmaceutical Group to bring the vaccine to China, including Taiwan.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 05:29pm

World

Taiwan says BioNTech vaccine deal on hold, cites potential Chinese pressure

Chen said BioNTech had not asked them to speak to Fosun, and the deal with BioNTech had not been "torn up", only that it was "pending".

Published 17 Feb, 2021 01:10pm

World

Taiwan expresses 'admiration' for Biden concern in Xi call

Taiwan has been heartened by the renewed pledges of support from Biden's team.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 12:03pm

World

Two U.S. carrier groups conduct exercises in South China Sea

Two U.S. carrier groups conducted joint exercises in the South China Sea on Tuesday, days after a U.S. warship sailed near Chinese-controlled islands in the disputed waters, as China denounced the United States for damaging peace and stability.
In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said the frequent moves by U.S. warships and aircraft into the South China Sea in a “show of force” was not conducive to regional peace and stability.

Updated 09 Feb, 2021 03:43pm

World

Taiwan opens ‘milestone’ trade office in Guyana

TAIPEI: Taiwan has set up a trade office in Guyana, officials announced on Thursday, a step the United States called...

Updated 05 Feb, 2021 11:46pm

World

Taiwan opens 'milestone' trade office in Guyana

Taipei said it signed an agreement with the South American country last month to set up the Taiwan Office.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 05:54pm