Japan, Taiwan to reopen borders for long-term residents from Sep 8
TOKYO, Sep 1, 2020, Kyodo. Japan and Taiwan have agreed to reopen their borders for…
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] US elections: who does China really want to win?
As voters in the United States prepare to choose a new president on November 3,…
Taiwan eases US beef and pork ban, eyes trade deal
TAIPEI, Aug 29, 2020, AFP. Taiwan will ease restrictions on US beef and pork imports,…
Palau plans to open up to Taiwan tourism market
NGERULMUD, Aug 26, 2020, RNZ. Palau is reportedly planning to open up for tourism next…
Taiwan lets mainland Chinese students return to island for university
TAIPEI, Aug 26, 2020, SCMP. Taiwan is allowing tertiary students from mainland China to return…
[Analytics] Taiwan and the United States — much thunder, little rain
Since April, the administration of US President Donald Trump has been ratcheting up its rhetoric…
[Analytics] China’s belt and road initiative: Implications in Africa
Over the last two decades, China has established a significant economic presence in most African…
Taiwan confirms ban on Chinese streaming firms iQIYI and Tencent
TAIPEI, Aug 19, 2020, Variety. Mainland Chinese streaming giants iQIYI and Tencent are set to…
Pro-democracy Milk Tea Alliance brews in Asia
BANGKOK/HONG KONG, Aug 18, 2020, Reuters. As Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates voiced support for Thai…
Huawei faces fresh US sanctions that put its entire business at risk
HONG KONG, Aug 18, 2020, CNN Business. The United States has cut off Huawei’s access…
China risks losing Taiwan ‘forever’ due to its actions in Hong Kong: Strategist
TAIPEI, Aug 17, 2020, CNBC. China may never “reunify” with Taiwan now that the central…
American nuclear-capable stealth bombers deployed to Indian Ocean airbase
HONG KONG, Aug 13, 2020, SCMP. The US Air Force has deployed three B-2 stealth…