China hails progress in talks about South China Sea code
BANGKOK, Aug 1, 2019, Bangkok Post. Asean and China have completed the first reading of…
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] Taiwan’s 2020 election candidates? It’s the US vs China
Since their debut in 1996, Taiwan’s presidential elections have been a showdown between the self-ruled…
China deploys J-20 stealth fighter ‘to keep tabs on Taiwan’
BEIJING, Jul 28, 2019, SCMP. China’s J-20 stealth fighter has been officially deployed to the…
[Analytics] US, China tilting towards conflict on Taiwan
China will not hesitate to use force to take over Taiwan if the island formally…
Tens of thousands in Hong Kong kick off third major protest march against extradition bill
HONG KONG, Jul 21, 2019, SCMP. Tens of thousands of protesters in Hong Kong took…
Indonesia may be hub for Taiwanese electronics industry
JAKARTA, Jul 20, 2019, ANTARA. Indonesia may become a hub for the Taiwanese electronics industry…
Japan proposes Pacific saury catch quota for Taiwan
TAIPEI, Jul 18, 2019, Taiwan News. Japan proposed setting fishing limits for Pacific saury (Cololabis…
Singapore’s economic downturn continues as US-China trade war wreaks havoc on Asia export hubs
SINGAPORE, Jul 17, 2019, SCMP. Singapore’s exports plunged to a six-year low in June, the…
“No cooperation or business dealings” with U.S. companies involved in arms sales to Taiwan: spokesperson
BEIJING, Jul 16, 2019, Xinhua. The Chinese government and companies will not cooperate or have…
‘Don’t mess with Taiwan’: US Congressman
TAIPEI, Jul 16, 2019, Taiwan News. U.S. Representative Michael McCaul made clear his feelings about…
[Analytics] Singapore the big winner of Hong Kong’s chaos
Recent turmoil and tumult in Hong Kong has spooked investors and dampened business sentiment, prompting…
Hong Kong protesters smash Legco building glass door in fresh demonstrations
HONG KONG, Jul 1, 2019, The Straits Times. Armed with a metal cart and steel…