US rebuffs China by calling Taiwan Strait an international waterway
WASHINGTON D.C., Jun 15, 2022, Reuters. The United States on Tuesday backed Taiwan’s assertion that…
Taiwan
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) is an economy of 23.5 million people. In 1991, the year it joined APEC, the current GDP of Chinese Taipei was recorded at USD 187 billion, while its per capita GDP was USD 9,000. The GDP of Chinese Taipei more than doubled by 2016, at USD 573 billion, as did its per capita GDP at USD 24,000.
[Analytics] What is the CPTPP and why is China eager to join?
China submitted a formal application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership…
US says China’s pressure on Taiwan a threat to all democracies
TAIPEI, Mar 31, 2022, Reuters. China’s diplomatic and military pressure on Taiwan represents a threat…
[Analytics] Chinese rare earth consolidation a cause for concern
The world needs more readily available rare earth metals. These metals are used in energy…
Widespread power outages reported across Taiwan
TAIPEI, Mar 3, 2022, CNA. Widespread power outages were reported across Taiwan on Thursday, including…
US delegation arrives in Taiwan as China denounces visit
TAIPEI/BEIJING, Mar 1, 2022, Reuters. A delegation of former senior U.S. defence and security officials…
As tensions simmer, China demands US action to improve ties
BEIJING, Feb 28, 2022, AP. China’s top diplomat called on the U.S. Monday to take…
US warship transits sensitive Taiwan Strait
TAIPEI, Feb 26, 2022, Reuters. A U.S. warship sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on…
[Analytics] The list of global sanctions on Russia for the war in Ukraine
Countries around the world are imposing fresh sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine….
Taiwan scrambled fighter jets after 9 Chinese aircraft entered air defense zone
TAIPEI, Feb 25, 2022, Reuters. Taiwan’s air force scrambled again on Thursday to warn away…
Taiwan to cease implementation of Nicaragua FTA on July 1
TAIPEI, Feb 25, 2022, CNA. Taiwan will stop honoring its free trade agreement with Nicaragua…
‘China’s going to be next,’ will ‘absolutely’ invade Taiwan: Trump
TAIPEI, Feb 24, 2022, Yahoo! News. In a recent interview with the conservative talk radio…