Asian currencies: S Korea’s won and Taiwan dollar higher

BENGALURU: Emerging Asian market equities resumed their rally on Wednesday, led by strong gains in Indonesia and the Philippines after the two countries hashed out a deal with the US for tariff rates lower than those threatened earlier. An MSCI index of …

Taiwan accuses China of interfering ahead of recall vote

China is "clearly" trying to interfere in Taiwan's democracy and it is up to Taiwan's people to decide who should be removed from or stay in office, the island's government says ahead of a recall vote for around one-fifth of …

Taiwan warns of Chinese interference before recall vote

Taiwan will hold the largest recall vote in its history this weekend. The 24 legislators on the list are all from the largest opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT). On Wednesday, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council stated that it was evident and clear …

Bryan Rotary Hears Senior’s Plans For Youth Exchange In Taiwan

Taiwan Says China ‘Clearly’ Interfering with Its Democracy Ahead of Recall Vote

Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said on Wednesday it is “evident and clear” that China is attempting to interfere with the island’s democracy. A recall vote will be held this weekend for 24 lawmakers from the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party, …

Preliminary Theses on the Taiwan Strait Crisis and Taiwanese Self-Determination

The Historical Rights of Taiwanese People The history of Taiwan’s colonization from 1895 to the one-party rule of the Kuomintang (KMT) from 1945 to 1996 has solidified a Taiwanese identity and experience distinct from those of the Chinese on the mainland. …

Commission Holds Hearing on Supporting Taiwan, Countering China’s Political Warfare and Transnational Repression

The Congressional-Executive Commission on China holds a hearing titled “Stand with Taiwan: Countering the PRC’s Political Warfare and Transnational Repression” at 10 a.m. ET on July 23. Witnesses include Yun Fan, member of the Legislative Yuan of Taiwan; …

Taiwan trade officials arrive Washington for a fourth round of tariff talks with Trump

Taiwan’s top trade negotiators touched down in Washington, DC, this week for their fourth round of talks with the Trump administration.  Vice Premier Cheng Li‑chiun and lead negotiator Yang Jen‑ni arrived in the U.S. capital, according to a person familiar …

Taiwan Donates Mobility and Support Equipment

PHOTO CREDIT. TTM The Taiwanese government is fulfilling its commitment to assist Saint Lucia in enhancing its community support initiatives. In a recent ceremony, the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs received a substantial donation of …

Taiwan launches AI plan targeting $510 billion economic value by 2040

Taiwan plans to generate more than T$15 trillion ($510 billion) in economic value by 2040 through a new initiative called the “Ten Major AI Infrastructure Projects,” which focuses on artificial intelligence development across key technologies and …