[Analytics] The geopolitical contours of a post-COVID-19 world
While the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy is more dramatic than…
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.
US Navy stages back-to-back challenges to Beijing’s South China Sea claims
HONG KONG, Apr 30, 2020, CNN. A United States Navy warship conducted a “freedom of…
‘Focus on Covid-19 at home’: China’s army spokesperson while US warships are near the South China Sea
BEIJING, Apr 29, 2020, Hindustan Times. China scrambled aircraft and sortied ships to track and…
Asian markets mixed as leaders eye lockdown easing but oil sinks
HONG KONG, Apr 28, 2020, AFP. Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday as government moves to…
‘Taiwan independence’ will end up in dead end: Chinese spokesperson
BEIJING, Apr 28, 2020, China Daily. A mainland spokesperson on Tuesday expressed strong opposition to…
[Analytics] Taiwan will surf ‘digital tidal wave’ after coronavirus
What will the world look like after the global Wuhan coronavirus epidemic? It certainly won’t…
Asian markets resume losses as stimulus joy fades
HONG KONG, Mar 30, 2020, Rappler. Asian markets fell on Monday, March 30, following a…
Singapore PM calls for end to US-China blame game
SINGAPORE, Mar 30, 2020, SCMP. Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Sunday it…
Taipei will be prepared if ordered to lockdown: Mayor
TAIPEI, Mar 26, 2020, Taiwan News. Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) said on Wednesday (March…
Taiwan’s conference Computex is being rescheduled to Sep 28
TAIPEI, Mar 25, 2020, Abacus. The Taipei-based conference Computex has joined the growing list of…
Regular selfies, trackers and phone-based “electronic fence”: How govts to control coronavirus quarantined
WARSAW, Mar 23, 2020, The Business Insider. The Polish government has introduced a new app…
Hong Kong to ban entry of most non-residents and sale of alcoholic drinks
HONG KONG, Mar 23, 2020, The Straits Times. Most non-residents, including tourists, will be banned…