[Analytics] Hong Kong’s extradition bill and Taiwan’s sovereignty dilemma
How a Hong Konger’s death put Taiwan in a difficult spot amid the storm over…
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] Teardown of Huawei latest model shows reliance on US sourcing
The bitter trade battle between Washington and Beijing is destabilizing a powerful and agile smartphone…
Taiwan-India higher education forum wraps up
TAIPEI, Jun 24, 2019, Taiwan Today. The second Taiwan-India forum for university directors, presidents and…
Foxconn chief stands down to run for presidency of Taiwan
TAIPEI, Jun 22, 2019, AFP. Taiwan’s richest man Terry Gou said on Friday he would…
[Analytics] How Asia sees Hong Kong’s extradition bill protests
The mammoth marches that involved an estimated 2 million people have inspired a range of…
President Tsai vows to strengthen Taiwan-US ties
TAIPEI, Jun 20, 2019, Taiwan Today. President Tsai Ing-wen said June 18 that Taiwan is…
Thousands dressed in black gather at Victoria Park to march against extradition bill in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, Jun 16, 2019, The Straits Times. Trains in Hong Kong on Sunday (June…
[Analytics] As US-China relations sour, Taiwan’s value as a ‘chess piece’ may rise
As the United States and China remain deadlocked in a deepening dispute over trade and…
[Analytics] Taiwan may lose another Pacific ally to Beijing as Solomon Islands begins 100-day assessment of priorities
Last month, after heated elections in the Solomon Islands, the Taiwanese combat support ship Pan…
[Analytics] US talks big, China moves swiftly in Asia
Last weekend, as Asia’s top national security leaders convened in a Singapore hotel to discuss…
Philippines president says S. China Sea becoming ‘flashpoint’
TOKYO, Jun 1, 2019, RT. Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has urged progress on a code…
Uber to deactivate riders with low ratings
TAIPEI, May 31, 2019, Taiwan News. Ride-hailing service leader Uber announced on Tuesday (May 28)…